Christian Omar Medina
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dedicated, passionate, and skilled professional with a deep desire and demonstrated commitment to serve the community and help individuals in their mental health and substance use disorders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Community Of Faith Collaborative
01.2020 - Current
- Serve as a liaison between the Latino Faith-based community and the non-profit sector.
- Manage government relations and advocate for the needs and concerns of our faith-based community.
- Supervise the work and growth of several local churches.
- Create networking opportunities within a network of 62 churches throughout the state of Ohio and growing.
Community Relations Coordinator
HUMADAOP
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Create opportunities for collaboration between Hispanic UMADAOP and other community entities to help address the Opiate crisis and other substance related crisis in our community.
- Help find resources for clients to provide them with the best wrap around services possible.
- Facilitate presentations at schools, libraries, churches, and other community venues.
- Assist in creating press releases and press conferences for the organization.
- Assist in preparing the annual street resources fairs.
- Served as a counselor as Casa Alma treatment center when needed.
Facilitator
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Facilitate workshops in schools and community centers throughout the county educating both students and faculty on issues such as bullying, bias, prejudice, and all forms of discrimination and hate.
- Teach techniques and strategies fro addressing such issues and igniting positive change.
- Coordinate and facilitate age and audience appropriate icebreakers, exercises, and materials.
- Develop statistical reports fro each of the facilitated workshops including any pre and post-testing data, observations, attendees' feedback, and recommendations for the next steps.
Case Manager
Catholic Charities
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided case management services to clients between the ages of 16 to 24 that were receiving OWF cash benefits.
- Developed an individualized support plan for each client to help with their personal, career, educational, and overall life goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Built rapport with various social service organizations, educational institutions, and other community partners to create an extensive network of resources to meet individuals' needs.
Education
Community Bishop Designation - Faith Based Community Work
Ecclesiastical Alliance of International Fellows
10.2019
Diploma of Theological Studies - Faith Based Community Work
Ashland Theological Seminary
06.2016
Skills
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Progress Evaluation
- Microsoft Office/Outlook
- Alcohol And Substance Abuse/CDCA
- Community Resources
- Documentation/Data Entry
- Telephone Etiquette
- Treatment Planning
- Resource Management
- Presentations
- Client Rights
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- June 2019, United Pastors Network, Recognition for faithful service to the church, family, and community.
- October 2014, Kaleidoscope Magazine, 40 under 40 Award
Service
- Served as a board member of: Step Forward, Cleveland Transformation Alliance, Hispanic Village Steering Committee, Advisory Board for Ashland Theological Seminary, Community Advisory Council for Metro-West Community Development Office, Spanish American Committee, Citizens Circle Re-Entry Board, Founding Member of the Hispanic Health and Faith Steering Committee.
Timeline
Community Relations Coordinator
HUMADAOP
08.2021 - 06.2023
President
Community Of Faith Collaborative
01.2020 - Current
Facilitator
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
01.2016 - 12.2019
Case Manager
Catholic Charities
03.2015 - 06.2017
Community Bishop Designation - Faith Based Community Work
Ecclesiastical Alliance of International Fellows
Diploma of Theological Studies - Faith Based Community Work
Ashland Theological Seminary
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