Exileine Samedi
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Bilingual Counselor and Social Worker with extensive experience in domestic violence, job development, and refugee resettlement programs. Skilled in intake interviewing, counseling, and providing preventive and rehabilitative services. Proficient in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and public speaking, with a strong commitment to client empowerment and community resource education.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
BILINGUAL COUNSELOR / SOCIAL WORKER: Domestic Vio
Hudson County Family Services
1999.09 - Current
Perform office and field work pertaining to review/ analysis and evaluation of cases to determine clients ‘eligibility for program services and/ or the validity of decisions made regarding program assistance…
Perform office and field work required in providing continuing preventive and rehabilitative social service to clients and their families
COUNSELOR /Job Development Specialist
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE
1985.01 - 1997.01
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- WORKING IN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT (CUBAN - HAITIAN) PROGRAM
- Helping newcomers to adapt to the American life.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPANISH TEACHER (ADULT EDUCATION)
1986.01 - 1996.01
Teaching Spanish language to adults
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Public speaking ability
- Haitian Creole
- Spanish
Additional Information
- Author / poet
- Speaker at the JC State of the City address: “WOW JERSEY CITY” written by myself
- Performed at the 2024 New York Poetry Festival on Governor Island
- Member of JCW ( Jersey City Writers)
- Books published: La Croisée des Grands Chemins 2005 / Crossing treacherous Paths , Jersey My Love 2024
Timeline
BILINGUAL COUNSELOR / SOCIAL WORKER: Domestic Vio
Hudson County Family Services
1999.09 - Current
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPANISH TEACHER (ADULT EDUCATION)
1986.01 - 1996.01
COUNSELOR /Job Development Specialist
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE
1985.01 - 1997.01
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
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