Jess Reid

Dedicated and compassionate support professional with 15+ years of experience in education, social services, and family support. Skilled in trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, and inclusive education. Proven ability to build strong relationships with children, youth, and families while supporting diverse learning, mental health, and developmental needs. Committed to fostering resilience, independence, and positive outcomes through collaborative, strengths-based approaches.

Support Mentor at Centre for Young Parents (2026-05 – Present)

• Assist clients with navigating community services and accessing supports that promote healthy families and positive outcomes
• Support clients in building parenting skills, confidence, stability, and connections to community resources
• Provide individualized, strengths-based support and mentorship to young parents and families

Recreational Therapy Assistant at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, Recovery Alberta (2026-03 – 2026-05)

• Support high-risk individuals on an inpatient psychiatric unit through engagement in therapeutic recreational and social activities
• Encourage participation in meaningful leisure, wellness, and community-building programs to support recovery and emotional regulation
• Build rapport with patients using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches while promoting safety, inclusion, and positive coping strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient wellbeing and therapeutic goals

PCAP Mentor at Grande Prairie Family Education Society (2024-11 – 2026-03)

• Delivered individualized, strengths-based mentorship to vulnerable women, supporting goals related to parenting, health, and life stability
• Supported clients in navigating complex systems including child services, legal processes, addictions, and mental health supports
• Facilitated community connections and promoted healthy relationships and parenting capacity

FASD Family Support Mentor at Grande Prairie Family Education Society (2022-09 – 2024-11)

• Provided family-centered support to build resilience and capacity in caregivers and youth impacted by FASD
• Facilitated parent education, grief and loss groups, and youth programming
• Connected families to community resources and coordinated supports across service providers

Educational Assistant at Peace Wapiti Public School Division (2018-09 – 2022-09)

• Supported high school students with complex physical, developmental, and behavioural needs
• Implemented individualized learning and behaviour plans in collaboration with teachers and specialists
• Assisted with communication, personal care, and therapeutic exercises

Educational Assistant at Grande Prairie Public School Division (2008-10 – 2018-06)

• Provided classroom and one-on-one support for students with diverse learning and sensory needs (K–12)
• Implemented evidence-based programs (Zones of Regulation, Superflex, PECS, AAC systems)
• Promoted development of self-regulation, communication, and life skills

ABA Therapist at Accredited Supportive Living Services (2008 – 2015)

• Delivered one-on-one behavioural therapy for children with autism
• Developed and tracked individualized programming in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Supported communication, social-emotional development, and daily living skills

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 3/4 years complete

Level 1 in Early Childhood Development