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
Dundalk03-2015
CNA/GNA
IT Works
Baltimore, MD01-2000
High School Diploma -
Francis And Wood
Baltimore, MD06-1997
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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