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Kia Colson

Catonsville

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in community engagement and conflict resolution. Proven track record in implementing outreach strategies and assessing risks, leading to improved team performance and safety outcomes. Expertise in data collection and case management, dedicated to fostering positive relationships in high-risk environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Outreach

Yap Inc. /Group Violence Reduction Strategy
Baltimore
05.2021 - Current
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Proven strategy aims to address the norms perpetuating violence in Baltimore by focusing resources on individuals identified as being at the highest acute risk of involvement in gun violence.
  • Canvass in the target area to build rapport and establish a presence.
  • Locate high risk individual

CNA/Home Health Nurse

Compassionate Care Home Health Services
Catonsville
07.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for assisting with everyday activities like dressing, eating, and bathing, as well as maintaining housekeeping. Or companion. Duties of a CNA.

Violence Interrupter /Outreach Worker

Yap Inc. Baltimore Safe Streets /Penn-North
Baltimore
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Identifying and detecting potential shooting events, individuals and groups at highest risk of involvement in a shooting or killing.
  • Formulating action plans to resolve conflicts.
  • Mediating conflicts between individuals anDocumenting all conflict mediations (form provided by Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE)d/or groups.
  • Canvass in target area to build rapport and establish presence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Disability Inclusion Aid

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Baltimore
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Collaborate with summer camp instructors to modify curriculum and teaching materials to suit the needs of students requiring additional support
  • Provide individualized one on one support to help campers complete projects/performances
  • Provide one-on- one tutorials when necessary along with accommodations and modifications as necessary
  • Communicate with the Education summer camp team and student families to support students’ social, emotional well-being by implementing positive behavior support strategies.
  • Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings

Education

Medical Assistance

All State Career
Dundalk
03-2015

CNA/GNA

IT Works
Baltimore, MD
01-2000

High School Diploma -

Francis And Wood
Baltimore, MD
06-1997

Skills

  • Conflict resolution and crisis intervention
  • Community engagement and outreach
  • Data collection and case management
  • Case management
  • Outreach strategy
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Supervision and leadership
  • First Aid/CPR

Accomplishments

Out standing Outreach of the year 2024

Affiliations

Home Decoratior

Fashion creator

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

Working More Effectively with LGBTQ+ Children and Youth

Stop the Breed course

Timeline

Lead Outreach

Yap Inc. /Group Violence Reduction Strategy
05.2021 - Current

CNA/Home Health Nurse

Compassionate Care Home Health Services
07.2019 - Current

Violence Interrupter /Outreach Worker

Yap Inc. Baltimore Safe Streets /Penn-North
03.2018 - 05.2021

Disability Inclusion Aid

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
07.2016 - 06.2018

Medical Assistance

All State Career

CNA/GNA

IT Works

High School Diploma -

Francis And Wood

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