Arabbi Saho
Seattle,WA
Summary
Skilled Youth and Family Specialist with a proven track record at Somali Family Safety Task Force, adept in crisis intervention and family advocacy. Excelled in developing trusting relationships and facilitating emotional awareness among families. Expertise in case management and individualized planning, significantly enhancing client support and intervention success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Family Specialist / Advocate
Somali Family Safety Task Force
10.2021 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with families by building rapport, demonstrating empathy, and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations, helping families regain stability following critical incidents.
- Encouraged family members to express their emotions and concerns openly during therapy sessions, promoting improved emotional awareness.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems by providing informed guidance and advocacy support.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies through regular progress reviews, adjusting approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
SOS Hight School
The Gambia 06-2013
Skills
- Family advocacy
- Individualized Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Supportive Services
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Community Resources
- Family case plans
- Eligibility Requirements
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Community Outreach
- Multicultural Competence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Eligibility assessments
- Desktop Publishing
- Report Generation
- Assessments
- Training classes
- Parenting skills
- Client Representation
- Resource Management
- Research proficiency
- Case preparation
- Active Listening
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Community Advocacy
- Writing and editing
- Effective Multitasking
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Administrative Support
- Support Services
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- MS Office
- Document Preparation
- Office Management
- [Language] Fluency
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Languages
Wolof
Full Professional
Mandinka
Full Professional
Fulani
Full Professional
Soninke
Full Professional
Timeline
Youth and Family Specialist / Advocate
Somali Family Safety Task Force
10.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
SOS Hight School
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