Kisha R. Bridges-Ward

202-***-**** ad46a7@r.postjobfree.com 1400 Irving St.., NW Washington, D.C 20010 EXPERIENCE

These Are They Ministry

Washington, D.C

Domestic Violence Advocate

Parent Educator Contractor

Housing Navigation/Stabilization

12/2013 – Present

• Served as a key liaison between victims, Crime Victims Program and court services.

• Guided participants through the civil and criminal justice process.

• Attended court proceedings, arranged transportation for victims, contacted safe houses if needed; provided victims with updates pertaining to their cases.

• Worked with families to provide a customized, competency based parenting program to meet the needs of the homeless, victims of domestic violence, the accused and to reunite children with parents following long periods of incarceration.

• Provided Protective Factors to at-risk families for the prevention of child abuse and neglect cases to re- duce the effects of trauma and stress by creating a safe space for children and their parents to practice top- ics during group sessions.

• Supported individuals in successfully transitioning into Permanent Support Housing.

• Assisted individuals with independent living, sobriety, psychiatric stability, housing stability and engage- ment in the community.

House of Ruth

Washington, DC

Case Manager

10/2021 – 7/25/2022

• Developed a therapeutic relationship with the clients to assess their strengths and needs

• Completed and maintained accurate, thorough documentation reflecting all case management and coun- seling functions and activities.

• Effectively managed all emergencies by following standard procedures.

• Attended all training sessions to develop a variety of psycho-education and support groups, activities and teach a range of living skills and social skills including parenting.

• Scheduled evening groups to allow working parents an opportunity to participate in trainings and discuss needs while addressing build upon skilled based activities. Synergy Family Services

Hyattsville, MD

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)

10/2020-10/2021

• Worked to assist individuals (both children and adults) to reach a higher level of independence.

• Assists both children and adults to maximize community integration and accessing and coordinating ser- vices and resources while working to ensure that each individual has access to the best possible treat- ment and care.

• Strive to help individuals in areas such as education, employment, life skills and managing activities of their daily living.

• Provided one-on-one support & vital information to families who have youth with special needs and re- quirements

Community Connections

Washington, DC

Transition Specialist

08/2017 – 08/2019

• Connect youth and young adults to mental health services, government benefits, education and voca- tional programs and supports specifically geared to them. Build a system of care specifically to meet the needs of Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 16-25.

• Promoted recovery by identifying strengths and teaching skills to help them achieve and maintain per- sonal wellness.

• Maintained individual case notes and monthly status reports on participants’ educational, vocational, homelessness and mental health.

• Worked with participants on hard/soft skills, effective oral/communicating and power point presenta- tions.

Universal Healthcare Management Services

Washington, D.C

Community Support/Outreach Worker

Substance Abuse Contractor

01/2010 – 06/2014

• Performed initial on-going assessment (s) with Pretrial Services, group homes, institutions for learning and households as a member of a connected staff to model case management care as a professional of so- cial work practices.

• Implemented and undertook aggressive and continuous outreach to promote and reunite consumers to ap- propriate services, activities, and opportunities required by the Department of Mental Health.

• Undertake and model aggressive and continuous outreach among residents to communicate to them the opportunities & requirements associated with (programs) to promote participation by recruiting residents for appropriate activities.

• Assisted young people with the prevention of substance abuse, unemployment, partner, intimate and do- mestic violence.

Advocate for Justice & Education Inc.

Washington, D.C

Patient Navigator

08/1997 – 06/2011

• Evaluated consumers and referred eligible clients to other resources for medical/mental health care ser- vices, various prescriptions drug stores, and reminded clients of appointments & ancillary services

• Provided one-on-one support & vital information to families who have youth with special needs and IEP/504 plans.

Interviewed, work & facilitate delivery of specialty care information to low income, homeless & unin- sured consumers.

EDUCATION

Catholic University of America/Metropolitan School of Professional Studies (MSPS) (3.75 GPA) 5/16/2020 Calvary Bible Institute – Washington, DC (Certificate of Ministry) Graduated 8/2/2017 Sojourner-Douglas College, Lanham, MD (Certification-of-Completion) Substance Abuse & Addiction Counselor Training (Certification-of-Completion) Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention-CPI (Certification-of-Completion) Regional Alcohol & Drug Detoxification-RADD (Certification-of-Completion)

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