Robert Watt
Client Advocate – Liaison Peer
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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 - HOPE PLACE CENTRES
(2025-05 - 2026-03)
- Facilitated peer-led 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 - Ontario Truck Driving School
Training course to attend a 6-week accredited 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
