Kadijatu Kamara
121 Willow Bend Dr Owings Mills, MD 21117
240-581-2429 - Kadijatuk28@gmail.com
Proven professional withexperience and demonstratedaccomplishments in case management witha concentration in
situationaland chronic homelessness, crisis resolution, substance abuse andmental healthrecoveryguiding patients toward
transitionbyoffering tools to enhance life skills.
Areas of Expertise
Case Management
RecoveryCounselor
Clinical supervision
Advocacy/Client Rights
Client Assessment
Rapport Building
Crisis Intervention
Client Confidentiality
Program Implementation
Organizing/Planning
Reporting & Communication
Therapeutic Boundaries
Demonstrated Success In:
Case Management/Counseling
 Interviewclients, reviewrecords, conduct assessments, and confer withother professionals to evaluate condition of
client to plan andcoordinate treatment, drawingon social workexperience and patient needs.
 Assist clients inadhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to
appointments, and providing support.
 Assist individuals withserious and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse diagnosesinmaintaining
rehabilitationandrecoverygoals.
 Developindividualizedsocialization, andadaptations skills, leisure activities andinformal support networks.
Reporting/Communication
 Monitor, evaluate, andrecord client progress withrespect to treatment/housing or relatedgoals.
 Modifytreatment plans according to changes.
 Maintainaccurate records andreports regardingthe clients’ history, progress and servicesprovided, and related
mandatedinformation.
 Produce effective planningand evaluations inrelationshipwithprogram.
 Qualityreview medical records for federalauditing.
Outreach/Advocacy
 Counsel clients inindividual andgroup sessions to assist themindealingwith issues relatedto their current status.
 Educate clients and communitymembers about mentalandphysicalillness, abuse, and communityresources.
 Stayabreast andrefer patient or familyto communityresources.
 Provide services inaccordance withPerson Centered Plans, assisted withobtaining andmaintaining basic livingneeds
such as housing, food, medical care, educationandemployment.
Professional Experience
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES–(CaseManager) 2013-2014
Provides services including,assessment, and goal planning; monitoring, follow up and counseling. Documents and
reports activities performed. Sensitive response to client with strong commitment and focus on housing
stabilization; collaborate with assessment team to create goals for service provision, as well as facilitate benefit
determination to meet the needs of the population through advocacy, and supports learning toward utilizing
natural and community supports towards employment, health and education to promote self sufficiency.
Community Action Council- (Community Support Specialist Volunteer) 02/2012
Compute customer information using Microsoft Word and Excel
Schedule client for office visits, organize and maintain filing system
Interact directlywith a diverse population, responding to various inquiries and concerns.
Obtain andprocess client personalinformationquick andaccurately
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits withclients.
Submit reports andreview reports or problems withsuperior.
Kadijatu Kamara
121 Willow Bend Dr Owings Mills, MD 21117
240-581-2429 - Kadijatuk28@gmail.com
Interviewindividuals or familymembers to compile informationon social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
Provide informationor refer individuals to public or private agenciesor communityservices for assistance.
Consult withsupervisor concerningprograms for individual families.
Advise clients regarding foodstamps, childcare, food, moneymanagement, sanitation, or housekeeping.
Oversee day-to-daygroupactivities of residents ininstitution.
Visit individuals in homesor attend groupmeetings to provide information onagencyservices, requirements, or procedures.
Monitor free, supplementarymeal program to ensure cleanliness offacilityandthat eligibilityguidelines are met for persons receivingmeals.
Additional Employment
Rehabilitation Manager- HumanimInc. ColumbiaMD- 2013 -2013
Case Manager- Rescare Inc. Lanham MD- 2012 -2013 Rehabilitation
Specialist/Residential Counselor: Emerge Inc. 01/2011 - 12/2011
Education, Certification & Training
Lorenz University - Bachelor of Humanity& Social Science, minor Healthcare, 2010
 ClientRights
 Documentation
 Clinical Supervision
 IncidentReporting
 FirstAid/CPR
 Person Centered Thinking
 Therapeutic Boundaries
 Universal Precautions
 CrisisResponseTraining

Recent resume 2015

  • 1.
    Kadijatu Kamara 121 WillowBend Dr Owings Mills, MD 21117 240-581-2429 - Kadijatuk28@gmail.com Proven professional withexperience and demonstratedaccomplishments in case management witha concentration in situationaland chronic homelessness, crisis resolution, substance abuse andmental healthrecoveryguiding patients toward transitionbyoffering tools to enhance life skills. Areas of Expertise Case Management RecoveryCounselor Clinical supervision Advocacy/Client Rights Client Assessment Rapport Building Crisis Intervention Client Confidentiality Program Implementation Organizing/Planning Reporting & Communication Therapeutic Boundaries Demonstrated Success In: Case Management/Counseling  Interviewclients, reviewrecords, conduct assessments, and confer withother professionals to evaluate condition of client to plan andcoordinate treatment, drawingon social workexperience and patient needs.  Assist clients inadhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, and providing support.  Assist individuals withserious and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse diagnosesinmaintaining rehabilitationandrecoverygoals.  Developindividualizedsocialization, andadaptations skills, leisure activities andinformal support networks. Reporting/Communication  Monitor, evaluate, andrecord client progress withrespect to treatment/housing or relatedgoals.  Modifytreatment plans according to changes.  Maintainaccurate records andreports regardingthe clients’ history, progress and servicesprovided, and related mandatedinformation.  Produce effective planningand evaluations inrelationshipwithprogram.  Qualityreview medical records for federalauditing. Outreach/Advocacy  Counsel clients inindividual andgroup sessions to assist themindealingwith issues relatedto their current status.  Educate clients and communitymembers about mentalandphysicalillness, abuse, and communityresources.  Stayabreast andrefer patient or familyto communityresources.  Provide services inaccordance withPerson Centered Plans, assisted withobtaining andmaintaining basic livingneeds such as housing, food, medical care, educationandemployment. Professional Experience LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES–(CaseManager) 2013-2014 Provides services including,assessment, and goal planning; monitoring, follow up and counseling. Documents and reports activities performed. Sensitive response to client with strong commitment and focus on housing stabilization; collaborate with assessment team to create goals for service provision, as well as facilitate benefit determination to meet the needs of the population through advocacy, and supports learning toward utilizing natural and community supports towards employment, health and education to promote self sufficiency. Community Action Council- (Community Support Specialist Volunteer) 02/2012 Compute customer information using Microsoft Word and Excel Schedule client for office visits, organize and maintain filing system Interact directlywith a diverse population, responding to various inquiries and concerns. Obtain andprocess client personalinformationquick andaccurately Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits withclients. Submit reports andreview reports or problems withsuperior.
  • 2.
    Kadijatu Kamara 121 WillowBend Dr Owings Mills, MD 21117 240-581-2429 - Kadijatuk28@gmail.com Interviewindividuals or familymembers to compile informationon social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history. Provide informationor refer individuals to public or private agenciesor communityservices for assistance. Consult withsupervisor concerningprograms for individual families. Advise clients regarding foodstamps, childcare, food, moneymanagement, sanitation, or housekeeping. Oversee day-to-daygroupactivities of residents ininstitution. Visit individuals in homesor attend groupmeetings to provide information onagencyservices, requirements, or procedures. Monitor free, supplementarymeal program to ensure cleanliness offacilityandthat eligibilityguidelines are met for persons receivingmeals. Additional Employment Rehabilitation Manager- HumanimInc. ColumbiaMD- 2013 -2013 Case Manager- Rescare Inc. Lanham MD- 2012 -2013 Rehabilitation Specialist/Residential Counselor: Emerge Inc. 01/2011 - 12/2011 Education, Certification & Training Lorenz University - Bachelor of Humanity& Social Science, minor Healthcare, 2010  ClientRights  Documentation  Clinical Supervision  IncidentReporting  FirstAid/CPR  Person Centered Thinking  Therapeutic Boundaries  Universal Precautions  CrisisResponseTraining