Dr. Arega Nigussie (Walden Alumni Ambassador Network)

Experience

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  Company: Previous Professional Experience

  Sept 1982 - Apr 1991

  Rehab Coordinator, Principal of High School, Relief and Rehabilitation Coordinator

  Reorganized High schools to reflect and be useful to the community, improved the delivery and instructional methodology, convene and chair a local committee from the community, lead a project to build a new comprehensive high school with the help of the community, lead the effort in empowering the community to improve the school environment, lead the effort of adult literacy through night school, lead the effort to expand basic education to children and especially girls in the rural community, coordinated elimination of hunger and poverty, coordinated efforts of alleviating the problem of malnutrition of children, lead efforts of capacity improvement of the community through food for work program; compiled and analyzed data regarding prognosis of food needs in Ethiopia; compiled observational report of the crisis situation in conflict zones in Ethiopia; compiled alert reports to donor agencies under a very difficult circumstance; participate in opening safe corridor free of armed groups, provide emergency and help in socioeconomic reintegration of displaced people due to conflict, participate in preparation of safe environment for female, child, and the elders. Show less

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  Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

  Aug 1993 - Aug 2005

  Description: Entered department as Child Welfare Specialist II, progressed to higher positions: Child Welfare Specialist II, 1993 – 1995; Public Service Administrator, 1995 – 2003; Field Service Manager, 2003 – 2005. Supervised the clinical social work staff, participated in the review of State Department Rules and Procedures, took part in the accomplishment of professional certification of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, took an active and leadership role in the automation of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Show less - Participate in the evaluation and revamp of the rules and procedures of IDCFS based on best practice, later implemented in 2003.- Participate in the first formation of (SACWIS), automation of the state agency.- Lead the first pilot project implementation of SACWIS.- Provided leadership to QI/QC of the site- Observed and chaired the site subcommittees in weekly meeting.- Compiled report of the outcomes of the committee discussions.- Evaluate progress in implementing policy and procedure.- Scheduled and lead peer reviews resulting in the first accreditation of IDCFS.- Lead the preparation of site accreditation.- Lead and achieved the first accreditation of assigned site in the history of IDCFS. Show less Description: Administered Children and Family Services Department through Child Welfare Specialists team, coordinated work of staff including supervision and evaluation, job-embedded professional development and team building, provided clinical supervision to individual specialists and monitored assigned services and programs– Gathered field data program and ensured compliance and effectiveness, prepared report with SACIWIS Technology– Provided assessment of program needs and resources through quality improvement activities and best practices– Chaired Quality Assurance Committee and provided representation and consultation with other outside professionals to facilitate coordination, collaboration and cooperation between agency and the communityKey Accomplishment:– Upgraded work processes, efficiency, and quality, evaluated comprehensive social assessment and service plans in supports of mission, vision, policies and procedures Show less Provided child welfare services to 54 youth and their families, established working relationships with children and families, and monitored progress, served as agency liaison and submitted progress reports to court along with recommendations and updated departmental database on assigned cases– Reviewed and approved routine correspondence; compiled and reported caseload statistics on a weekly basis to team supervisor using SACWIS technology.– Participated in clinical staffing regarding children, youth, and families and set case plan goals and objectivesKey Accomplishment:– Developed treatment plans for parents to build protective capacities and strengthen families. implemented permanency plans for children to ensure placement stability and meet requirements of established laws– Provided supportive counseling to clients, arranged for provision of services from community resources Show less

  • Field Service Manager

    Apr 2003 - Aug 2005

  • Site Chairperson to Committee on Best Practrice

    Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

  • Public Service Administrator

    Sept 1995 - Mar 2003

  • Chid Welfare Specialist II

    Aug 1993 - Aug 1995
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  Self-Employed

  Feb 2016 - now

  I am an expert in curriculum development, the type and setting of instructions, and evaluation. I served in the leadership role, starting from small to statewide institutions. I trained, couched, and supervised teachers and social workers. I cultivated teamwork and evaluated educational organizations in implementing the three cornerstones of learning; creativity, communication, and cooperation, and informed in Strategic Planning, International Relations, Academic and Public Administration, Relational Database (RDBMS) Systems, Project Management, Course and Curriculum Development, Staff Training & Leadership, Business Intelligence (BI). I am looking for employment with monitoring & evaluation careers to impact practice. Show less

  • Educational Consultant

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Senior Ecommerce Developer & Consultant

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2022