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Rachena W. is a dedicated social work professional with extensive experience in youth counseling and support services. Currently serving as a Jeugdconsulent Sociaal Domein at Gemeente Gouda since May 2022, Rachena has previously worked as a Gespecialiseerd Begeleider at Prodeba B.V. and as an Ambulant begeleider at Stichting JES Rijnland, focusing on family guidance and parent support. Rachena's background includes roles at Kindergarden, working with children ages 3-4, and as a Junior sociotherapist at Curium-LUMC, supporting adolescents with autism. Additional experience includes providing individual guidance to a young client with autism at Inzowijs and coaching youth in planning and cultural integration. Rachena is also a volunteer with Voorlees Express, promoting Dutch language skills among children from migrant backgrounds. Rachena holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a focus on youth and family from Hogeschool Leiden and an MBO 4 degree in Social Work from ID College.