Sarina Keffer
Lead Housing Navigator
Hixson,TN
Summary
Dedicated individual empowering those experiencing homelessness by communicating with local agencies and landlords. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Housing Navigator
City Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with local service providers and landlords to best serve those experiencing homelessness
- Regularly visited service provider agencies to build relationships with agency staff and individuals experiencing homelessness in order to effectively pass on necessary communication to clients
- Established relationships with local landlords and property management companies to facilitate move-ins with clients by applying for units, signing leases, providing necessary documents, filing for funding resources, as well as advocating for the clients
- Helped facilitate monthly round tables for landlords to gain new information on while relating to those experiencing homelessness and how landlords could change that
Member Political Organizer
SEIU Local 205
Chattanooga, TN
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Liaised with political organizations and initiatives to confirm consideration of community best interests within campaigns and political agendas.
Intern
The Borgen Project
Remote
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Met with members of Congress and/or Congressional staffers in your State and District
- Represented The Borgen Project at various business, political, and community events
- Assisted with fundraising by creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting targets
- Mobilized individuals to contact their members of Congress in support of key poverty-reduction legislation
Assistant Camp Director
City Of Acworth
Acworth, GA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised a team of counselors, guided and assisted students during activities to provide developmental stimulation
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior
- Planned and implemented camp unit's daily activities to encourage campers' personal growth and positive peer relationships
- Advised camp management of camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 08.2014 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Social Justice And Human Rights
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2022 - Current
Skills
Prioritizing needs of individuals
undefinedCertification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Emergency Solutions Grant Training
07-2022
Master of Arts - Social Justice And Human Rights
Arizona State University
05.2022 - Current
Member Political Organizer
SEIU Local 205
01.2022 - 11.2022
Housing Quality Standards Certification
08-2021
Emergency Solutions Grant Training
07-2021
Housing Navigator
City Of Chattanooga
06.2021 - 11.2022
CPR/First Aid
04-2021
Intern
The Borgen Project
01.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Camp Director
City Of Acworth
04.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
Georgia Southern University
08.2014 - 05.2019
Trainings
National Low Income Housing Coalition, Member
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Homeless and Housing Resource Center
- Helping Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness Obtain Identification Documents
- Applying New COVID-19-Related Funding to Address the Housing Needs of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and Co-occurring Disorders
- Learning Community: Supportive Housing Models That Work
- Integrating Behavioral Health Supports into Respite Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Methamphetamine & Transition to Housing: Strategies to Support People to Thrive in Permanent Housing
Housing First University
- Housing First Introduction
- Preparing Your Community for Housing First
Trainings
National Low Income Housing Coalition, Member
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Homeless and Housing Resource Center
- Helping Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness Obtain Identification Documents
- Applying New COVID-19-Related Funding to Address the Housing Needs of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and Co-occurring Disorders
- Learning Community: Supportive Housing Models That Work
- Integrating Behavioral Health Supports into Respite Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Methamphetamine & Transition to Housing: Strategies to Support People to Thrive in Permanent Housing
Housing First University
- Housing First Introduction
- Preparing Your Community for Housing First
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