Mark Turner

Ordained Chaplain

Talent

OttawaMember since July 15, 2026

Ability to work individually or as a team memberAbility to work without supervisionGood decision-making skillsSkilled in prevention and health promotion programmingKnowledgeable of other social and self-help resourcesCase management and co-ordinationNon-Judgmental attitude towards individuals who choose alternative lifestylesStrong belief in client directed practiceExcellent written, verbal, and computer skillsProficient in Word

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Experience

Ordained Chaplain - Christian Learning Institute U.S.A.

(2026-01)

House Supervisor/Social Worker - Jericho Road Ministries - Ottawa, Ontario

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

Working with adult male population who suffer from homelessness and addiction. Facilitate aftercare/ alumni meetings. Provide case management and spiritual counseling. Working with individuals on 12 Step recovery by taking clients through the 12 steps. Facilitate daily devotional sessions. Coordinate activities on a weekly basis with Life Centre Food bank for volunteer services.

Facilitate daily group therapy sessions, instructing clients on the use of empathetic listening, paraphrasing, reflecting, effective questioning, clarification, challenging and communication skills essential for effectively helping the client.

Worker/Program Facilitator/Addictions and Mental Health Counselor - Sobriety House Inc. - Ottawa, Ontario

(2018-01 - 2024-01)

Work with adult populations and promote prevention strategies, intervention, aftercare referrals, and ensure follow-up services to individuals, families and community concerning mental health and addictions.

Responsible for the development of individualized treatment plans, goal setting, contracting, problem solving, evaluation, and management of treatment and/ or services available using brief "Solution Focused" approaches and Cognitive – Behavioral Therapies.
Continue to update group and lecture material to ensure it is current.
Provide individual counseling to clients experiencing alcohol and /or drug problems as well as mental health issues, using effective counseling techniques to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client.
Facilitate daily group therapy sessions, instructing clients on the use of empathetic listening, paraphrasing, reflecting, effective questioning, clarification, challenging and communication skills essential for effectively helping the client.
Ensure all facility health and safety issues (including fire safety, and C.P.R. Training) Ensuring W.S.H.A. guidelines for staff are current and ongoing training is scheduled.
Cooking and preparing meals for clients. Placing food orders in absence of an employed cook.

Hostel Support Worker - Housing Help Center - Kingston, Ontario

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

Providing counseling, meals, and shelter to Kingston's homeless population.

Working in a team environment to ensure clients basic needs are met.
Referring clients to various community services in the area to increase the quality of their lives.
Provide short term "Solution Focused" counseling to assist clients in emotional and life skill difficulties.
This was a term contract that was not renewed due to hiring restrictions. Looking to relocate back to Ottawa to be closer to family.

House Supervisor / addictions Counselor - Mackay Manor Inc. - Renfrew, Ontario

(2000-01 - 2005-01)

Responsible for the development of individualized treatment plans, goal setting, contracting, problem solving, evaluation, and management of treatment and/ or services available using brief "Solution Focused" approaches and Cognitive – Behavioral Therapies.
Provide individual counseling to clients experiencing alcohol and /or drug problems as well as mental health issues, using effective counseling techniques to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client.
Facilitate daily group therapy sessions, instructing clients on the use of empathetic listening, paraphrasing, reflecting, effective questioning, clarification, challenging and communication skills essential for effectively helping the client.
Ensure all facility health and safety issues (including fire safety, and C.P.R. Training,) for staff.
Facilitate the acquisition of tenders for all facility repairs and maintenance. Maintaining all personal files on each client.
Administrate referrals, case management, intake, and admissions of clients.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director.
Acting Executive Director in Directors absence.