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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Nadia Yvette Benimana

Nadia Yvette Benimana

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated social worker with holistic and inclusive approaches to working with people. Focused on achieving results and maintaining high levels of professionalism with clients. Always looking for learning catalysts and opportunities for growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Stage Housing Case Manager

YMCA National Capital Region
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Ran errands and provided general office support in professional environment.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects

Social Worker Intern

Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Centre
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance to more than 50 customers a day.
  • Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations.
  • Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
  • Conducted research and wrote reports to provide accurate and up-to-date summaries of client conditions.
  • Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.

Customer Service Advisor

NTT (BC Health And PCX)
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Provided advice and solutions via telephone to high-volume of inbound customer calls originating from anywhere in Canada
  • Applied expert knowledge of PCX's products and services.
  • Proactively identified opportunities to maximize customers experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service by building productive relationships, resolving complex issues and boosting customer loyalty
  • Used company software for data entry of customer service information for quality control purposes.

Volunteer

Catholic Centre for Immigrants
04.2020 - Current

• Provided interpreter services to newcomers.

• Ensured service continuity in responding to inquiries and urgent requests from the public.

• Assisted in organizing and implementing programs to aid groups and local community members.

Case Worker

UNHCR- Rwanda, United
04.2016 - 06.2019
  • Nations High Commissions for Refugees, Provided interpreter services to newcomers.
  • Ensured service continuity in responding to inquiries and urgent requests from the public.
  • Assisted in organizing and implementing programs to aid groups and local community members.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
  • Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.

Education

Associate of Science - Social Service Worker - Intensive

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker And Administration

Mount Kenya University
Kenya
08.2018

Skills

  • English Fluent
  • Swahili Fluent
  • Kinyarwanda Fluent
  • Luganda Fluent
  • French Advanced
  • Kirundi Fluent

Accomplishments

  • 5+ years of customer service
  • Proficient in Corporate Microsoft applications (MS Word, Outlook, Excel,
  • Internet Explorer, etc.), Social Media and
  • Virtual learning platforms
  • Great multi-tasking skills with sound judgment and discretion in decision making
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills at work
  • Problem-solving
  • Service optimization

Certification

CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS


  • WHMIS 2023
  • AODA 2023
  • Health and Safety in 4 Steps
  • YESS Employment Skills Training OCISO 2023

Timeline

Second Stage Housing Case Manager

YMCA National Capital Region
04.2023 - Current

Social Worker Intern

Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Centre
02.2023 - 04.2023

Customer Service Advisor

NTT (BC Health And PCX)
11.2020 - 12.2022

Volunteer

Catholic Centre for Immigrants
04.2020 - Current

Case Worker

UNHCR- Rwanda, United
04.2016 - 06.2019

Associate of Science - Social Service Worker - Intensive

Algonquin College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker And Administration

Mount Kenya University

CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS


  • WHMIS 2023
  • AODA 2023
  • Health and Safety in 4 Steps
  • YESS Employment Skills Training OCISO 2023
Nadia Yvette Benimana