Ifrah Abdullahi
Saint Cloud,MN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
Barud Home Health Care LLC
10.2017 - Current
- Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
- Help customers with their shopping
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
Eligbility Specialist/ Financial Worker
Stearns County
7 2023 - 11.2023
- Acting as the first contact for individuals seeking public assistance; interviewing applicants and recipients to obtain and verify information needed to determine initial and/or ongoing eligibility for public assistance
- Experienced and well trained into MAXIS, SMI, SSIS, and, SIR systems to assist with processing and verification with each applicant
- Learning numerous state and federal program regulations and specific county practices through intensive training prior to full case assignment and ongoing training thereafter
- Explain regulations, rules and policies to clients and apprises them of their rights, responsibilities and eligibility for participation in various public assistance programs and services
- Enters and retrieves numerical and narrative data and issues benefits from an automated computer system
- Analyzes financial and eligibility information to determine initial or continuing eligibility for multiple aid programs include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), MSA (Minnesota Supplemental Assistance), and GA (General Assistance)
- Determines need for additional services and makes referrals as needed for employment and other services to outside agencies to assist clients toward self-sufficiency and directs clients accordingly
- Organizes and prioritizes caseload so that necessary case records and documents are processed and updated within specific time limits established by regulation and local policy.
Health Care Navigator/ outreach Coordinator
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Assist clients with health insurance applications through MNsure
- Call clients based on referrals for other clients to help with healthcare
- Obtain information about clients and direct them to the health plan that meets their needs
- Navigate the system on behalf of the client
- Create, development and implementation of community events
- Being a liaison with community partners
- Schedule regular outreach exhibitions in the community and educate on community responsibility
- Prepare accurate records and reports on the goals of the plans annually
- Schedule outreach presentations in the community and communicates with staff regarding coverage and responsibilities
- Develop a consistent presentation outline
- Develop outreach materials and packets
- Work with diverse communities to establish and strengthen working relationships with community organizations
- Wrote a monthly newsletter that effectively communicate to our partners
- Maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones
- Knowledge and experience with social media platforms and websites.
ARMHS Treatment Manager
We Care Adult Day Servises
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided administrative supervision, consultation support to community mental health services, mental health practitioners
- Supervised Mental Health Rehabilitation Workers and other staff connected to the ARMHS program
- Managed and coordinated multiple agencies and service providers
- Communicated activities to all team members in a manner that facilitates group discussion, process and decision making regarding ARMHS certification and implementation.
Office Manager
Recover Health Resources
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Maintains office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Supervising, mentoring, training, and coaching our office staff and delegating assignments to ensure maximum productivity
- Schedule and plan regular meetings
- Capable of managing and multiple projects and keep work in perspective and balance
- Provide work educational to mental health practitioner in a way to accomplish job requirements.
Mental Health Practitioner
Recover Health Resources
05.2017 - 10.2017
- To be responsible for monitoring client health status while in the program
- Developed a health assessment tool
- Assessed client health at intake and monitor while in the program
- Referrals to and coordination with community psychiatric care providers
- Refer client to or perform annual physical exam if due
- Satisfied working with culturally diverse community
- Address the needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder
- Assess all medical emergencies, including substance abuse problems
- Educated clients regarding their specific medications, side-effects, and drug interactions
- Communicated with client’s needs to needed organizations via timely written and verbal communication.
Manufacturing Lead
Electrolux Home Products
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Provide leadership to staff by establishing clear expectations and acting as a role model and assist with planning, overseeing and participating in the warehouse operations and activities
- Responsible to supervise, mentor, guide, and support staff in their efforts to deliver on the continuous improvement plan
- Ensure all operating procedures are followed and correct and/or update when needed
- Ensure employee ability to safely operate material handling equipment
- Works closely with other departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures
- Maintains consistent communications and daily meetings in the morning to assign tasks and go over safety.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
J& J Holmes
- 08.2017
- Greet clients in a warm, professional manner
- Understand the limitations and needs of each individual client
- Provide basic domestic services e.g
- Meal prep, laundry, light housework
- Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the clients
- Run errands, either with or for the client, as needed
- Assist with mobility issues, helping client get in and out of bed, wheelchair, etc
- Remind client to take medications and document them accordingly
- Help with personal hygiene e.g
- Brushing teeth, toileting, bathing
- Change bed linens regularly
- Assist with all daily activities, based on client’s limitations and needs
- Provide caring and positive presence for the client
- Document/log client’s’ progress and overall well-being for daily reports.
Customer support
Catholic Charities
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted low income families with free food and clothing
- Provided early childhood education and ensuring the safety and well-being of children
- Being familiar with/stay updated on all Minnesota Department of Health regulations regarding Food Safety
- Check incoming food supply purchases and then label, date, and monitor food inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science of Public Health -
St. Cloud State University (SCSU)
St. Cloud, MNSkills
Microsoft Office
Documentation
Filing
Analytical Skills
Public Speaking Skills
Presenting
Lecturing
Educating
Management Skills
Project Management
Time Management
Planning
Leadership Skills
Creativity
Commitment
Leading Team Members
Timeline
Health Care Navigator/ outreach Coordinator
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
10.2019 - 07.2023
ARMHS Treatment Manager
We Care Adult Day Servises
12.2018 - 10.2019
Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
Barud Home Health Care LLC
10.2017 - Current
Office Manager
Recover Health Resources
10.2017 - 12.2018
Mental Health Practitioner
Recover Health Resources
05.2017 - 10.2017
Manufacturing Lead
Electrolux Home Products
04.2015 - 10.2017
Customer support
Catholic Charities
10.2012 - 07.2013
Eligbility Specialist/ Financial Worker
Stearns County
7 2023 - 11.2023
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
J& J Holmes
- 08.2017
Bachelor of Science of Public Health -
St. Cloud State University (SCSU)