Dedicated professional with experience at ACH Child and Family Services, skilled in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. Proven ability to foster emotional support and stability for youth, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Trilingual in Kinyarwanda, Kirundi and English, enhancing communication and cultural competency for diverse populations.
• Assist refugee youth in adjusting to new environments by providing emotional support, encouragement, and cultural orientation.
• Translate for parents and youth during meetings, school enrollments, and community services to bridge language barriers.
• Help families navigate access to education, healthcare, and social services.
• Support caseworkers and staff by facilitating communication and building trust with newly arrived families.
• Participate in community outreach events to connect refugee families with local resources and support networks.
• Provide daily supervision, emotional support, and crisis intervention for youth in foster care.
• Implement individualized care plans to promote stability, behavioral growth, and social development.
• Collaborate with caseworkers, therapists, and medical staff to ensure comprehensive care and safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation of behaviors, incidents, and progress in compliance with agency and state guidelines.
• Facilitate life skills development, and conflict resolution to support youth independence and emotional well-being.
- Normalcy
- Cpr
- Emergency Behavior Intervention Refresher
- Universal Human Trafficking Prevention
- Trauma Informed Care
- Managing Aggressive Behavior