Halima Dahir
SLC
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manger Pretrial Services
Salt Lake County Criminal Justice
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct client intakes and provide ongoing supervision for individuals referred to Pretrial Services.
- Monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions, including court appearances and drug and alcohol testing.
- Prepare and submit supervision updates and reports to the court as required.
- Develop individualized success plans using evidence-based practice (EBP) interventions and connect clients to appropriate community resources.
- Maintain accurate documentation while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.
Community Health Worker (Overdose Data to Action Grant)
Salt Lake County Health Dep.
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Accepting case referrals, conducting interviews, and connecting clients to community resources
- Provide opioid awareness and overdose prevention training to partners and the communities.
- Work with community coalitions to encourage community-based overdose prevention programming and strategies.
- Create multiple flyers, pamphlets, and education tools for opioid awareness education and overdose Prevention.
- Serve as the community-based organization liaison.
- Perform duties and responsibilities in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner.
- Coordinate transport of naloxone to organizations; track and follow up to conduct restocking.
- Coordinate and participate in various community events (tabling)
- 40 hrs. per week
Social Service Worker
University of Utah
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assess and assist participants in medical, substance use, housing, and access to medical care.
- Connect participants to community resources and support services that can meet their needs.
- Use motivational techniques to effectively engage and communicate with participants.
- Develops and coordinates treatment plans tailored to the individual, social circumstances, substance use and personal goals/desires.
- Adheres to all aspects of a research protocol, complying with regulations and procedures.
- Explain and obtain informed consent.
- Conducts research assessments, including structured assessments of sensitive topics with high-risk populations.
- Review medical records for patient data and complete data entry process for study using various databases.
- Attending research meetings with team members and investigators.
- 25 hrs. per week
Community Health Worker (COVID-19 Grant)
Salt Lake County Health Dep.
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Accepting case referrals, conducting interviews, and connecting clients to community resources
- Provided education to the public on health inequalities and health topics.
- Guided clients through the WIC program, including providing support during grocery shopping to maximize benefits.
- Promoted health department initiatives and organized community health events to increase awareness and participation.
- Assisted clients in completing applications for welfare benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, and CHIP, to improve access to vital services.
- Provided preventive screening services, education, and outreach to vulnerable populations.
- Assisted patients and families in identifying and accessing relevant community resources.
- 40 hrs. per week
U HIV Case Management/Behavioral Health
SLC, UT
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive case management services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, addressing housing, healthcare, financial assistance, and mental health needs.
- Manage case referrals, connecting clients to essential community resources and facilitating prescription deliveries.
- Organized and led workshops and seminars on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and resources for diverse audiences.
- Guided clients in navigating benefits programs, including Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance, to enhance their quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Conducted home visits as needed to ensure clients received adequate care and support in their living environments.
- 30 hrs. per week
Lincoln Elementary School
SLC, UT
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted assessments of student needs and developed appropriate plans for intervention or referral services.
- Created behavior plans that were tailored to meet the unique needs of each student's situation.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input on the development of educational goals and objectives for special education students.
- Provided support during crisis situations involving students or staff members.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and outside agencies to develop strategies for addressing student concerns.
- 30 hrs. per week
Impact to Mental Health Clinic
SLC, UT
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted new patient intakes, gathering comprehensive information to establish individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up visits, maintaining detailed records and treatment notes.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and effective patient care.
- Actively participated in team meetings to review cases and develop innovative strategies for managing and treating mental health disorders.
- 40 hrs. per week
Turn Community Service Respite and Family Support
SLC, Utah
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided respite care services, offering families temporary relief from the daily challenges of supporting family members with disabilities.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with clients and their families to enhance overall support.
- Facilitated client access to employment, health care, and community activities by providing reliable transportation services.
- Designed and coordinated leisure activities to promote participants' community independence, social skills, and personal development.
- Conducted home visits to assess environmental safety and deliver necessary support services tailored to individual needs.
- 40 hrs. per week
Promise South Salt Lake Prevention Specialist
SLC, Utah
08.2013 - 11.2018
- Conducted after-school programs for refugees and underrepresented students in South Salt Lake, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Organized and facilitated extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama, to promote creativity and team building.
- Provided academic support to help students improve literacy and ensure their schoolwork met grade-level standards.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with school district curriculum standards to enhance learning outcomes.
- Mentored and encouraged students to prepare for higher education and future career opportunities.
- 40 hrs per week
Refugee Services (DWS)
SLC, UT
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted assessments and assisted in client intakes, ensuring accurate documentation and identifying individual needs.
- Observed and supported supervisors during home visits, aiding clients in completing SNAP benefits and housing applications.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure holistic care.
- Coordinated access to social, health, and welfare resources to address the needs of residents effectively.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to individuals in urgent situations, ensuring appropriate support and referrals.
- Facilitated a women's mental health group, promoting emotional well-being and peer support in a collaborative setting.
- 40 hrs. per week
Education
Master of Social Work Diploma -
University of Utah
05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work Diploma -
University of Utah
12.2020
Associate of Social Work Diploma - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
05.2019
Certification
Certified Social Work License
LEADERSHIP HONORS ACTIVITIES
- Women of Tomorrow Club Aug 2018 to May 2020
- Member of Women of tomorrow
- 150 hrs.
- Future Scholars of Africa (FSA), Salt Lake City Utah. Oct 2020 – May 2021
- FSA is a Utah-based registered non-profit organization whose mission is to help African refugee and immigrant students by providing scholarships, educational workshops, and a platform to exchange ideas to enhance the high school to college pipeline for African students.
Timeline
Case Manger Pretrial Services
Salt Lake County Criminal Justice
09.2025 - Current
Social Service Worker
University of Utah
08.2024 - 12.2024
Community Health Worker (Overdose Data to Action Grant)
Salt Lake County Health Dep.
12.2023 - 09.2025
U HIV Case Management/Behavioral Health
SLC, UT
08.2022 - 12.2023
Lincoln Elementary School
SLC, UT
08.2021 - 04.2022
Community Health Worker (COVID-19 Grant)
Salt Lake County Health Dep.
09.2020 - 11.2023
Impact to Mental Health Clinic
SLC, UT
01.2020 - 12.2020
Turn Community Service Respite and Family Support
SLC, Utah
11.2017 - 04.2020
Refugee Services (DWS)
SLC, UT
05.2017 - 08.2017
Promise South Salt Lake Prevention Specialist
SLC, Utah
08.2013 - 11.2018
Associate of Social Work Diploma - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
Master of Social Work Diploma -
University of Utah
Bachelor of Social Work Diploma -
University of Utah