Well-educated individual with data integrity and client education talents. A communicative Caseworker with a background spent working with culturally diverse individuals and recommending the best options for treatment.
Diligent Caseworker with background spent assisting individuals and providing effective follow-up. Self-starter promoting over 2 years recommending services and treatment options that help others find relief. Maintains undeniable composure in stressful situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ICM-Caseworker
International Rescue Committee, IRC
Sacramento, CA
03.2022 - Current
Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress toward goals, and document service delivery.
Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
Created monthly reports summarizing caseload activities for review by supervisor.
Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals.
Developed individualized service plans based on client's strengths and identified needs.
Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.
Maintained updated progress notes and case record and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans and education.
Coordinated referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other community resources.
Conducted outreach activities in the community in order to identify potential new referrals for program services.
Assisted clients with job searches, budgeting, parenting skills, housing resources and other social services as needed.
Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
Coordinated case management functions through placement monitoring, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
Provided crisis intervention when necessary by responding quickly to urgent requests from clients or referral sources.
Responded promptly to phone calls from clients or referral sources seeking assistance or information about available resources.
Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Monitored financial benefits received by clients in order to verify accuracy of payments and eligibility requirements.
Technician
Volt Workforce Solutions/ Apple Inc.
Sacramento, CA
08.2015 - 03.2022
Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations.
Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
Used bolts, rivets and screws to fasten parts.
Operated various diagnostic tools to determine repair plans.
Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
Analyzed data collected during testing to determine root cause of failure.
Managed workflow and productivity of lower-level technicians to keep projects on task.
Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
Disassembled and repaired damaged sections and fabricated replacements.
Cleaned, maintained and properly stocked company vehicle to prepare for required duties.
Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Responded promptly to emergency service requests from customers in order to prevent further damage or disruption of service.
Maintained test equipment to safety standards to drive process integrity and data validity.
Restored product condition using proven techniques.
Provided technical support services to customers via phone or email communication.
Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Utilized hand tools and epoxy to safely splice cables.
Translator and Interpreter
DynCorp International
Kabul Afghanistan , CA
10.2011 - 03.2014
Provided written translations of legal, medical, and technical documents.
Performed quality assurance checks on completed translations prior to delivery to customers.
Advised colleagues on best practices regarding linguistic issues encountered during translation projects.
Proofread translated documents before submitting them to the client for review.
Researched cultural differences related to language usage in order to provide accurate translations.
Conducted consecutive and simultaneous interpretation at meetings, conferences, and court hearings.
Collaborated with subject matter experts on projects involving complex information that required specific terminology.
Prepared reports outlining project progress along with any challenges faced during the process.
Communicated regularly with clients regarding changes or updates needed in translated materials.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of specialized terminology in areas such as law enforcement, finance, engineering, science, medicine.
Translated important departmental materials.
Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
Worked with clients to establish translation requirements and scope.
Discussed language discrepancies and unclear points with clients and specialists.
Used dictionaries, thesauruses and other references during translation to locate terminology equivalents and retain original text meaning.
Utilized presentations and software programs to clearly deliver messages to audiences.
Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
Checked original sources or authors to confirm translations retained meaning and intent.
Instructed students staff and teachers concerning functions and capabilities of interpreters.
Restaurant Cashier
Kabul Serena Hotel
Kabul, Afghanistan
10.2005 - 02.2009
Maintained a clean work area by wiping down counters, sweeping floors.
Greeted customers, answered questions and provided general information regarding menu items.
Monitored dining area to ensure tables are cleared promptly after guests leave.
Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries promptly and efficiently.
Balanced cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts.
Processed payments using POS system and accepted cash, credit cards, and checks.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner to ensure satisfaction.
Assisted in training new restaurant staff members on proper cashier procedures.
Assisted management with inventory control processes such as restocking supplies.
Verified accuracy of orders prior to checkout to ensure correct pricing was applied.
Assisted other employees in completing tasks when needed or requested by supervisor.
Performed opening and closing duties including counting money in register drawer, reconciling daily sales receipts and preparing deposits for bank pick-up.
Ensured compliance with health codes regulations while serving food items to customers.
Resolved any discrepancies between the amount tendered by the customer and the total due for their purchase quickly and accurately.
Checked expiration dates on food products before stocking shelves or selling them to customers.
Kept records of transactions made during shift on daily sales report log sheets.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Education
Certificate - Administrative Assistance
Charles A. Jones Skills And Business Education Center
Sacramento, CA
01-2017
BBA - Economics
Khatam Al Nareen
Kabul, Afghanistan
10-2013
Skills
Conflict Mediation
Records Management
Client Advocacy
Highly Effective Communication
Issue Identification and Resolution
Regulatory Compliance
Client Interaction
Problem-Solving
Case Documentation
Strategic Planner
Decision-Making
Community Outreach Expert
Adaptability
Relationship Building
Client Education
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Active Listening
Time Management
Referral Coordination
Multitasking
Time Management Abilities
Task Prioritization
Violence Prevention
Goal Setting
Timeline
ICM-Caseworker
International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.2022 - Current
Technician
Volt Workforce Solutions/ Apple Inc.
08.2015 - 03.2022
Translator and Interpreter
DynCorp International
10.2011 - 03.2014
Restaurant Cashier
Kabul Serena Hotel
10.2005 - 02.2009
Certificate - Administrative Assistance
Charles A. Jones Skills And Business Education Center