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PATIENT BARAKA

LANSING,Michigan

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.


Versatile Project Coordinator with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.

Overview

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12 Years of Professional Practice and Experience

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year of post-secondary education

Work History

Long-Term Foster Case Manager

Samaritas Foster Care Program
05.2022 - Current
  • Working as the intake staff for new children/youth refereed to Samaritas for Long-Term Foster Care and placement
  • Assess the strengths, behaviors, and the needs of the children/youth and make recommendations about a placement that offers the most support for growth
  • Assess any mental health issue like trauma, substance abuse, legal issues and offer support through the network of Samaritas services and local partners
  • Work in coordination with the Immigration Attorney and the Juvenile Court to support the case of unaccompanied children/youth until their legal status is determined in the U.S
  • Discussed with children/youth his goals and objectives to establish an individualized Personal -Care- Plan as he starts a new life in America
  • Offer cultural orientation to child/youth about the U.S culture including laws, education, respect, integration, occultation, and job prospect
  • Coordinate services with school, providers, families, lodging, and other important services as Children/youth are being informed about their next step in America.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.

Project Coordinator

Congo International Ministries
02.2009 - 03.2022
  • Worked with churches to organize fundraising events on behalf of Congolese victims of war
  • I was responsible for developing micro-projects aiming to prevent the spread of HIV-AIDS and to improve access to basic healthcare for targeted populations
  • Developed and implemented counseling programs for victims of sexual violence in Congo
  • Developed micro-credit projects to support women and families in rural and urban areas
  • Worked in partnership with local NGOs to distribute micro-credit to poor families and women.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and devised strategies, initiatives and events promoting products and services.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.

French, Swahili Interpreter and Translator

World Mission Inc
03.2008 - 05.2021
  • I have worked for World Mission as a volunteer by translating English Bible into Swahili and French
  • These recorded Bibles also called ‘Talking Bibles” were sent around the world by this organization to support their evangelism mission.
  • Maintained knowledge of developments in [Language] language to effectively update existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
  • Used translation memory software to verify consistency of translation within documents and improve efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.

Refugees and Immigrants Coordinator

Grand Rapids Community Center
05.2016 - 12.2020
  • The office as the Service Coordinator at Grand Rapids Community Center helping local clients
  • Offered immigration services to asylum seekers and referrals to immigration agencies
  • Worked with local employers and employment agencies to employ immigrants and low-income individuals and families
  • Assisted individuals and families to develop self-sufficient plans to get financial independence by developing individualized personal goals
  • Provided counseling and academic guidance to prospective students on how to enroll and achieve their educational goals in Colleges and Universities
  • Provided counseling and guidance to social services for families and individuals diagnosed with mental health issues
  • Assisted adult refugees and migrants enroll in vocational classes and ESL.
  • Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
  • Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.
  • Established project goals to carry out directives of top management.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Services Specialist Worker

Grand Rapids Housing Commission
05.2012 - 11.2016
  • Identified and coordinated housing needs for the elderly, low-income seniors, and those 55 and older with disabilities
  • Coordinated social services with sister agencies by advocating for low-income individuals and families to have access to affordable housing and housing subsidies
  • Organized and lead professional meetings with partners, and assessed progress based on quarterly goals as defined by the agency’s benchmarks
  • Assessed housing needs for low-income families and sought public and private funds to be allocated to strengthen the Housing Commission’s mission
  • Analyzed the impact of public policies on homelessness and proposed changes by assessing
  • The mission of the Housing Commission and the Department of Urban Development (HUD)
  • Responded to administrative tasks to support ongoing management operations including developing business plans, coordinating services, organizing meetings, and supervising new staff and student interns
  • Conducting field missions to evaluate project implementation and community participation and assessed how the resources were being allocated at all levels of the project.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.

Child Protected Services Specialist-CPS Worker

Department Of Health And Human Services-MDHHS
05.2011 - 12.2012
  • Used forensic interviews with kids and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to understand the client’s trauma and used family crisis intervention to address identified issues in support of families
  • Worked to investigate any reported or suspected case of child abuse in the Muskegon area
  • As a CPS worker, I worked to provide education to parents and families involved in CPS
  • Assisted families and perpetrators of child abuse in developing their treatment plans, and then I helped them define measurable steps to be taken to achieve those goals
  • Used the Strength Perspective to focus on clients’ strengths, abilities, and resources to reach their outcomes and goals while assessing barriers and challenges
  • Used referrals to work with courts, probation officers, doctors, schools, and local social agencies to provide services to families and individuals involved in CPS cases
  • Participated in writing client-centered plans, led meetings and wrote reports to supervisors.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

Ph.D. - Learner in Public Health And Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2022 - Current

Master’s Degree - Management of Public & Nonprofit Organizations

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05.2011

Master of Arts - Social Worker, MSW

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2011

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Grand Rapids Community College, State University

Bachelor of Arts - Upper

Post High School Teaching And Education
Bronx, NY
07.1997

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Development

Catholic University of Kinshasa, DR-Congo
Kinshasa, Congo
07.1996

Skills

  • Task Prioritization
  • Business Acumen
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Writing Project, defining goals and objectives
  • Manager Support
  • Object Manager

Accomplishments

  • Project Development and Management Analysis Grand Rapids, MI
  • Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavior Therapy Okemos & Lansing, MI
  • Project analysis and setting realistic goals developing plan Grand Rapids, MI
  • Identifying Community Resources for Community Empowerment Detroit, Michigan
  • Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) & vulnerable populations Detroit, Michigan
  • Leadership Training and Community Development Grand Rapids, MI
  • Certification in Interpreting and Translating documents Grand Rapids, MI

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Long-Term Foster Case Manager

Samaritas Foster Care Program
05.2022 - Current

Ph.D. - Learner in Public Health And Leadership

Capella University
01.2022 - Current

Refugees and Immigrants Coordinator

Grand Rapids Community Center
05.2016 - 12.2020

Services Specialist Worker

Grand Rapids Housing Commission
05.2012 - 11.2016

Child Protected Services Specialist-CPS Worker

Department Of Health And Human Services-MDHHS
05.2011 - 12.2012

Project Coordinator

Congo International Ministries
02.2009 - 03.2022

French, Swahili Interpreter and Translator

World Mission Inc
03.2008 - 05.2021

Master’s Degree - Management of Public & Nonprofit Organizations

Grand Valley State University

Master of Arts - Social Worker, MSW

Grand Valley State University

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Grand Rapids Community College, State University

Bachelor of Arts - Upper

Post High School Teaching And Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Development

Catholic University of Kinshasa, DR-Congo

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