Planning, developing and facilitating therapeutic art programming for individuals experiencing traumatic brain injury including concussion.

ArtRecruits is a employment preparation program for adults with mental health diagnosis.• Management of multiple (3) program grants and staffing in both Calgary and Edmonton area• Supervision of ArtRecruits staff, providing support, training, motivation, feedback and direction• Program development and planning - Successfully independently developed the virtual and hybrid ArtRecruits models• Develops art-based programming to support our clients with skill building and personal growth, and trains staff on workshop development• Acquires a wide knowledge of mental health resources and supports clients in community connections• Ensures program measurables are met• Manages program budget, reporting, Federal and Provincial government contract tracking, and strategic program planning• Marketing for the program to referral sources, stakeholders, and community partners• Manages and provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention and counselling support with clients and trains/supports staff in these areas• Manages and trains staff with intake and client psychosocial assessment processSupports Studio C operations including:-CADA grant development-Supervision to the essential skills facilitator and organization of program/participants-Support of Studio C in person and virtual gallery spaces-Supervision of Studio C Gallery Tech-Development and facilitation of Studio C team building projects-Maintaining Studio C specific social mediahttps://www.studiocprospect.ca/https://www.studiocprospect.ca/artrecruits

Group mental health program (virtual) in response to the increase of mental health challenges from COVID-19.• Participated in the grant proposal writing process• Organized and developed all of the programming and trained staff• Led program facilitation and supervised other staff members involved in program facilitation • Connected with community members and stakeholders to recruit for the program

ArtRecruits is an employment preparation program for individuals facing mental health barriers.• Facilitated intake meetings and psychosocial assessments to determine client eligibility and needs• Created client individual rehabilitation and support plans• Planned, developed and facilitated art-based group workshops used to develop essential and employment skills for individuals facing mental health barriers• Support with employment related items like accommodation plans, resume development and job targeting• Supported clients in formulating and attaining service provider goals• Supported with ArtRecruits operations and various administration duties

• Planned, developed and facilitated art skill-building programing to our PDD (Persons with developmental disabilities), ArtStart (immigrant and refugee youth) and ArtWise (Seniors) programming

• Provided supervision, support, feedback, debriefing, and consultation to volunteers and overnight staff who answered the 24-hour crisis lines and chat services• Overviewed and provided feedback on all crisis call documentation• Supported volunteers through suicide calls and patched to emergency services• Provided short-term counselling to clients for support with immediate crisis, and connection to community resources• Answered calls on the 211 line (not-for-profit resource line), the Family Violence Information Line, and the Bullying Helpline

• Supervised operations staff, managed program budget, formulated program calendar• Planned and facilitated recreational activities for residents. Specialized in the memory care unit.

• Completed admissions and discharge, maintained shelter space, supported in the provision of basic needs and services for individuals staying at the shelter.