SAHIRA JOSEPH
Sandy Point, St. Kitts,W.I
Summary
Conscientious professional with over 15 years of extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals, youth and their families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR
Youth Empowerment, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Planned and implemented wide-ranging programs, encapsulated learnings and fielded inspirational guest speakers.
- Assisted schools with at-risk youth behavior, education and extracurricular activities to reinforce youth development programs.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
SENIOR YOUTH OFFICER
Youth Empowerment, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
11.2015 - 12.2022
- Supervised the daily implementation of recreational and developmental activities for Youth and young people
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Coordinated with local departments to provide resources to clients.
ACCOUNTANT
P.E.P, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
ACCOUNTS CLERK
I.T Department, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
09.2006 - 11.2015
- Backed up reception with front-line support for guests.
- Delivered quality clerical support to staff.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth Development Work
University of The West Indies - Open Campus
St.Kitts09.2017
Skills
- Building Relationships
- Youth Supervision
- Strategy Management
- Summer Camp Progamming
- Agenda Planning
- Group Activity Leading
- Developing Programs
- Curriculum Implementation
- Youth Engagement
- Team Communication
- Enrichment Activities
- Optimize Staff Performance
Additional Information
PROJECT AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Youth on Climate Action & Sustainability Development (2020-2023)
- Project Coordinator for the 25 Most Remarkable Teens Programme (2016 - 2022)
- Liaison for CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (2016 - 2022)
- Department of Youth Empowerment’s Residential Summer Camp (2005- 2023)
- Social, Community and Gender AIDS/HIV Awareness Campaign (2004, 2006)
- Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop : Basics in Starting a Business (2016, 2023)
- Project Green Thumb, Community Tree Planting Initiative (2018, 2019, 2022)
- USAID Community Mapping (2019) Teen Mother / Youth Mentorship Program (2022)
Certification
- RED CROSS First Aid/CPR Certified - June 2022
Timeline
DIRECTOR
Youth Empowerment, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
12.2022 - Current
SENIOR YOUTH OFFICER
Youth Empowerment, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
11.2015 - 12.2022
ACCOUNTANT
P.E.P, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
01.2013 - 10.2015
ACCOUNTS CLERK
I.T Department, Government Of St.Kitts & Nevis
09.2006 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Youth Development Work
University of The West Indies - Open Campus
- RED CROSS First Aid/CPR Certified - June 2022
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