Kristina Zajec
Kilkenny
Summary
Experienced psychologist with over 15 years of dedicated service in supporting children, teenagers, families, and couples. Passionate about leveraging psychological insights to enhance the lives of others. Adept at working with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, with a recent focus on visually impaired and blind children and young adults.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Resource Worker for Children and Young Person’s Team
Vision Ireland
Kilkenny
05.2022 - Current
- Support the development and independence of blind or visually impaired children and young adults
- Conduct Functional Vision Assessments
- Demonstrate Low Vision Aids and Assistive Technology
- Provide comprehensive Orientation & Mobility training.
Psychologist-Mental Health Promotion Specialist
Teaching Institute of Public Health, Department for Mental Health, Drug Prevention, and Outpatient Treatment
Rijeka
06.2009 - 05.2022
- Providing psychological counseling services and psycho-diagnostic procedures
- Plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in educational settings, emphasizing life skills and socio-emotional learning
- Develop program descriptions, materials, and evaluation instruments
- Organize public events and campaigns
- Supervise program implementation and analyze evaluation data
- Deliver public presentations and workshops for various audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Psychology -
Faculty of Science and Arts, University of Rijeka
01.2008
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Youth Development
- Needs Assessment
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Disability Awareness
- Training Delivery
- Cultural Competency
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Community Outreach
- Personal Counseling
- Documentation Management
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Therapy and Counseling
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Miscellaneous Skills
- Effective independent and team worker.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments; proactive and initiative-driven.
- Demonstrates empathy and attentiveness to detail.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in record-keeping and analysis.
- Superior time management and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/19/84
Languages
- English, C1
- Croatian, C2
Volunteer Experience
SOS Telephone Line, Rijeka, Volunteer, 2009, 2011, Provided psychosocial support to victims of violence through a free helpline.
References
- Darko Rovis, PhD, Head of Office for Mental Health Promotion and Prevention, +385911320404
- Andrea Mataija Redzovic, Psychologist, Department for Mental Health, Drug Prevention, and Outpatient Treatment, +385911320407
- Ann Marie Walsh, Community Resource Worker, Vision Ireland, +353864408072
Languages
Croatian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Community Resource Worker for Children and Young Person’s Team
Vision Ireland
05.2022 - Current
Psychologist-Mental Health Promotion Specialist
Teaching Institute of Public Health, Department for Mental Health, Drug Prevention, and Outpatient Treatment
06.2009 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Psychology -
Faculty of Science and Arts, University of Rijeka
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