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GIDEON MASEMBE

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Community Support Worker with extensive experience at Kinara Healthcare Services, specializing in client advocacy and behavioral support. Enhanced client independence through customized life skills training and effective crisis intervention strategies. Proven ability to build strong relationships and improve access to essential resources for diverse populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Kinara Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Assist clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Establish trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Enhance client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
  • Implement creative problem-solving techniques for resolving conflicts or challenges faced by clients in their daily lives.
  • Maintain professional development through ongoing training courses, staying current on best practices in the field of community support work.
  • Deliver consistent follow-up care to monitor progress towards goals, adjusting support strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation results.
  • Advocate for client rights, ensuring equitable access to necessary services and resources among clients.
  • Provide emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.

A&L Autographs

Allan Lule
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Social Worker Case Manager

Reachout Village Ministries
01.2013 - 04.2017
  • Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated care plans that addressed clients'' complex needs holistically.
  • Developed strong relationships with community organizations in order to better serve clients'' needs within their local area.
  • Managed high-risk cases to ensure safety and well-being of children through timely assessments and appropriate interventions.
  • Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
  • Coordinated with mental health professionals or medical providers to address any concerns related to clients'' psychological or physical wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Nkumba University
Uganda
04-2008

Skills

  • Behavioral support
  • Disability awareness
  • Transportation assistance
  • Individualized support
  • Client advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Client needs assessments
  • Life skills training

Timeline

Community Support Worker

Kinara Healthcare Services
01.2022 - Current

A&L Autographs

Allan Lule
01.2019 - 12.2021

Social Worker Case Manager

Reachout Village Ministries
01.2013 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Nkumba University

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