Jaclynn Phillips Email & Phone Number

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

• 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

• 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

Calgary, Canada Area

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

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Masters, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, Social Work