Shelley Jensen
Port Coquitlam,BC
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Kid Quest Program developer /groups leader/coordinator
Westcoast Family Centres
Port Coquitlam, BC
01.2023 - Current
- Developed, coordinated, and facilitated curriculum for parents with mental illness
- Developed, coordinated, and facilitated curriculum for children with parents with mental illness
- On going development of worksheets, resources for attendees
Program Manager/facilitator/coordinator
BC Schizophrenic Society
Fraser North Region, BC
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed, coordinated, and facilitated curriculum for youth with a loved on with mental illness
- Hired and trained facilitators for each program online or in person
- Presented at Douglas College each semester for child and youth care students
- Collaborated with CYMH and other agencies throughout Tri Cities and North Fraser
Facilitator
Foundry
Maple Ridge, BC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed, coordinated, and facilitated 12 week curriculum for youth 12 - 24
- Trained and mentored peer facilitator Included family members in curriculum for Q and A
Family Regional Educator
BC Schizophrenic Society
Fraser North Region, BC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Support family members of loved-ones with lived experience of a mental illness through 1:1 coaching
- Facilitated monthly Family Support Groups providing support and resources
- Facilitated Strengthening Families Together (SFT) 12 week education program
- Collaborate with MH, hospitals, and advisory committee's
Employment Outreach Specialist
Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work
Vancouver, BC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assessing those with mental health for employment suitability
- Connecting those with mental illness and physical disabilities with inclusive employers
- Assessing the needs of families and providing resources
- On-the-job coaching for employment retention
Facilitator ~ Single Mothers Support Group
YWCA
Vancouver, BC
01.2016 - Current
- Provide screening, assessment, and group facilitation to single Moms
- Develop and implement curriculum, handouts, group exercises weekly
- Research and supply participants with community resources
Registered Professional Counsellor, Group Facilitator
Shelley Jensen and Associates
Vancouver & Tri-Cities, BC
01.1993 - 01.2013
- Provided specialized 1:1 and group eating disorder therapy to participant groups and families
- Developed and facilitated psycho-educational seminars, workshops and info sessions
- Managed organization and provided supporting admin duties incl. documentation/report writing
Founder/President
Shelley's Angels Society
Port Coquitlam, BC
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Developed non-profit organization to educate communities on eating disorders
- Created and marketed information sessions, facilitated workshops, support groups
- Directed and managed all volunteers and worked with Board of Directors
Timeline
Kid Quest Program developer /groups leader/coordinator
Westcoast Family Centres
01.2023 - Current
Facilitator
Foundry
01.2021 - 01.2023
Program Manager/facilitator/coordinator
BC Schizophrenic Society
01.2018 - 01.2022
Family Regional Educator
BC Schizophrenic Society
01.2017 - 01.2018
Employment Outreach Specialist
Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work
01.2017 - 01.2019
Facilitator ~ Single Mothers Support Group
YWCA
01.2016 - Current
Founder/President
Shelley's Angels Society
01.2007 - 01.2011
Registered Professional Counsellor, Group Facilitator
Shelley Jensen and Associates
01.1993 - 01.2013