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Work History
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Justus Charles

Newark,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Social Worker with over 5 years of experience providing support, advocacy, and counseling to diverse populations. Known for building strong, trusting relationships with clients, promoting mental and emotional well-being, and helping individuals navigate complex social systems. Highly adaptable with exceptional communication skills and a passion for empowering individuals and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fair Futures Coach

Lutheran Social Services of New York
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
  • Established and maintained partnerships with local agencies and organizations to improve client access to resources, creating a network of support for families and individuals.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance through weekly check-ins, offering emotional support, helping clients navigate challenges, and develop healthy decision-making strategies, fostering personal growth, and long-term well-being.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution and mediation between clients and family members, promoting healthy communication, and improving family dynamics.

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Outreach Specialist

Connections Community Action
New York, NY
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Develop and Execute Outreach Strategies: Plan and implement outreach programs to build relationships with target audiences, including potential clients, partners, and community members.
  • Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with marketing, communications, and other internal teams to ensure outreach efforts align with broader organizational strategies.
  • Coordinate Support Services: Connect clients with critical resources such as housing, food, healthcare, mental health support, addiction treatment, and employment services.

Volunteer

Slice Out Hunger
New York, NY
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Engaged different community sectors through organized food distribution efforts.
  • Coordinated delivery of pizzas from multiple companies across New York City to support fundraising initiatives.

Mentor

Focus Forward
Oswego, NY
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Cultivated student relationships through effective mentorship.
  • Engaged effective listening and communication techniques during student interactions.

Director of Programming

Caribbean Student Organization
Oswego, NY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted research into industry trends and best practices in order to develop new programming ideas.
  • Directed the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of all program activities.

Counselor

Camp Uncommon
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Led initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the camp community.
  • Facilitated group discussions and reflections, helping campers articulate their experiences and learn from one another.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Development

State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego
12.2023

Skills

  • Client counseling
  • Communication
  • Crisis management
  • Adaptability
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid USA (National Council for Behavioral health) 2024
  • Trauma: How it impacts the Brain, Development and Behavior (ACS Workforce Institute) 2024
  • Safety and Risk Assessment (ACS Workforce Institute) 2024
  • Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: Communicating to Build Partnerships (ACS Workforce Institute) 2024
  • Sexual Abuse Awareness (Abuse Prevention) 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fair Futures Coach

Lutheran Social Services of New York
04.2024 - Current

Outreach Specialist

Connections Community Action
12.2023 - 04.2024

Volunteer

Slice Out Hunger
10.2023 - 10.2023

Mentor

Focus Forward
08.2022 - 12.2022

Director of Programming

Caribbean Student Organization
08.2020 - 05.2021

Counselor

Camp Uncommon
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid USA (National Council for Behavioral health) 2024
  • Trauma: How it impacts the Brain, Development and Behavior (ACS Workforce Institute) 2024
  • Safety and Risk Assessment (ACS Workforce Institute) 2024
  • Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: Communicating to Build Partnerships (ACS Workforce Institute) 2024
  • Sexual Abuse Awareness (Abuse Prevention) 2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Development

State University of New York At Oswego
Justus Charles