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Roishon Bowman

Seneca Falls,NY

Summary

Enthusiastic and dependable Youth Mentor with experience in the field of assisting children in the everyday life. Experienced in developing children's creative thinking skills while maintaining positive encouragement. Practiced in communicating with children from various cultural backgrounds. Highly efficient with all Microsoft Office programs. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Welfare Examiner

Seneca County DHS
Waterloo, NY
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for determining eligibility of applicant/recipients applying for SNAP and Temporary assistance programs
  • Interviewed applicants/recipients during crisis and emergency circumstances while demonstrating empathy and client centered care
  • Collected data necessary to determine eligibility for assistance services
  • Collaboration with clients and empowering them in solution focused approach to achieve desirable outcome
  • Offering additional community resources and support to further assist individual and family needs
  • Knowledge of WMS and MYWORKSPACE programs used daily to preform task.
  • Managed caseloads of applicants, consistently reviewing income eligibility via statewide verification system

Certified Peer Specialist

FLACRA
Clifton Springs, NY
02.2020 - 11.2023
  • Work collaboratively with community partners and maintain positive working relationships to conduct outreach in community
  • Assist unsheltered individuals with accessing resources and making referrals
  • Adept in working in both team-based and independent capacities
  • Strong understanding of ethics and client confidentiality
  • Assist in obtaining documentation necessary such as ID, Social Security cards, and income verification
  • Excellent listening and oral communications skills
  • Assist in identifying appropriate housing and completing housing applications
  • Completed intakes and referrals while maintaining detailed and accurate records for client outcomes
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
  • Proficient in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Youth Mentor

VOULUNTEER SERVICES
Geneva, NY
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Epic Zone
  • Provide emotional support
  • Role modeling healthy behaviors
  • Establish positive and trusting rapport with individual participants
  • Implement instructional activities that contribute to climate where members are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
  • Introduced members to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Equipment Operator

ABM Industries
Canandaigua, NY
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.

Education

High School Diploma -

Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY
May 2020

Skills

  • Powerpoint
  • MS Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Mentoring
  • Social Work
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Case Management
  • Data Collection
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Conflict Management
  • Intake Experience
  • Crisis Management

Certification

Certified Recovery Specialist February 2020 to November 2023 Certified Recovery Peer Specialist

Timeline

Social Welfare Examiner

Seneca County DHS
07.2023 - 01.2024

Certified Peer Specialist

FLACRA
02.2020 - 11.2023

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Equipment Operator

ABM Industries
09.2019 - 02.2020

Youth Mentor

VOULUNTEER SERVICES
07.2019 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Finger Lakes Community College

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