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Marie Wislande Cherise

Norwalk,CT

Summary

Dedicated social worker with skills and extensive experience committed to making a meaningful impact within an organization focused on enhancing the well-being and empowerment of individuals and communities. Passionate advocate for those in need, skilled in implementing effective strategies to address issues. Proven track record of building strong relationships with clients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. Seeking opportunities to continue making a difference and making positive changes in the lives of others.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social work intern

Board Education-Norwalk Early Childhood Center
  • Collaborated in macro-level faith-based group project aimed at improving community engagement and educational support.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations on special education programs focusing on developmental histories from birth to early childhood.

Community Resource specialist

Norwalk City Hall
05.2023 - Current
  • Provides general customer service to anyone who enters the department, whether they are seeking information or the public. Answers residents' inquiries about social services and community resources via telephone, email, and face-to-face. Helps residents understand eligibility and criteria for resources and services in the community through interpretation, translation, and understanding. Ensure that residents have received and met their needs by following up as needed with them. Provides residents with information on resources that can meet their specific needs and/or interests. Collaborate with community service providers to ensure an up-to-date service directory is maintained and coordinated. Provides information to relevant organizations and groups to serve as a community educator.

Nurse Resource Assistant

Greenwich Hospital
12.2010 - Current
  • Discharged and admitted patients
  • Ordered supplies for maternity and newborn nursery unit
  • Performed CCHD, Hearing tests for Newborns
  • Performed EKG and Glucose Checks
  • Direct patients care.

Social work intern

Norwalk City Hall
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Conducted full assessments of resident’s needs, identifying areas where they required additional support.
  • Connected residents with appropriate community resources, ensuring they receive timely and effective assistance
  • Followed up with various agencies to track the progress and outcomes of referrals, ensuring continued assistance

Education

Bachelor of science - social work

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT

Associates of arts - General study

Broward Community College
Broward, FL

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Universidad Catholica Santo Domingo

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College Excelsior de la Exaxa

Skills

  • Empathy, active listening, critical thinking, strong organizational and computer skills, and strong ability to advocate and communicate effectively to clients and resident in different languages
  • Case records management
  • Records management
  • Home evaluations
  • Referrals and networking

Certification

Certified Six sigma yellow belt

Languages

French native language
Haitian creole native language
English full professional
Spanish full professional

Timeline

Social work intern

Norwalk City Hall
06.2024 - 06.2025

Community Resource specialist

Norwalk City Hall
05.2023 - Current

Nurse Resource Assistant

Greenwich Hospital
12.2010 - Current

Social work intern

Board Education-Norwalk Early Childhood Center

Associates of arts - General study

Broward Community College

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Universidad Catholica Santo Domingo

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College Excelsior de la Exaxa

Bachelor of science - social work

Charter Oak State College

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