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Kayla Samson

Laupāhoehoe,HI

Summary

Communicative Family Advocate with respect for diverse values and cultures. with experience supporting families with involved in the child welfare system, fostering strong partnerships. Remains calm and poised in all types of situations. whose own personal life experiences,challenges and accomplishments navigating the CWS system, i have a passion to be that voice of hope to positive transformation and change.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Partner

EPIC Ohana
03.2022 - Current


  • Utilized Personal lived experience in child welfare system to support parents currently navagating CWS.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Work collaboratively with service providers to ensure parent perspective is being heard and understand.
  • Strategically shared my person lived experiences to Advocate, educate and inform system change.
  • Be able to professional deliver important messages about parents partnership and inclusion to support partnership with families and the systems.
  • Participate in variety trainings, peer and individual supervisions to support personal well being.
  • represent parent voice in CWS working groups to support system change and positive transformation.

Community Engagement Specialist

BISAC
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supported and School Base clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
  • Facilitate substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
  • Facilitated group and individual check in's tp support.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hilo High School
Hilo
05.2008

Skills

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  • Family Advocacy
  • Promote parent equality and parent empowerment
  • able to speak and or facilitate in group or conference settings
  • providing analysis
  • spoke as a panelist in Malama ohana workgroup speaking to system transformation and positive change

Timeline

Parent Partner

EPIC Ohana
03.2022 - Current

Community Engagement Specialist

BISAC
12.2021 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Hilo High School

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