1. Richard Griffin
#304 13969 100 Ave.
Surrey, B.C.
V3T 1J4
Tel: 604-496-1890
Email: richardgriffin28@hotmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Addiction Support Worker / Outreach Worker
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 1 year experience as an Intake Worker
 6 months experience as a Mental Health / Addiction Outreach Worker
 Addiction Counseling Skill Certificate (VCC)
 Crisis Line Training
 Conflict Resolution Certificate
 Assertiveness Training Certificate
 Standard First Aid & CPR / AED / Level C
 Class 4 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
 Available for a criminal record check
 Good written and verbal communication skills
 Computer skills: Email, Internet, MS-Word, and Windows
 Typing speed: 20 wpm
RELEVANT SKILLS
 Completed intakes/screening and referrals
 Assisted homeless and addicted people to connect with supports and resources
 Familiar with local low-cost or free services and support in the community
 Empathetic and sensitive listener
 Knowledge of addictions and addiction treatment options (including detox, addiction
treatment centers, advocacy groups, etc.)
 Warm, engaging, tolerant, nonjudgmental, and flexible in interacting with clients
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intake Worker, Alliance Clinic, Surrey, BC 2013-Present
Building Maintenance Worker, Phoenix Society, BC 2006-2012
Outreach Worker, Fraser Health, Surrey, BC 2010-2011
Frontline Worker, Elizabeth Fry Society, Vancouver, BC 2010-2011
Intake Worker, Alliance Clinic, Surrey, BC 2010-2011
Tutor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC 2006-2011
Intake Worker, Phoenix Society, Surrey, BC 2006-2010
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Overdose Treatment (Narcan) Certificate, Fraser Health, Surrey, BC 2013
Ethical Conduct, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC 2013
Standard First Aid & CPR / AED Level C, Prosafe, Surrey, BC 2012
Addiction Counseling Skill Certificate, VCC, Vancouver, BC 2008-2011
Food Safe Level 1, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC 2009
Conflict Resolution Certificate, PEP, Surrey, BC 2007
Assertiveness Training Certificate, PEP, Surrey, BC 2007
Registration Worker, Elections BC, Surrey, BC 2006
Crisis Line Training, Surrey Community Services, Surrey, BC 2006

2. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST