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- 1. HONORIO JR GUERRERO 2816 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 3A8 c: 604.779.4209 UNCEDED COAST SALISH TERRITORIES e: honorio.jr.guerrero@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: Job Developer / Career Facilitator Position PROFILE SUMMARY • Over 10 years experience working with multi-barriered adults & youth, immigrants, refugees, and Aboriginals • BS Degree; Career Development Practitioner Training Program at SFU Feb 2016 • Knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by multi-barriered adults, immigrants, refugees, Aboriginals, and at-risk-youth; including issues on chronic homelessness, drug addiction, poverty, settlement, trauma, alienation, employment, mental health, and family dis-integration • Possess a client-centered, empathetic, compassionate, & non-judgmental approach • Knowledge in WorkBC programs and current Labour Market Information (LMI) trends • Skilled in facilitation & presentation, performing assessments, case work, action plan, job search skills, resume writing, interview skills, and branding • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, multimedia technology, & social media • Active listener with excellent verbal, written, and non-violent communication skills • Fluent in Tagalog (Philippines) • Great with teams, friendly and a creative initiator Achievements Awarded $300,000+ in public and private funding to deliver unique arts empowerment programming to marginalized communities between the years 2006 – 2010 Co-founded 2 community-based non-profit organizations focusing on youth, arts, and community engagement. WORK HISTORY Resource Centre Specialist / Job Coach (Practicum) January 2016 OPEN DOOR GROUP EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, Vancouver BC • Provided a friendly, safe, non-judgmental, inclusive, and welcoming space for clients accessing the employment resource centre • Coached job seekers towards employment readiness by helping them with skills in basic computer, career research & exploration, internet navigation, job interview skills, information interviews, and knowledge in LMI • Tutored job seekers in writing and fine tuning resumes & cover letters Settlement Practitioner Oct 2014 – Oct 2015 MOUNT PLEASANT NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, Vancouver BC • Conducted orientation, intakes, needs assessment, referrals, and action plans to newcomer families, including seniors and youth • Facilitated Life Skills workshops with topics ranging from employment readiness, legal and civic rights, health, and other social benefits • Referred newcomer families to in-house and community resources on employment, education, and mental health • Provided opportunities in mentorship, volunteering, and peer support • Performed one-to-one counseling to newcomer youth and families Youth Project Manager / Facilitator 2006 – 2010 NEWTON YOUTH RESOURCES CENTRE, Surrey, BC • Planned, coordinated, & facilitated Surrey Urban Youth Project an after-school arts programming targeting immigrant, Indigenous, and at-risk youth aged 15–18 years • Partnered with high schools, the City of Surrey, social service providers, arts organizations, ethnic communities, and local businesses in developing arts programming, conducting outreach, and program cross-referrals 1
- 2. HONORIO JR GUERRERO 2816 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 3A8 c: 604.779.4209 UNCEDED COAST SALISH TERRITORIES e: honorio.jr.guerrero@gmail.com WORK HISTORY (continued) Youth Program Coordinator 2004 – 2006 MULTICULTURAL HELPING HOUSE SOCIETY, Vancouver, BC • Developed, planned, managed, & facilitated after school empowerment program for immigrant, indigenous, refugee, and at-risk youth with ages 15 – 18 years old • Coordinated weekly social, recreational, educational, urban and cultural arts activities involving community partners, volunteers, and participant youth • Conducted outreach and information sharing with stakeholders community including government agencies, high schools, social service organizations, local businesses, associations, and other ethnic organizations • Managed, coordinated, and facilitated arts-based empowerment workshops • Conducted front line work through counseling and one-to-one Emergency Shelter Worker 2001 – 2004 LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY, New Westminster, BC • Obtained information, prepared reports, and case histories on sexually exploited youth ages 15 – 18 years who have experienced family conflict, street involvement, chronic homelessness, poverty, drug and alcohol, mental health, and legal issues • Appraised clients’ needs and eligibility for MCF support, income assistance, drug and alcohol services, employment support, and enrollment in alternate school • Liaised with community organizations including Burnaby School Board, the RCMP, Parks Board, MCF, social service organizations, and local businesses Community Worker 2001 TRIAGE EMERGENCY SERVICES & CARE SOCIETY, DTES, BC • Worked front-line doing administrative, reception, and one-to-one work • Provided Intakes, Assessment, and Referrals to clients experiencing multiple barriers in employment, mental health, economic and social issues • Dispensed medication, performed housekeeping duties, and provided reception work VOLUNTEER HISTORY Co-Founder / Board of Director 2009 - 2010 TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECT SOCIETY, Vancouver BC Co-founded, organized and developed a non-profit community arts organization committed to social justice, arts empowerment, and community engagement. Co-Founder / Board of Director 2011 - Present KATHARA PILIPINO INDIGENOUS ARTS COLLECTIVE SOCIETY, Vancouver BC Co-founded, organized, and developed a community-based non-profit organization promoting Filipino Indigenous Arts, Culture, & History working in solidarity with the Coast Salish people. EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Career Development Practitioner Training Program, SFU Feb 2016 • Job Finding Club & Personality Dimensions 2016 • Facilitation Training 2006, 2010, 2015 2
- 3. • First Aid Level 1 CPR-AED 2013 • Conflict Resolution 2006 • Diploma in Hospitality Administration, Vancouver Community College 1999 • BS in Accounting, Philippine School Of Business Administration 1996 3