Ritah Kemba
Suwannee,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated social worker with a proven track record at Creative Youth Agency, skilled in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Enhanced client well-being through tailored intervention plans and compassionate support, resulting in improved engagement. Expertise in case management and risk assessment, fostering collaborative relationships to address social-emotional needs effectively.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Creative Youth Agency
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work - Social Work
Kampala International University
Uganda 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Itendero Secondary School
Uganda 10.2009
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Social services
- Attention to detail
- Cooperative
- Risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis assessment
- Empathy building
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Child development
- Data collection and management
- Behavioral management
Certification
CPR/AED
ID F4B399E
Date 10/7/2024
Timeline
Social Worker
Creative Youth Agency
Bachelor Of Social Work - Social Work
Kampala International University
High School Diploma -
Itendero Secondary School
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