CYRUS JJITA
Counseling Psychologist
KASESE
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Health Coordinator, department Director
SDA Church Rwenzori field
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Worked as a counselor, psychotherapist, and psychologist
- Supervised and coordinating psycho social programs and activities conducted in the five health centers in the region
- Conducted mentor-ship and orientation to health workers working with people living with HIV/AIDS, children and mothers
- Offered counseling services and psychotherapy to couples, children, adolescents and old/aged people
- I used many modalities that included but were not limited to; CBT, BFT, Art therapy, and Group therapy and were selected depending on the clients’ needs and goals.
Counsellor
MItandi Health center III
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions
- Provided supervision and in-house activities to support program participants
- Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques
- Consulted with staff and family about treatment recommendations and progress
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction
- Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patient's treatment plan
- Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care
- Evaluated patients to determine need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements
- Helped clients set weekly goals and plan how to accomplish objectives
- Helped clients identify goals, obstacles and strategies for attaining greater fulfillment
- Utilized tests and activities to determine unique client skills and passions.
School chaplain and counsellor
Mitandi Secondary school
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Roles:
- Conducting and coordinating spiritual, social activities and programs in the school
- Offering guidance and counseling to the adolescents, young adults and teachers
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques
- Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patient's treatment plan
- Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care
- Evaluated patients to determine need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both students and teachers during crisis situations
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies
- Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of students and staff within the school
- Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations
- Referred students and teachers to local clergy and pastoral ministries
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support and assist with end-of-life issues
- Documented visits with students and families in confidential counseling records
- Delivered compassionate care to students
- Visited students and families to provide comfort, compassion and guidance during difficult times
- Facilitated prayer, rituals, worship services and spirituality workshops.
Director
Children and Youth ministries Department
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Of SDA CHIURCH Rwenzori field
- Roles: Training children teachers, programing and planning youth and children multi-skill activities and events
- Counseling and guiding youth and children
- Supervised children and participated with children in various activities
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members
- Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with God
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information
- Scheduled and planned leadership training events for children's ministry team
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth
- Managed ministry budget and documented all purchases
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases
- Tailored instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Masters - Public health- Nutrition
Bugema University
01.2022 - Current
Masters - Counseling psychology
Uganda Martyrs University
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor - Theology
Bugema University
01.2008 - 01.2012
Teachers training certificate - undefined
Bwera trs. College
01.2002 - 01.2004
school O’LEVEL Certificate - undefined
Bilal Islamic Institute
undefined
Kawoto Saviors Primary school
Skills
TEACHING, MOBILISATION, MENTORING, TEAM LEADERSHIP, TEAM WORK, PIONEERING, COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, FACILITATING WORKSHOPS, FACILITATING GROUP PROCESSES, COUNSELING, IDEATIONundefined
Timeline
Masters - Public health- Nutrition
Bugema University
01.2022 - Current
Health Coordinator, department Director
SDA Church Rwenzori field
01.2017 - 01.2022
Masters - Counseling psychology
Uganda Martyrs University
01.2017 - 01.2021
Counsellor
MItandi Health center III
01.2014 - 01.2017
School chaplain and counsellor
Mitandi Secondary school
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor - Theology
Bugema University
01.2008 - 01.2012
Director
Children and Youth ministries Department
01.2004 - 01.2010
Teachers training certificate - undefined
Bwera trs. College
01.2002 - 01.2004
school O’LEVEL Certificate - undefined
Bilal Islamic Institute
undefined
Kawoto Saviors Primary school
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