Tahara Samuel

Experience

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  Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2022

  • Employment Specialist

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2022

  • Housing Counselor

    Dec 2017 - Feb 2020
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  Aspire Health Alliance

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

  Senior Housing Specialist
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  Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.

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  Case Manager
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  Madison Park Development Corporation

  Feb 2021 - now

  Recruit and connect residents to VIP(Village in Progress) and NTT(Neighborhood Trauma Team) coalition and activities.Support Block Captains (individuals that live in the community who advocate for residents and members of the community) with rebuilding neighborhood connection between residents and City resources.Assist with rebuilding resident engagement around coalitions, and assist with VIP and NTT with related meetings and/or activities.Actively recruit resident volunteers for various outreach projects and activity planning Building relationships with residents that reside in their designated areaSupervised up to 12 youth interns teaching advocacy, community support and event planningCreated events for the community that supported healthy healing, celebration, connectivity and annual celebrations for over 250 plus.Facilitated the B2 Hub of community partners to provide wrap around services for those affected by substance challenges and mental healthProvided knowledge and access to formal and informal resources in the community on a variety of services such as youth development, trauma awareness and response, violence prevention and mental and behavioral health servicesActively supported and worked along with other community agencies and organizations that provide resources to residents.Attended in trainings prepared by BPHCCreated opportunity for neighborhood outreach activities as assignedIdentify youth and families disconnected from these services. o Attend all VIP and NTT meetings and activities Show less

  • Community Planning Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Community Support Coordinator

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2022