Aja Smith
West Orange,New Jersey
Summary
Diligent and Organized emerging Social Services Professional, positioned to contribute to Advocacy, Eligibility Determination and Coordination roles. A multi-tasker with a track record of thoroughness , empathy and a passion for helping others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, PARAPROFESSIONAL
WEST ORANGE BOARD OF
10.2015 - Current
- Fulfilled both short-and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Instructed classes of as many asstudents
- Communicated with teachers, administrators, and parents.
Case Planner
NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Aids Family Resource Success Center with linking those in need of assistance with information and referral resources designed to empower and improve the quality of lives
- Daily Duties performed include intake/assessment, case management, benefit coordination, support services, linkage, and follow-up.
- Located resources and made referrals to provide aid to family and children.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
COLLEGE STUDENT
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Accomplished college student
- Skills exhibited/developed include time management, relationship building, public speaking, leadership, and Intake/Outreach project participation.
Head of People Operations (SAHM)
Employee Of Smith Inc.
01.2008 - 09.2014
- Highlights include successful household budgeting, PTA volunteering, and event/fundraising planning.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Public Administration
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Union, NJ06.2019
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS | DECEMBER -
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Case Management -
Certificate in Senior Services Management -
Certificate in Senior Housing Issue -
Timeline
Case Planner
NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
11.2022 - 05.2023
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, PARAPROFESSIONAL
WEST ORANGE BOARD OF
10.2015 - Current
COLLEGE STUDENT
09.2014 - 06.2019
Head of People Operations (SAHM)
Employee Of Smith Inc.
01.2008 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Public Administration
KEAN UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS | DECEMBER -
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY