Curtis S. Email & Phone Number

Hi! Curtis Sheppard, here.As a recent graduate and my 20+ year career at CAMH, I have been granted opportunities through my education and career to gain unparalleled and progressive experience in the realm of community support, e-learning, mental health, and facilitation. Throughout my personal and professional life, I pride myself in demonstrating consistent growth and showcasing dedication, compassion, and skill. My career and professional development thus far have equipped me with various highlights that continuously prove to be beneficial...• Working and educational knowledge of Ontario Works Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Mental Health Act, Child & Family Services Act, Ontario Disability Support Program, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Residential Tenancies Act, with an ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with the public• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with children, youth, and their families • Commitment to, knowledge of, and practice in anti-oppression/anti-racism and diversity and inclusion, with demonstrated integration of equity and accessibility • Knowledge and hands-on experience implementing counseling and crisis intervention strategies within community environments, with thorough understanding of mental health and systemic breakdowns• Possesses Fundamentals of Addiction and Mental Health Training, First Aid, Assist-Suicide Prevention, CPI-Non-Crisis Intervention, G-Class Ontario License, Neao Learning Center Certificate, Ifarada Wellness Center Group, and Individual Counseling Practicum experience, highly detailed document, and report composition skills• In-depth experiential and theoretical knowledge about the practice of child welfare, homelessness, addictions and harm-reduction, abuse and trauma, and the ability to provide appropriate resources for individuals, families, and children, with extensive knowledge of resources and services available within the City of TorontoI look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals to establish and maintain my professional network, while exploring potential career opportunities.

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  It Education Consultant

  Camh

  2000 - Present - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Designs, develops, and delivers instructor-led and e-learning courses, webinars and virtual classrooms, user guides, web-based resources, reference cards, job advertisements, and additional learning and support materials, working closely with Clinical Informatics Nurses, stakeholders, and project teams• Consults on and implements best approaches to change management, participating in system testing to monitor impact and effectiveness• Creates and delivers e-learning content utilizing WebEx meetings, screencasts, simulation, and video; evaluates classroom training curriculum and online teaching resources for clinical end users• Acts as subject-matter expert about clinical informatics, clinical requirements, and workflow, supporting the successful implementation of CAMH's Electronic Patient Record (I-CARE)• Serves as IT Education and Clinical Informatics resource in program-level and organizational-level strategic planning activities for inpatient and outpatient services; deploys and supports robust training programs, achieving department and facility goals

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  Cdi College

  Child And Youth Services Worker Diploma- With Honours