Kynashia Ojentis
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Invested MSW Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in Families and young children. Respectful and compassionate professional offering over five years of experience serving low income communities by providing guidance and support for clients in need.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Worker
Union County Community Action
Vauxhall, NJ
08.2016 - Current
- Manage 35-55 families
- Perform case management services
- Plan/ facilitate monthly meetings and training
- Model appropriate advocacy skills for parents
- Maintain working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social services
- Assist families in developing and implementing goal-setting skills
- Refer families to agencies that meet their needs and follow-up on progress
- Established relationships with community agencies by developing MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding)
- Plan and facilitate community events
- Attend community events, meetings and sit at stakeholder's tables
- Qualify and verify eligibility according to Federal Poverty guidelines and Early Head Start procedures
- Create and implement recruitment plan to increase enrollment
- Maintains confidentiality as required by law at all times
- Collect and document family data into data program
- Update agencies' policies and procedures
- Monitor daily attendance
- Communicate and build relationships with families
- Maintain and update files
- Active on hiring panel
- Onboarding training for new staff
Residential Counselor
Community Options
Springfield, NJ
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide direct care to adults with disabilities in a residential environment
- Implement behavioral and psychiatric rehabilitation treatment plans
- Assisted in all aspects of home life such as meal planning, ADL, and leisure time
- Assisted with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and laundry
- Provide transportation to Consumers' work, recreational and organization events
- Document daily occurrences, activities, and incidents
- Properly and accurately administer medication
- Log information into individual Medication Administration Record
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions
- Counsel 5 residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life
Lead Teacher
Union County Community Action Organization
Vauxhall, NJ
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Developed weekly age-appropriate lesson plans
- Create a safe nurturing learning environment
- Provided responsive care
- Train new teaching staff
- Demonstrated cultural competency
- Plan parent conferences and meetings
- Maintain accurate, complete records
- Update forms and files
- Complete daily health checks
- Member of Union Negotiating team
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University………………………………………………
New Bruswick, NJ01.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - African American Studies
Rutgers University………………………………………………
Newark, NJ05.2020
Associate of Science - Human Services and Mental Health
Passaic County Community College……………………………….
Paterson, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Client needs assessment
- File management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Coaching/Mentor
- Behavior mirroring
- Community Resources
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Written Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking Abilities
- Negotiating Skills
- Referrals and networking
- Analytical thinking
- Life skills development
- Efficient under pressure
- Confidential case documentation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Community Options
05.2017 - 01.2018
Family Worker
Union County Community Action
08.2016 - Current
Lead Teacher
Union County Community Action Organization
08.2010 - 08.2016
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University………………………………………………
Bachelor of Social Work - African American Studies
Rutgers University………………………………………………
Associate of Science - Human Services and Mental Health
Passaic County Community College……………………………….
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