Art Lewis

J. Art Lewis

Highlights of Qualifications

• 20 plus years of experience in employment counselling/coaching with a holistic approach

• Empathic and open minded in helping others identify personal & career goals

• Value self-knowledge and the empowerment of others

• Strong knowledge of resources and other programs within the community

• Creative intuitive ability to access situations from many angles

• Effective in facilitating clients re-entry to employment

• Certified Career Practitioner through BCCDA

• Certified Coach through Coach Training Alliance

Related Skills & Experience

• Provided employment related support for multi-barrier clients for over 20 yrs. successfully supporting them through difficult emotional, psychological and work related issues

• Provided support for Mental Health clients in outreach & residential programs

• Utilize interest and personality assessments to explore career options

• Organize and follow-up of Diagnostic Assessments

• Develop Employment Needs Assessments & Return to Work Action Plans & make referrals to appropriate resources

• Facilitated recreational outings for high risk youth

• Relate well with a variety of clients as I have had various work experiences prior to entering the Counselling field

• Proficient with computers & related programs

• Ongoing learner focused on personal & professional growth

Related Work History

Employment Counsellor Employment Navigators, Ladysmith, BC 2008-2012

Employment Counsellor LifeWorks! Consulting Inc., Nanaimo, BC 1994-2008

Mental Health Counsellor Citizens Advocacy, Nanaimo, BC 1994-1995

Counsellor/Facilitator McMillan College, (First Steps Program) 1992-1994

Youth Counsellor Outlook Educational Society, Duncan, BC 1991-1992

Mental Health Counsellor Columbia Center Society, Nanaimo, BC 1991-1992

Other Work Experience

1969 – 1990 Various jobs; including Machine Operator- Inter-Provincial Pipe and Steel -

13 years; CNR Signalman - 3 years; Fiberglass Canada - 3 years; Private Residential

Contractor - 1 year

Education and Training

Certified Career Practitioner – BCCDA - 2012

Certified Life Coach - Coach Training Alliance – 2011

Level C First Aid – St. Johns Ambulance - 2011

Soul Coach Training- presently involved through The Soul Journey

Numerous workshops and seminars - 1998 - 2005 (formerly accredited with Canadian Association of Rehab Professionals - 8 yrs)

Strong Interest Certification - Psychometrics - 2002

Structures of the Intellect, Certification Training - 1998

Constructive Living Therapy with David Reynolds- 1995

Hospice Training, Nanaimo Hospice Society - 1993

Tutor Training, Literacy Nanaimo - 1993

Outdoor Recreational Leadership Training - 1992

Counseling Certificate, Nanaimo Youth Services - 1990 to 1991

Seminars: Behavior Management; Cross Cultural Awareness; Substance Abuse; Sexual Abuse; Program Design and Development; Anger and Conflict Management; Music Therapy; Art Therapy; Journal Writing