JHUMA N. ACHARYA
Blacklick,Ohio
Summary
Passionate and committed about serving refugee and immigrant communities and providing essential services to the highest level of satisfaction. Skilled in case noting and managing multiple work projects with professionalism to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered. Expert in managing the demands of a complex schedule and needs under adverse conditions and deadlines. Driven to serve and protect diverse community members in need by offering valuable support, compassion, and services. Community services specialist adept at connecting individuals and families to health care, housing, counseling, education, and other needs. Skilled empathetic professional experienced in helping individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and with improving the quality of life for individuals with mental illness and their families. Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in school-family engagement through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities. Motivated student currently working towards degree in Ph.D in School Social Work. with interest in finding amicable opportunities for families to get engage with their children's school.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University, CETE
08.2022 - Current
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
Community Refugee and Immigration Services
07.2012 - Current
- Ensure core services to new refugee arrivals per funding guidelines
- Ensure workable solutions for recurring family problems for individuals and families.
- Conduct home visits , complete home safety evaluation and inspection to meet the standard of living per agency's policy.
- Participate in provision/referral of intensive case management for the most vulnerable individuals.
- Advocate for and educate a variety of providers (educational, healthcare, etc.) regarding culturally sensitive issues related to refugees
- Work closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to develop service and/or self-sufficiency plans to meet individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements
- Create and maintain accurate resettlement files; coordinate file reviews and ensure compliance and timely documentation in accordance with the U.S
- Maintained confidential documentations of th clients and the agency
- Participated in refugee resettlement conferences and webinars as needed at the local, regional, and national level
- Conducted intake and assessment with clients to assess their needs
- Developed and implemented self-sufficiency plans in partnership with each client
- Provided individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy
- Assess and monitor client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and to ensure that available resources are utilized.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Identify culturally appropriate community resources and provide referral to families from different cultures.
- Conversed with diverse families from different culture, provide high quality level of respect in all interactions.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
Afghan Assistance Program Supervisor
Community Refugee And Immigration Services
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervise and train newly hired case managers to the program on providing trauma-informed services to Afghan humanitarian parolees to support a positive resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency
- Provide technical support to the case managers in finding affordable and safe housing for the newly arrived families
- Work with local landlords and homeowners in educating about the population and including them to create a more robust welcome teams to support the Afghan Resettlement in Central Ohio
- Assign the caseloads per case manager and supervise in maintaining agency policies and procedures in serving a unique population
- Provide weekly and monthly report to the agency director on the progress of the program.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
School-Social Work Intern
Columbus City Schools
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations.
- Designed assessment plan for students with specific needs to streamline IEP or behavioral plan processes.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized support plans for students facing academic or behavioral challenges.
- Acted as a bridge between parents and school staff, fostering open lines of communication and building trust.
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance family engagement and involvement in student learning.
- Conducted home visits to understand the needs and challenges of students and their families, and provided appropriate resources and referrals.
- Organized family events and workshops to strengthen relationships and encourage parental involvement in school activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized support plans for students facing academic or behavioral challenges.
Nepali Judicial Interpreter
Franklin County Municipal, Domestic and Common Pleas Courts
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Interpreted between parties at depositions and trial hearings
- Provided cultural input to ensure clear communication
- Interpreted interviews with those involved in crimes, such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Teacher’s Assistant and Bilingual Paraprofessional
Providence Public School District
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Reinforced teacher’s lessons by reviewing material one-on-one or in small groups
- Assisted students in special education and general education classrooms
- Acted as a liaison to families in the Bhutanese Nepali community and helped them learn about the U.S
- School system and their role in their children’s education.
High School Science Teacher
International Public School Ahmednagar
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Developed lesson plans, teaching materials, and curriculum as per class requirements
- Assessed students and prepared progress reports
- Collaborated with other school professionals and regularly communicated with parents
- Planned extracurricular activities and supervised students during cross-country cultural exchange tours.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work
Columbus, OhioPh.D. - School-Family Engagement
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work
1947 N College Rd Columbus, OH 432022026
Master of Science - Parasitology
Tribhuvan University
2010
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Government Degree College, North Bengal University
2001
Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Court Mandated Reporter
- Intervention Plans
- Social Work
- Client Empowerment
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Student Rapport-Building
- Community Assistance Knowledge
- Youth Engagement
- Relationship Issues Management
- Wellness Checks
- Resource Referrals
- Case Notes
Award
National Association of Social Work (NASW) -Region V
"Emerging Leader-2022
National Association of Social Work (NASW) -Ohio Chapter
"Emerging Leader-2022
Specialized Trainings
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
· 8-hours Mental Health First Aid Training conducted by Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO), Columbus, Ohio, 2020
· 3-day intensive training on Strengthening Intergenerational Ties among Immigrant Families, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2016 and 2018
· New American Leadership through the City of Columbus, Department of Neighborhoods, First Cohort, 2018
· Neighborhood Leadership Training, United Way of Central Ohio, 2016
· 8-hour Mental Health First Aid Training conducted by ADAMH Board of Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio, 2015
· 3-day Intensive Organizing and Legislative Advocacy Training, Baltimore, Maryland, 2015
· Teachers Assistant training through Rhode Island Department of Education, 2011
Research Experience
MacDowell, H., Pyakurel, S., Acharya, J.N., Morrison-Beedy, D., & Kue, J. (2020). Perceptions Toward Mental Illness and Seeking Psychological Help among Bhutanese Refugees Resettled in the U.S. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41(3), 243–250.
2. Adhikari, S.R., Yotebieng, K., Acharya, J.N. & Kirsch, J. (2015). Epidemiology of Mental Health, Suicide and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders among Bhutanese Refugees in Ohio. Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2014. [Technical Report]
3. Acharya, J.N. (2010). Tuberculosis Co-infection among the HIV Positive Patients Visiting the Sukra Raj Tropical Hospital. Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. [Unpublished Thesis].
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University, CETE
08.2022 - Current
Afghan Assistance Program Supervisor
Community Refugee And Immigration Services
09.2021 - 12.2022
School-Social Work Intern
Columbus City Schools
01.2020 - 12.2020
Nepali Judicial Interpreter
Franklin County Municipal, Domestic and Common Pleas Courts
01.2014 - 01.2020
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
Community Refugee and Immigration Services
07.2012 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant and Bilingual Paraprofessional
Providence Public School District
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Science Teacher
International Public School Ahmednagar
01.2001 - 01.2010
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work
Ph.D. - School-Family Engagement
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work
Master of Science - Parasitology
Tribhuvan University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Government Degree College, North Bengal University
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