Program coordinator

Adam Kadogo

651-***-**** • Fridley, MN • **********@*****.***

Connector and visionary motivated toward progress, public service and interpersonal excellence Working Languages: English • French • Swahili • Lingala • Kinyarwanda Current Certifications: Medication Aide • CPR

Program Coordinator-Refugee Cash Assistance August 2021-Present Lutheran Social Services Minneapolis, MN

Prepare individual to become self-sufficient, job coaching, interview practice and budgeting. Build relationships with community employers and refer the individuals for job placement. Collaborate across teams to best serve individuals and provide expertise, cultural and linguistic support. Benefits eligibility assessment for RCA and SNAP, benefits processing, and RCA approval using MAXIS, follow up with Individual monthly, tracking benefits issuance for 6 months reviews and closure responsibility once individual. Become financially self-sufficient, interacting month to month with Counties in MN- Metro and Central for different case scenarios.

Resident Assistant / Nursing Assistant August 2020- May 2021 The Waters Senior Living Saint Paul, MN

Compassionately care for the dignity and wellness of senior Contribute to resident enrichment through sharing the immigrant experience in structured resident groups. Prioritize and evaluate resident needs while collaborating with a team of inter-disciplinary colleagues. Interacting daily with nurses for resident special and prescription changes. Mental Health Worker January-August 2020

Community Involvement Programs Minneapolis, MN

Provided skilled support to individuals with long-term mental health diagnoses in group home settings. Documented clients’ outcomes and activities to ensure coordinated care across providers, Assess day to day Client for behavior appearance, report changes to the client’s private doctor, for the med change if needed. Material Handler and Builder April 2018-July 2020

Cintas Corporation Saint Paul, MN

Employee of the Year (2018)

Collaborated with staff across teams to coordinate efforts and increase wellness of company. Participated on staff advisory panels to make meaningful policy changes and improve communication with the team, Orders confirmation and building as assigned.

Youth Programs Manager 2009-2015

Nakivale Youth Center (UNHCR Funded) Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda Planned and implemented daily programming at youth center serving East African refugee youth. Convene youth leaders from all ethnic groups to ensure inclusive and engaging programming Represent the interests of youths in larger community as key speaker and coordinator of engagement Present program participation, outcomes and needs to UNHCR and other funders to secure program resources. Assist with management of program funds, budgeting, and overall vision of Youth Center development, Creating Youth educational project for better future dependency. Trauma Counselor 2012-2015

Tutapona Nakivale Camp, Uganda

Received newcomers in settlement and administered initial intake for trauma counseling and wellness programs. Interpreted between clients and providers to ensure accurate needs assessment and planning. Interdisciplinary Studies 2012-2016

Bukavu Catholic University Democratic Republic of Congo Other Experience and Skills:

MAXIS (BleuZone),

Microsoft (Outlook, Excell, Work, P-point “Fair”)

Working Remotely,

Trainings,

Strong Verbal Communication,

Medication Pass,

Sanitation,

Delivery,

Warehouse.

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