Internships Program Manager

• Oct 2020 - Present

Board Member

• Jan 2023 - Present

Program Manager

• May 2018 - Oct 2020

While in this position, I was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the establishment while ensuring the implementation of individualized services and supports for (up to twenty-eight) individuals recovering from addictions and mental health. This included the recruitment, training and management of staff as well as supervision of client intake, supports and discharge. Key activities included collaborating with key persons, non-profit organizations, businesses, detox centers, health agencies and treatment facilities in the community and across the province. I also was responsible for the development and implementation or execution of policies, procedures, programming and activities. Other duties included the development and maintenance of a data and records management system, seeking funding opportunities as well as the planning and execution of the annual fundraiser for two consecutive years raising over $25,000 each year. Show less

Housing First Coordinator

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Throughout my time in this position, I supported individuals who were experiencing homelessness and struggling with addictions and mental health. This was achieved through working collaboratively with community stakeholders such as Northern Health, BC Housing, and other various non-profit organizations while ensuring the delivery of supports and services for our clients, in accordance with the program's mandate. Other tasks included leading a team of three staff, overseeing client intake, supports and discharge planning as well as completing quarterly reports. Show less

Housing First Support Worker

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

In my position as a support worker, I provided essential supports and services to individuals who were experiencing absolute, chronic, or episodic homelessness and struggling with addictions and mental health to find and secure safe, affordable housing. Key duties included referring the client to additional supports as required, advocating where necessary, providing transportation and support for day-to-day activities, administering medications and keeping accurate charting for each client.

Youth Livelihoods Adviser

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

In this position, I was responsible for identifying barriers local youth faced relating to securing employment, establishing a network to aid youth in overcoming the identified barriers, collecting data through focus group discussions, one on one and group consultations. I also played a role in developing the relationship with the local partner and supported the implementation of various activities. In this position, I was responsible for identifying barriers local youth faced relating to securing employment, establishing a network to aid youth in overcoming the identified barriers, collecting data through focus group discussions, one on one and group consultations. I also played a role in developing the relationship with the local partner and supported the implementation of various activities.

Road Team Volunteer

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

Throughout my time volunteering as a road team intern with Live Different, our team travelled from Ontario to British Columbia, presenting to aproximately twenty thousand students in high schools and junior highs across Western Canada to share a message of courage and hope. This was done through an immersive presentation experience in which personal stories and videos were shared and a live band performed. In this role, I was responsible for various components of the presentation set up, delivery and tear down and also co-led post-presentation workshops with students on empathy. Show less

Volunteer

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

While participating in the Live Different Academy program as a volunteer, I spent my time studying social injustice, working with local organizations and families, learnig Spanish and gaining a deep sense and appreciation for the community in which we lived and served.