Irina V. Samoylenko
Russell,Massachusetts
Summary
Compassionate Community Health Worker with 1.5 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CHW position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Massachusetts Department Of Public Health
02.2023 - Current
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, provided recommendations for safety improvements and connected clients with resources as needed.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Business Owner
ANV Boutique.
09.2012 - 09.2018
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Coordinator/Manager
Valley Opportunity Council
09.2004 - 09.2012
- Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
- Analyzed financial and case note data to measure team performance.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Attended casework supervisor staffing with [Job title] to create awareness of current cases and volunteers.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Coordinator/Project Manager
Corporation For Public Management
09.2001 - 09.2004
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
Coordinator, Public Relations /Intake Manager
Valley Opportunity Council
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Identified client groups and audiences, determining best way to communicate publicity information.
- Managed team personnel, budget and schedule to handle demanding PR requirements.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
- Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Chicopee Public Schools
09.1996 - 08.1998
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
No Degree - General Psychology
Springfied Technical Community College
Springfield MA09.1999
High School Diploma -
Chicopee High School
Chicopee, MA05.1996
Skills
- Public outreach
- Cultural Competency
- Referral Coordination
- Home Visiting
- Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian
- Client and Community Service
- Work Planning and Organization
- Resource advocacy
- Problem-Solving
- Community Outreach
- Conducting Home Visits
- Flexible Schedule
- Individual and Community Advocacy
Certification
- Nutritional Assistant Certificate
- Special Needs/Childhood Certificate
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Massachusetts Department Of Public Health
02.2023 - Current
Business Owner
ANV Boutique.
09.2012 - 09.2018
Coordinator/Manager
Valley Opportunity Council
09.2004 - 09.2012
Coordinator/Project Manager
Corporation For Public Management
09.2001 - 09.2004
Coordinator, Public Relations /Intake Manager
Valley Opportunity Council
08.1998 - 08.2001
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Chicopee Public Schools
09.1996 - 08.1998
No Degree - General Psychology
Springfied Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Chicopee High School
- Nutritional Assistant Certificate
- Special Needs/Childhood Certificate
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