Justin Murinda
New Glasgow,NS
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in kenya Respectful and compassionate professional offering 3 years serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Refugee support
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
Translator and Interpreter
Hias,CVT NGos
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
- Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - In Sociology
Ulk
Gisenyi Rwanda05.2015
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Child Development
- Therapeutic Services
- Case Documentation
Timeline
Social Worker
Refugee support
08.2019 - 10.2021
Translator and Interpreter
Hias,CVT NGos
05.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - In Sociology
Ulk
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