Rob Watt
Client Advocate – Liaison Peer
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About
Peer Support Worker with lived experience in addiction and mental health recovery, providing client-centered support in a live-in treatment setting. Experienced in facilitating peer-led groups and 1:1 sessions focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, and transition/continuing-care planning. Strong communicator and collaborator with multidisciplinary teams; skilled in crisis de-escalation, ethical decision-making, and maintaining safe, inclusive spaces.
Committed to accurate documentation, confidentiality, and PHIPA-compliant practice, with a focus on continuous learning and program improvement.
Experience
Client Advocate – Liaison Peer at HOPE PLACE CENTRES (2025-05 – 2026-03)
- Facilitated peer-lead group sessions focused on relapse prevention, recovery strategies, and transitional support.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients, meeting them where they are in their recovery journey.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to communicate client progress, challenges, and needs.
- Applied non-violent crisis intervention techniques to support clients in distress.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in compliance with privacy standards and organizational policies. (PHIPA-compliant)
- Supported a safe and respectful environment through active listening and client advocacy.
- Contributed feedback to program improve scheduling and service delivery.
DZ Dump Truck Program at Ontario Truck Driving School
Training course to obtain DZ license. Training included both practical and theory. The topics covered in this course included:
- Forklift certification CLASS 2 LIFT CODE 3
- CLASS 3 LIFT CODE 7 HIGH LIFT COUNTERBALANCED WALKIE
- CLASS 3 LIFT CODE 8 LOW LIFT WALKIE-RIDER TRUCK
- EXCHANGE CLASS 1; 1V; V FORKLIFT THEORY PRACTICAL COURSE WITH PROPANE
- D-Class theory & practical
- Air Brake Endorsement (Z) course
- Dump box training
- Defensive driving
Education
FIRST AID & CPR/AED Level C (BL) CSA Std. Z1210-17 (2025-06)
Conflict resolution & ethical decision-making
AODA Customer Service Training Standards Training
