Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Strongpersonalattributes
Volunteer Experience
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Certification
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Lucy Mukhavi

Winnipeg

Summary

Dedicated result oriented and eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities. Friendly with a positive attitude. Able to establish strong working relationships and rapport when interacting with people.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth program coordinator

LetsStopAIDS
10.2022
  • Developing and coordinating the implementation, and evaluation of the youth programs
  • Working in partnership with community organizations
  • Identifying and reporting trends and priorities needs for children youth in the community
  • Determining the gaps in service delivery and recommending strategies for improvement
  • Ensuring that the programs and services are effective in meeting the needs of all youth, and adhere to the organizational objectives.

Direct Support Professional (day Program)

Epic Opportunities
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to individuals.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Supported individuals to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions with managers.

Direct Support Professional ( Residential )

Pulford Community Living Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to individuals
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized individual environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented individuals health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Transported individuals to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of individuals by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes to supervisor.

Youth advocate, Coordinator

Ambassador for Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health Program. (AYARHEP)
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Delivered knowledgeable education and advice through WhatsApp groups on issues such as general health, mental wellbeing, and positive lifestyle choices
  • Supported individuals dealing with issues like adherence to treatment, stress, accessing sexual and reproductive health services, life skills and mental health by facilitating their weekly group sessions
  • Counseled adolescent and young people on the optimal strategies for dealing with problems like mental health, abuse, and adherence while supporting those dealing grief, stress, and chemical dependency
  • Conducted individual and group counseling and therapeutic intervention services to improve levels of mental, social, or behavioral functioning at home, work and in community
  • Analyzed agenda, reports, and other supporting documentation to prepare for and develop ideas for presentation at board meetings
  • Served on programs committee to further organization initiatives and advise internal stakeholders on long-term strategies while assessing organization's operations for compliance with relevant regulations and overall legality
  • Implemented improved policies and procedures to optimize resources
  • Collaborated with board members, senior executives, and industry partners to revitalize operations and achieve ambitious short- and long-term targets.

Peer Health educator

Children of God Relief Institute, Lea Toto Program
12.2018 - 07.2021
  • Helped individual clients identify issues affecting overall health and developed health and social management plans and goals
  • Completed basic preventive and diagnostic care, including administering basic immunizations, and checking vital signs
  • Delivered knowledgeable education and advice to community groups on issues such as general health, mental wellbeing, and positive lifestyle choices
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Supervised children during different activities to maintain safety and keep everyone under care focused on positive interaction.
  • Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
  • Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems like adherence to treatment, stress, access to sexual and reproductive health services.

Education

No Degree - Individuals Living With Disability

Open Future Learning
Winnipeg, Canada
07.2023

BSC in tourism and travel management -

Technical University of Kenya
04.2022

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YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) Network
12.2020

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Children of God Relief Institute (COGRI) Lea Toto Program
04.2018

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Children of God Relief Institute (COGRI) Lea Toto Program
04.2018

Skills

  • Workshop development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Community Outreach
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Volunteer Management
  • Youth engagement

Strongpersonalattributes

  • Dedicated result oriented individual.
  • Positive thinking and collaborative.
  • Reliable, time management and attention to details.
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Volunteer Experience

  • 10/2022, Present, Youth program coordinator, LetsStopAIDS, Developing and coordinating the implementation, and evaluation of the youth programs., Working in partnership with community organizations., Identifying and reporting trends and priorities needs for children youth in the community., Determining the gaps in service delivery and recommending strategies for improvement., Ensuring that the programs and services are effective in meeting the needs of all youth, and adhere to the organizational objectives.
  • 12/2018, 07/2021, Peer Health educator, Children of God Relief Institute, Lea Toto Program, Nairobi, Kenya, Helped individual clients identify issues affecting overall health and developed health and social management plans and goals., Completed basic preventive and diagnostic care, including administering basic immunizations, and checking vital signs., Followed up with clients after appointments to check on current health and verify completion of required actions., Delivered knowledgeable education and advice to community groups on issues such as general health, mental wellbeing, and positive lifestyle choices., Supported and counseled individuals dealing with issues like adherence to treatment, stress, accessing sexual and reproductive health services, life skills and mental health by facilitating their weekly group sessions., Supervised children during different activities to maintain safety and keep everyone under care focused on positive interaction.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

First Aid certification

Non violent crisis intervention

Guide to ALIDA training - CLDS


Timeline

Direct Support Professional (day Program)

Epic Opportunities
12.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional ( Residential )

Pulford Community Living Services
11.2022 - Current

Youth program coordinator

LetsStopAIDS
10.2022

Youth advocate, Coordinator

Ambassador for Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health Program. (AYARHEP)
07.2020 - 08.2022

Peer Health educator

Children of God Relief Institute, Lea Toto Program
12.2018 - 07.2021

No Degree - Individuals Living With Disability

Open Future Learning

BSC in tourism and travel management -

Technical University of Kenya

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YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) Network

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Children of God Relief Institute (COGRI) Lea Toto Program

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Children of God Relief Institute (COGRI) Lea Toto Program

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