Overview
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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
Shelley Jensen