Dedicated Social Worker with history of meeting organization goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Motivated individual skilled working with broad range of age groups, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Bilingual with fluency Amharic and Oromo languages to effectively communicate with multicultural clients. Accomplished at resolving conflict and encouraging positive relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth and Family Specialist
Somali Family Safety Task Force
02.2021 - 08.2021
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to the program participants' family members, community leaders, other organizations, and schools
Find resources and provide the necessary support and advocacy in order to assist the youth and adults achieve success
Conduct outreach for the organization's programs and events as needed
Support youth and their families in navigating systems such as the educational and legal systems
Represent SFSTF at events for youth and families, and at community/stakeholder meetings
Support with data collection and input, social media content creation and event coordination
Maintain client confidentiality and organization confidentiality
Submit all paperwork including timesheets and other agency forms in a timely manner
Create and facilitate educational activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment
Library Associate I & II
Seattle Public Library
10.2011 - 08.2018
Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
Outreach
Cash Register Payment Transactions
Order branch supplies
Branch Opening/Closing procedures
Office Assistant Intern
Somali Family Safety Task Force
10.2017 - 05.2018
Sorted and organized materials such as physical files, tracking spreadsheets and reports
Completed 480 service hours
Answered incoming phone calls and transferred to staff members or provided requested information.
Researched subjects at behest of staff to develop information and collate data.
Maintained status reports for client projects.
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Washington
Tacoma
06.2018
Skills
Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)