Mental Health Legal Assistant

Jer Bailey

Telephone: 705-***-****

E-mail: **************@*****.***

June 2022

Through my previous employment and volunteer experiences, I believe I would be an ideal candidate for this position. I have been in a supervisory role for the past 11 years overseeing my own staff, scheduling, payroll, programming, developing strong bonds and connections with community resources, and leading committees in and out of an organization. I have developed and hold a very high standard of organizational and time management skills. I have experience with Excel, Microsoft, power points, financial programming, payroll, billing, slide shows, presentations, and spreadsheets. I work well under pressure, I have 18 years’ experience counselling and advocating in the Mental Health & Addictions field surrounding violence, victimization, domestic abuse, homelessness, Women’s advocacy, and Childs advocacy all while providing community outreach supports for multiple Districts. I believe I will contribute positively to your team and hope that you will give me the opportunity to show you what it is I am capable of on a permanent long-term basis. I appreciate and welcome the opportunity to speak with you to discuss my qualifications and background as it relates to this position. Thank you so much for your time. Sincerely,

Jer Bailey

Mental Health & Addictions Counselor

Legal Assistant & Paralegal

Rights Advocate

Jer Bailey

Telephone: 705-***-****

E-mail: **************@*****.***

Highlights of Qualifications

-Ability to create bonds and close community connections and resources while navigating individuals and families where applicable.

-Able to maintain flexibility pertaining to clients

-Able and willing to provide vaccine certificates if required

-Knowledge and experience working with those who have behavioral difficulties, those who are autistic, as well as those with other Mental Health disabilities and addictions.

-Proactively work with solution focused model.

-Filing, scheduling, budget management, program development, and supervising staff.

-Skillful and knowledgeable professional judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as able to multitask on a daily basis.

-Proficient with various computer programs and social media platforms including email, Microsoft Office applications, excel, zoom, team meets, google class, and hourglass.

-Experienced in administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

-Effective time management, communication, and organizational skills. Can adhere to tight deadlines and work well under pressure.

-Experience in engaging families, and comfortable navigating challenging conversations with compassion and empathy.

-Ability to establish a healthy rapport and maintain a high level of professionalism while tactfully and courteously working with families from various cultural backgrounds.

-Computer proficient and strengths with Microsoft – Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook Express, Power Point, and Data Base programs.

-Experiences with court support, family advocacy, and the judicial system. Immediate Intervention and Conflict Resolutions.

-Ability to provide timely support to individuals in personal or crisis situations. Education & Professional Development:

2022 Bylaw Officer & Investigations Training

2019 Excel Workshops Upgrade Training

2018 Paralegal & Legal Assistant Graduate

2018 First Aid & CPR Certificate

2017 Suicide Alertness Certificate

2017 Mental Health First Aid

2016 High Five Certificate

2013 Triple P-Group Level 4 Trainer

2012 “Abusive Relationships” Certificate Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D 2011 Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services Training Certificate 2008 Non-Abusive Crisis Intervention Certificate

Jer Bailey

Telephone: 705-***-****

E-mail: **************@*****.***

2007 Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor Graduate Canadore College 2004 OSSD, Almaguin Highlands Secondary School graduate Chronological Employment

April- Present 2022 Hands The Family Network

-Working with the ISSP and YMHCWP Programs to further help youth who have been diagnosed with a serious mental health issue, developmental delay, or both such as autism, depression, anxiety, and oppositional defiance disorder.

-Developing a collaborative work and home plan for both child/youth, and parents/caregivers to provide tools and resources for the entire family.

-Supervising access for families with or without a court order and by evidence-based services while providing a safe, neutral setting where visits and exchanges can take place.

-Referring clients and individuals to needed resources and assisting families navigate their way. 2019-2021 Metis Nation of Ontario Victim Services Coordinator

-Responsible for facilitating group sessions, workshops, recreational activities, case consultations, and Case Conferences for CAS, court, promotions, and personalized counseling and referrals for clients daily.

-Referrals, Reintegration and Social justice, Court Advocate

-Presentation Preparation for the Ministry of the Attorney General

-Educate families on all relevant details about the program and ensure that they have a complete understanding of the options and services available to them

-An understanding of the clinical language that other providers may use, and an ability to communicate in a family friendly way.

-Assisting individuals and children with relocation resources and trauma counseling.

-Administrative tasks and performance of clerical duties including word processing, PowerPoints and excel management.

·Processing incoming and outgoing mail manually/electronically.

·Experience working with computers and various Microsoft programs

·Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems 2011-2019 District of Muskoka Children’s Outreach Program Coordinator

-Educate families on all relevant details about the program and ensure that they have a complete understanding of the options and services available to them.

-Billing & Payroll for community events.

-Health promotion and workshop development.

-An understanding of the clinical language that other providers may use, such as the Jer Bailey

Telephone: 705-***-****

E-mail: **************@*****.***

court system, physicians, counselors, CAS, police, and other figures of authority.

-Administrative tasks and performance of clerical duties including word processing, Powerpoint, and excel management.

-Individual and family crisis counseling, resources and community connections

·Creating and editing monthly/annual reports including proofreading, compile data, filing, and copying.

·Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems.

·Referrals, Reintegration and Social justice, Court Advocate

·Responsible for facilitating group sessions, workshops, recreational activities, case consultations, and Case Conferences for CAS, court, promotions, and personalized counseling and referrals for clients daily.

-Strengthen the capacities and resources within the communities to value and support people of difference and fostering inclusion within their community. 2011-2019 Muskoka Women’s Advocacy Group Family Advocate & Crisis Counsellor Volunteer Experience

2012-2019 Muskoka Fathers Coalition

2013-2015 YWCA Board of Directors

2011-2018 MWAG Hiring Committee

2008-2015 Royal Canadian Legion-Youth and Education Chairman 2011-2013 Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services References

Loma Rowlinson MNO Manager 705-***-****

Lynne Picotte MNO VS Supervising Manager 705-***-**** Alessa Lee Personal- 519-***-****

BJ Gibson-O.P.P North Bay Ontario 705-***-****

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