Beshura Kame
Troutdale,OR
Summary
Dedicated Youth and Family Advocate with a proven track record at the Immigrant And Refugee Community Organization, excelling in multicultural sensitivity and effective communication. Successfully empowered families by connecting them with essential services, enhancing student engagement through educational programs, and advocating for youth rights. Demonstrated expertise in case management and building trusting relationships, significantly improving community resource accessibility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth and Family Advocate
Immigrant And Refugee Community Organization
10.2014 - 07.2024
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide personalized guidance on parenting challenges.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
- Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Monitored and evaluated program outcomes, utilizing data to inform future strategies and continuously improve service delivery.
Youth Academic Advocate
Immigrant And Refugee Community Organization
10.2014 - 07.2024
- Provided support and guidance to 25-40 students or young people in need.
- Created and managed youth-focused programs and services to enhance engagement and development.
- Advocated for the rights and well-being of youth.
- Provided essential information and resources to assist young people in overcoming their challenges.
Education
Certificate - Community Health Workers Education
Multinomah County Capacitation Center
Portland, OR11-2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health: Community Health Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2014
Skills
- Community resources
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Case tracking and follow up
Certification
- Community health workers certificate-Immigrant and refugee community organization year 2016
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Oromo
Full Professional
Timeline
Youth and Family Advocate
Immigrant And Refugee Community Organization
10.2014 - 07.2024
Youth Academic Advocate
Immigrant And Refugee Community Organization
10.2014 - 07.2024
- Community health workers certificate-Immigrant and refugee community organization year 2016
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Certificate - Community Health Workers Education
Multinomah County Capacitation Center
Bachelor of Science - Public Health: Community Health Education
Portland State University
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