Abibe Zulali
Euless,TX
Summary
Seeking a Full Time Job… Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to individuals and families facing terminal illness. Develop relationships with families, helping them cope in times of grief and crisis. Create and implement individualized care plans, coordinating benefits and services as needed. Facilitate communication between families and medical professionals, advocating on behalf of clients during hospital visits and other appointments. Counsel clients on coping mechanisms and work to build a supportive network of family and friends. Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 5-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker in training
Bespoke Hospice
- 08.2024
- Assisted with the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
- Provided supportive counseling to individuals and families in crisis
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' needs, strengths, and weaknesses
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focused on topics such as Grief and life skills training
- Developed resources for clients including referrals to community programs or agencies
- Attended meetings with case managers, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in client care
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of individual cases
- Prepared comprehensive reports about each client's progress towards meeting their goals
- Monitored client activities and behaviors to ensure safety and well-being
- Advised clients on available social services, legal rights, and entitlements
- Attended Demetia Live Training
- Researched best practices related to social work interventions.
School Social Worker
Watertown School District
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
Social Worker
HMG
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
Education
MSW -
University of Arlington
07.2024
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Successfully collaborated with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers, to develop and implement patient care plans This experience enhanced my ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, understand different professional roles, and work towards common goals to improve patient outcomes
- Communication and Facilitation
- Effective Communication: Developed strong verbal and written communication skills by collaborating with diverse healthcare professionals to address complex health challenges Team Facilitation: Led and facilitated interprofessional team meetings, ensuring all voices were heard and integrated into the decision-making process Conflict Resolution: Navigated and resolved conflicts within the team by employing active listening and empathetic communication techniques
- Problem-solving in Interprofessional Contexts
- Collaborative Approach: Worked effectively within diverse healthcare teams, leveraging the unique skills and perspectives of various professionals to address complex health challenges Communication Skills: Enhanced ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members from different disciplines, ensuring that all voices were heard and integrated into the problem-solving process
- Teamwork and Leadership
- During my Interprofessional Education (IPE) Certificate of Distinction program, I had the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams of health professionals This experience honed my ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary settings, fostering a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare providers I led several team projects, where I coordinated efforts, facilitated communication, and ensured that all team members contributed their expertise This not only improved our project outcomes but also strengthened my leadership skills, enabling me to guide teams towards achieving common goals efficiently and harmoniously
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Through the Interprofessional Education Certificate of Distinction program, I developed strong adaptability and flexibility skills Working in diverse, interprofessional teams required me to adjust quickly to different roles and responsibilities, and to collaborate effectively with professionals from various healthcare disciplines This experience enhanced my ability to navigate complex, dynamic environments and to respond to changing circumstances with agility and resilience
- Learning and Diverse Perspectives
- Understand and Respect Different Roles: By working closely with professionals from different fields, I gained a deeper appreciation for the unique contributions each discipline brings to patient care This understanding has improved my ability to communicate effectively and collaborate efficiently in a multidisciplinary team
- Customer relationship management
- Coaching others
- Problem solver
- Social Work
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Case management
- Hospice Care
- Documentation Review
- Individual/Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Data Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Public Speaking
- Administrative tasks
- Individual Counseling
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Assessment
- Family Support
- Behavior Modification
- Social Services
- Life Skills Development
- Behavioral plan creation
- Community assistance knowledge
- Home evaluations
- Client rights advocacy
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
Case Management
Compassionate
Conflict Resolution
Certification
Interprofessional Education Certificate of Distinction, 07/19/24
Activities
Discharge Planning, Discharge planning is a critical process in healthcare that involves preparing a patient to leave the hospital and ensuring they have the necessary resources and support for a successful transition. Effective discharge planning can reduce readmission rates and improve patient outcomes.
Volunteer Experience
Bespoke Hospice Care, 9001 Airport Freeway Ste 580, North Richland Hills, TX, 76180, (214) 957-9899, Spring 2024-August 2024 Cohort program
Timeline
School Social Worker
Watertown School District
04.2023 - 04.2024
Social Worker
HMG
08.2019 - 03.2023
Social Worker in training
Bespoke Hospice
- 08.2024
MSW -
University of Arlington