Samuel Ariaga
Renton,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Refugee Worker with a strong work ethic and a proven track recordof charitable service. I have a deep sense of empathy for refugees facing challenging domestic andinternational circumstances. As an adept multitasker, I effectively manage multiple issues and concernswithin refugee facilities, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all my work. My skills include crisisintervention, case management, and cross-cultural communication. I am committed to advocating forrefugee rights and providing comprehensive support to help them achieve stability and integration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health & Wellness Manager
World Relief-Seattle
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing a team dedicated to providing direct social services to refugees, asylees, parolees, and other ORR entrants, as well as asylum seekers not qualifying for resettlement services
- I manage multiple programs, including PRIME, PC ICM, Group Services, GAP Services, PC IAR, and the Asylum Seeker Program
- My role involves ensuring program effectiveness, coordinating service delivery, and supporting the professional development of my team to maximize positive outcomes for clients.
Resettlement Specialist
World Relief Seattle
02.2022 - 08.2022
- I assessed the needs, strengths, and goals of newly arrived refugees and Special Visa Immigrants (SVI), developing comprehensive action plans with both short and long-term objectives to facilitate their resettlement in the United States
- I coordinated with healthcare providers, housing authorities, and government agencies to ensure access to essential services and provided ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful integration into the community.
Resettlement Caseworker
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE-RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT CENTER AFRICA
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Among other duties, I conducted refugee interviews for resettlement to the United States and prepared their files for immigration interviews.
Case Processing Assistant
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE-RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT CENTER
05.2015 - 06.2018
- In my role, I scanned and attached documents to the refugee system (START) and updated the identity tab
- I carried out quality assessments to ensure the accuracy of information updated in START and requested and re-requested security checks for refugees in the program
- Additionally, I undertook any other duties assigned by the supervisor, prepared refugees in the program for adjudication by USCIS, and performed data entry into START, a refugee database.
Volunteer
G-UNITED -KENYAN GOVERNMENT
09.2014 - 04.2015
- As a volunteer under the G United initiative, a program initiated by the Kenyan government, I was assigned to a local primary school where I undertook various responsibilities and achieved the following: Assisted struggling learners in improving their literacy skills, resulting in noticeable progress for a number of children
- Promoted and facilitated national cohesion within the county of placement, fostering unity and understanding among community members
- Initiated community projects aimed at improving the local area and enhancing personal development
- Notably, I took the initiative to provide computer training for members of the local community, empowering them with essential digital literacy skills.
Computer Tutor
EAST AFRICAN VISION INSTITUTE
01.2008 - 12.2009
- I served as a computer tutor, guiding students through a 3-month computer learning course.
Volunteer
FIELD ATTACHMENT-AMPHATH
04.2008 - 07.2008
- I completed a field attachment at AMPATH (Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare) in Kenya, where I worked with HIV/AIDS patients on a daily basis
- The following were my key responsibilities: Maintaining patient's schedules
- Tracking of no-show patients through making calls or house visits
- Counselling of patients
- Handing out food rations.
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MOI UNIVERSITY
12.2013
Skills
- Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure - independently and within a team
- START (Refugee Processing database) - Very Good
- Experienced gained managing various refugee database system Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Programs proficiency:
- Excellent at both verbal and non-verbal communication
- Interviewing
- Multilingual
- Data collection
- Leadership
- Computer Literacy
- Customer service
- Time management
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Health & Wellness Manager
World Relief-Seattle
09.2023 - Current
Resettlement Specialist
World Relief Seattle
02.2022 - 08.2022
Resettlement Caseworker
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE-RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT CENTER AFRICA
07.2018 - 11.2021
Case Processing Assistant
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE-RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT CENTER
05.2015 - 06.2018
Volunteer
G-UNITED -KENYAN GOVERNMENT
09.2014 - 04.2015
Volunteer
FIELD ATTACHMENT-AMPHATH
04.2008 - 07.2008
Computer Tutor
EAST AFRICAN VISION INSTITUTE
01.2008 - 12.2009
BACHELORS OF ARTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MOI UNIVERSITY
Driver's License
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