Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Lead Advocate, Supervisor, Trainer, Housing, Addiction, Reoffending, Mental Health
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
University of the West of Scotland 2010 — 2011
Post Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Studies, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
The University of West of Scotland, Hamilton, United Kingdom 2003 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Sciences
Dalziel High School Motherwell 2003 — 2003
High School, Photography, module
Experience
Shelter UK, West Yorkshire Finding Independence June 2014 - Present
CRI - Crime Reduction Initiatives November 2013 - May 2014
WDP (Westminster Drug Project) January 2013 - September 2013
North Lanarkshire Council April 2009 - December 2012
North Lanarkshire Council August 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Incident Reporting, Homelessness, Data Entry, Flexible Approach, Patient Advocacy, Strategic Partnerships, Social Justice, Needle Exchange, Coordinate Meetings, Customer Advocacy, Overdose Awareness, Training Workshops, Referrals, Complex Needs, Equality & Diversity, Motivational..., Line Management, Staff Supervision, Legal Advice, Corporate Branding, Peer Mentors, Health Promotion, Behavioral Interviewing, Interviewing Skills, Annual Reports, Risk Assessment, Alcohol Awareness, Substance Abuse..., Harm Reduction, Social Housing, Employee Training, CPR Certified, Crisis Intervention, Affordable Housing, Multi-disciplinary Teams, Launch Events, Case Management, Care Planning, Overcoming Challenges, Active Directory, Company Newsletters, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, KPI Reports, Public Policy, Sign Posting, Social Work, Networking, Duty Team