Alexander Porada
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated with a comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about advocating for client's needs and advance change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager
Catholic Charities Of New York
10.2023 - Current
- Improving client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
- Enhancing family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
- Providing interpretation services and a welcoming space for a diverse clientele.
- Increasing access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate services to apply for asylum, medical, and employment certifications (e.g. OSHA training).
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
DocGo
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Triaged recent arrivals from the southern border at the Roosevelt Hotel and provided language interpretation and crisis intervention to families in critical need.
- Rotated between different HERCC Shelter sites throughout New York City, servicing clients at all sites with food distribution, interpretation, and more.
- Worked closely with EMT staff and social work clinics to mitigate workplace violence and situations of extreme vulnerability.
Political Asylum Researcher
International Education Council, Gonzaga Universit
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Interviewed and volunteered through NGO's, academic institutions, and immigration detention facilities to learn more about the refugee crises in Europe.
- Secured funding for critical research projects through grant writing and effective networking.
- Presented the thesis to the International Education Council addressing further research and human rights initiatives to protect the rights of both Ukrainian and Syrian asylum-seekers.
Human Rights Officer
Modern Languages Department
02.2023 - 03.2023
- On-site observations and collaborative efforts to bring awareness to the rights of asylum-seekers in France and the Mediterranean.
- Traveled to Morocco and Tunisia to explain the security practices of European Union Member States in the Mediterranean.
- Presented the findings and explained the critical need to learn other foreign languages to better assist asylum-seekers.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
World Relief Spokane
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Streamlined the volunteer onboarding process for improved efficiency and increased retention rates.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
- Maintained regular communication with volunteers through newsletters, social media updates, and personal check-ins.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Criminology, And French
Gonzaga University
Spokane05.2023
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Interpretation
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Outreach
Certification
- American Foreign Council on the Teaching of Languages: French, Score: Advanced
- California State Seal of Biliteracy; California Department of Education: Seal of Biliteracy in the Spanish language.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Persian
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
Catholic Charities Of New York
10.2023 - Current
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
DocGo
06.2023 - 09.2023
Human Rights Officer
Modern Languages Department
02.2023 - 03.2023
Political Asylum Researcher
International Education Council, Gonzaga Universit
01.2022 - 04.2023
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
World Relief Spokane
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Criminology, And French
Gonzaga University
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