Jason Benson
Ferntree Gully,VIC
Summary
Jason Benson brings a unique blend of lived experience, professional training, and deep personal commitment to the role of Lived Experience Peer Worker. With sustained recovery and formal qualifications in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, and Personal Training, Jason offers more than support — he offers a lived roadmap out of addiction, isolation, and shame.
His work is grounded in trauma-informed, strength-based principles and a strong belief in the power of connection, accountability, and hope. Jason understands the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drugs — not just professionally, but personally — and is driven to walk beside others on their path to recovery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
A & B Benson Pty. Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Mentored team participants in customer culture, operational needs, and sales techniques to close sales.
- Conducted follow-up procedures to drive completion of contracts and service level agreements.
- Provided support to clients and stakeholders.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Disability Support Worker
Uniting Care
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Assistant Bakery Manager
Woolworths Group
03.2006 - 11.2020
- Supervised baking and general production to drive sales and monitor overhead expenses.
- Inspected, checked, and monitored baking products and supplies to guarantee freshness.
- Managed department inventories by tracking sales and ordering product and supplies to meet customer demands, drive sales and reach company gross profit goals.
- Enforced company safety, cleanliness, and sanitation policies by maintaining effective housekeeping standards.
Education
No Degree - Life Coaching Cert. 4
The Coaching Insitute
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Personal insights on recovery
- Group facilitation skills
- Sensitivity to trauma impacts
- Support in managing recovery triggers
- Client support and empowerment
- Team-based support for client treatment
- Support for recovery maintenance
- Familiarity with harm reduction strategies
- Ethical practice and accountability
- Dedicated to sector development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Reading
- Animal Care
Timeline
Company Director
A & B Benson Pty. Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Uniting Care
01.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Bakery Manager
Woolworths Group
03.2006 - 11.2020
No Degree - Life Coaching Cert. 4
The Coaching Insitute
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