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KAJARIA JOHNSON

Chicago,IL

Summary

A committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Housing Coordinator/Associate Director of Programs

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
Chicago , IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement housing resources for low-income families.
  • Provide guidance to applicants on the process of obtaining affordable housing.
  • Collaborate with local agencies to coordinate services for clients in need of housing assistance.
  • Maintain accurate records of all client information and documentation related to housing services provided.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, procedures, systems and services.
  • Serve as a liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
  • Provide guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
  • Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of program initiatives.
  • Prepare reports on progress towards program goals for management review.

Data Coordinator

Boxing Out Of Negativity
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
  • Prioritized and investigated queries regarding data discrepancies to support documentation workflow.
  • Input client information into spreadsheets and company databases to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
  • Created spreadsheets or other documents using data from internal or external sources.
  • Lead site walk-throughs and meetings prior to the event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
  • Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving the use of available data resources.

Assistant to Adjuster

DW
Arlington, TX
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided Quality First Contact, assisted with calls and scheduling field adjuster, sketched roofs from Google Earth, and ordered EagleViews
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
  • Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.

Assistant Director of Workforce Development

Greater West Town Development Project
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones
  • Oversaw audit preparation for grants.
  • Assessed the employment and workforce development needs of West Town Academy youth and community youth.
  • Worked with recruitment staff in developing and maintaining key referral partnerships.
  • Monitored program services including job development and employment advising.
  • Shared current workforce development resources to keep up with trends in the labor force.
  • Prepared and submit required client or employer information to support contract compliance requirements.

Employment Coordinator

Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Assist individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities, and interests.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals and objectives.
  • Displayed and distributed marketing and advertising materials and participated in presentations for general recruitment purposes.
  • Provide radical service to every candidate and a healthy and safe space for participants enrolling in career readiness training.
  • Oversee audit preparation for Snap E&T grant with DHS.
  • Completed Workforce professional with Chicago Jobs Council.

Register/Mobile Health Assistant

Lawndale Christian Health Center
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Recorded vital signs, weight, and patient information in the electronic health records system.
  • Greeted patients, answered questions, and scheduled appointments,collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Aided physicians during patient exams and treatment during shelter visits.
  • Helped patients obtain health care services by setting up referrals,used sliding payment scale to assess reasonable charges for patient healthcare.

Administrative Assistant

Tiberia Baptist Church
Chicago, IL
07.2011 - 08.2013
  • Ordered offices supplies and equipment,maintained church calendar,screened and routed incoming calls,scheduled weddings,baptisms, and counseling sessions.
  • Maintained and updated all standard forms and ministry literature and planned community events.

Education

Certerfied Recovery Specilist

New Hope/Ricon
Chicago, IL
04-2024

Business Administration

Maccormac College
Chicago, IL
09.2022

High School Diploma -

Madison High School
Portland, OR
01.2002

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Needs Assessment
  • Recruiting
  • Service delivery
  • Program planning
  • Program goals
  • Document control
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Data entry
  • Strategic Planning
  • Key relationship development
  • Contract development and management
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Salesforce experience
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Housing Coordinator/Associate Director of Programs

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
08.2023 - Current

Data Coordinator

Boxing Out Of Negativity
08.2022 - Current

Assistant to Adjuster

DW
02.2022 - 03.2023

Assistant Director of Workforce Development

Greater West Town Development Project
12.2021 - 03.2023

Employment Coordinator

Breakthrough Urban Ministries
04.2018 - 12.2021

Register/Mobile Health Assistant

Lawndale Christian Health Center
10.2015 - 10.2018

Administrative Assistant

Tiberia Baptist Church
07.2011 - 08.2013

Certerfied Recovery Specilist

New Hope/Ricon

Business Administration

Maccormac College

High School Diploma -

Madison High School
KAJARIA JOHNSON