Service Training

Z'ora Waring

*** ***** **, *****, ** ***** Phone: 347-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Qualifications

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Objective

Currently seeking a position that will enable me to utilize my experience

in the Human Service profession to promote, manage, and coordinate the

needs of the disabled, homeless and under privileged population.

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Profile:

Service-focused human service professional and program coordinator with a

strong commitment to servicing the needs of disadvantaged, homeless,

special-needs populations, the youth and adults . Excel in program and

organizational planning, Skilled in building community support. Proficient

in microsoft office

Key Accomplishments:

2008-present-Generalist, Boulevard Clubhouse

. Responsible for a caseload of 38 special needs members records,

(Vocational rehab plans and monthly progress notes

. Job development, maintain records of all efforts to secure

Transitional Employment

. Oversee the functioning of the Employment and Education work unit

. Facilitate the members learning and adhering to relevant work,

interpersonal, health and safety skills

. Engage members to become involved in the daily operations and task

related to the functioning of the Clubhouse

. Assist members with all job-seeking activities including job skill

development, resume writing and discussing employment needs.

2004-2008- Case worker, Heritage Health and Housing

. Responsible for initial intake with mentally ill and MICA clients

. Refer clients to treatment programs/vocational training etc

. Assist with Benefits (SSI, Public Assistance and Housing interviews

. Organize and facilitate groups for independent living

. Documentation of daily activities and operations for monthly reports

. Assisted residents in the completion of all housing applications and

ensured the applications are submitted to housing programs in a timely

manner.

. Participated in team meetings, case conferences, department meetings,

weekly individual supervisory sessions and staff training.

2003-2004 Residence Couselor Leak and Watts

. Responsible for the intake for new clients, refer clients to various

programs such as treatment programs for chemical dependency

. Responsible for the safety of teenage girls ages 12-17, harm

reduction

. Responsible for documentation of daily activities and operations for

monthly reports

. served meals facilitated weekly communtiy meetings

2001-2003- Head Teacher, Manhattan Kids Club New York

. Developed Lesson plans according to theme (math, science English,

Social Studies and reading)

. Responsible for the safety of (12) 4-5 year olds

. established rapports with parent

. planned and participated in educational field outings with the

children.

1998- 2001 Organizer Acorn Non-profit Organization

. Organize /coordinate groups

. empower tenants with knowledge of legal rights

. responsible for supplying tenants with community resources

. generate intakes for entering the union

. organize/coordinate rallies.

Education:

AAS in Early Childhood Ed, Hostos Community college

C.A.S.A.C.T- certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor training

References furnished upon request:

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