Mental Health Legal Assistant
Resume:
JER BAILEY
**************@*****.***
June 2025
Through my previous experience and employment history, I believe I would be an ideal candidate for this position. I have been in a supervisory role for 9 years, I have worked independently and with teams of all sizes. I enjoy working independently as well as with a team; overseeing staff, crisis support, mental health knowledge and awareness, counseling, scheduling, payroll, individualized programming, developing strong bonds and connections with community resources, skills in client transition, and leading committees in and out of an organization. I have developed and adhere to a very high standard of efficiency, organizational and time management skills.
I have legal experience including documentation and have worked with multiple platforms; Teams, Excel, Microsoft, Power Points, Avaya, Telehealth, Foundever. I work well under pressure, and have 20 years’ experience counseling and advocating for families in the Mental Health & Addictions field surrounding violence, victimization, domestic abuse, and homelessness while providing community outreach support for multiple Districts. My hope is to contribute positively to your team and that you will give me the opportunity to show you how I can be more of an asset to the organization. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
JER BAILEY
Mental Health & Addictions Counselor
Legal Assistant & Paralegal
Rights Advocate & Support Worker
Highlights & Qualifications
-Knowledge and experience working with those who are vulnerable, victimized, those with behavioral
difficulties, disabilities, and Mental Health and Addiction dependence.
-Experience with filing, scheduling, budget management, program development, and the supervisory of
Staff with a solutions based approach
-Experienced in Case Management Duties and Care Plans
-Personal & Team Efficiency Expertise
-Experienced Trauma Counselor
-Proficient with various computer programs and social media platforms.
-Experience in administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
-Effective delegation, time management, communication, and organizational skills.
-Honest and compassionate towards others
-Experience in engaging families, and comfortable navigating challenging conversations
with compassion and empathy
-Experienced Mental Health & Addictions Counselor
-Ability to grow within a team and strive for success
-Ability to establish a healthy rapport and maintain an appropriate level of professionalism while
tactfully and courteously working with families from various cultural backgrounds.
-Experience with court support, family advocacy, women’s advocacy, and the judicial system.
-Ability to provide timely support to individuals in crisis and non-crisis situations.
-Proud mother of 4 beautiful children
-Active community member and sports enthusiast
Education & Professional Development
2024 Mental Health First Aid
2025 Conflict Management and Crisis Intervention Training
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
2007 Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor Graduate Canadore College
2004 OSSD, Almaguin Highlands Secondary School graduate
Chronological Employment
March 2023-Present Assistance Services Group AMHH CareCoach Crisis Coordinator
2022-Present Almaguin Highlands Community Living Support Worker
-Educate families on all relevant details of programs and ensure that they have a
complete understanding of the options and services available to them
-Assess clients progress, give support and reassess goals
-Strengthen the capacities and resources within the communities to value and support
people of difference and fostering inclusion within their community.
2019-2021 Metis Nation of Ontario Victim Services Coordinator Team Lead
-Responsible for scheduling, delegating tasks and guiding new staff training
-Responsible for facilitating group sessions, workshops, recreational activities, case
consultations, and Case Conferences for CAS, court, and personalized counseling/referrals
daily.
-Assist individuals with community reintegration and social justice procedures
2011-2019 District of Muskoka Children’s Outreach Program Coordinator in conjunction with the roll of Family Support Advocate & Crisis Counsellor at Muskoka Women’s Advocacy Group-Woman’s Shelter
-Supervisory role; responsible for payroll submission, team scheduling, team meetings, program
development, delegating tasks and guiding new staff training (7 years)
-Educate families on all relevant details of programs and ensure that they have a
complete understanding of the options and services available to them
-Health promotion and workshop development.
-An understanding of the clinical language that other providers may use, such as the
court system, physicians, counselors, CAS, police, and other figures of authority.
-Individual and family crisis counseling, resources and community connections
·Creating and editing monthly/annual reports including proofreading, and the compile of data.
·Responsible for facilitating group sessions, workshops, recreational activities, case
consultations
Volunteer Experience
2025 Local Baseball League Manager
2023 Local Softball Coach
2012-2019 Muskoka Fathers Coalition
2013-2015 YWCA Board of Directors
2011-2018 MWAG Justice Committee
2008-2015 Royal Canadian Legion-Youth and Education Chairman
2011-2013 Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services
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