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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Nikia White

Interim Program Director/DV/SA Case Manager
New Orleans, LA

Summary

My objective is to obtain employment as a Community Health Worker, I would also like the opportunity to work with a company that will utilize and enhance my skills. I'm very talented and skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 15 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Program Director/DV/SA Case Manager

Crescent House Healing And Empowerment Center
02.2017 - Current

I was responsible for supervising all staff at the shelter, including the social workers. As a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Case manager, I was responsible for managing documentation and coordination of all services to clients. I was also responsible for managing the crisis line as it relates to DV/SA calls.

Research Assistant

Tulane School Of Public Health And Tropical Medici
01.2007 - 01.2017

As a research assistant I am responsible for collecting data from the research study. I educated the people within the community. I also collect bio and environmental samples.

Lead Residential Counselor

Raintree Children And Family Services
01.2013 - 03.2015

I work with abused and neglected children in a residential setting. I am responsible for the staff I work with on my shift. I am required to monthly staff meetings and educational trainings. I ensure behavioral case plans are carried out.I work with clinical therapist and physicians as it relates to medication management.

Specimen Accessioner

Alere Diagnostics
01.2011 - 01.2013

As an Accessioner I was responsible for samples collected outside of the laboratory. Once sample was received, I would set samples for testing. I was also responsible for discarding tested samples and imputing data into the system.

Team Leader

Mental Health Specialist
01.2000 - 02.2008

I worked with physically and mentally challenged children in their families. I ensured case plans were carried out daily, I attended weekly staff meetings maintained accurate documentation and coordinate activities. I advocated at clinic, court and school appointments on behalf of the agency. I closely with a clinical therapist and psychiatrist educating children and their families on mental health medication adherence.

Direct Support Specialist/Advocate

Res-Care/Independent Living
01.2003 - 01.2005

Implemented behavior management system plans, I also maintained the health and safety of the clients. I accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and school conferences. Independent living and job coaching, documented daily progress, and administered medications to clients in a residential setting was also a part of my duties.

Citation Officer

City Of New Orleans Parking Division
01.1999 - 01.2000

Educating citizens on parking laws and the city of New Orleans ordinances; issued parking citations.

Laborer/Office Assistant

City Of New Orleans Sanitation Department
01.1995 - 01.1999

I recorded garbage tonnage quarterly; street cleaning and assist supervisor in writing reports; handling residential complaints as well. I transported workers to and from work sites; answer phones; light typing and filing.

Education

Certification - Community Health Services

● Community Health Workers Training Institute
New Orleans
04.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southern University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
02.2002

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
01.2002

Certification - Nursing Assistant

Coastal College
New Orleans, LA
03.1992

Skills

  • Program Oversight
  • Task Delegation
  • Production Processes
  • Program Leadership
  • Enjoys working with all people
  • Have worked in the community with culturally diverse populations all of my career
  • Culturally Competent
  • Exceptionally patient and understanding
  • Understand Social determent's of Health and inequalities
  • HIPPA trained
  • First-Aid trained
  • CPR trained
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Additional Information

References

Ashley Wennerstrom MPH, PhD

Senior Program Manager, Tulane Tropical School of Medicine, (504) 717-5635

Sarah Goodman

Ruth U. Fertel Community Health Center,

(415) 867-1721

Edgar Roberts

Supervisor 4, City of New Orleans Sanitation Department, (504)723-2146

Kathy Woods

Director of Student Financial Aid, Southern University of New Orleans, (504) 913-0775

Timeline

Interim Program Director/DV/SA Case Manager

Crescent House Healing And Empowerment Center
02.2017 - Current

Lead Residential Counselor

Raintree Children And Family Services
01.2013 - 03.2015

Specimen Accessioner

Alere Diagnostics
01.2011 - 01.2013

Research Assistant

Tulane School Of Public Health And Tropical Medici
01.2007 - 01.2017

Direct Support Specialist/Advocate

Res-Care/Independent Living
01.2003 - 01.2005

Team Leader

Mental Health Specialist
01.2000 - 02.2008

Citation Officer

City Of New Orleans Parking Division
01.1999 - 01.2000

Laborer/Office Assistant

City Of New Orleans Sanitation Department
01.1995 - 01.1999

Certification - Community Health Services

● Community Health Workers Training Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southern University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Delgado Community College

Certification - Nursing Assistant

Coastal College
Nikia WhiteInterim Program Director/DV/SA Case Manager