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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Julia Wakati

Portland,ME

Summary

Dedicated residential family specialist offering 4 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services, therapeutic crisis intervention, direct care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Family Specialist

Spurwink Services Inc
03.2020 - Current
  • Encouraged clients and family members to express their emotions and concerns openly during therapy sessions, promoting improved emotional awareness.
  • Performing housekeeping duties, assisting clients with cooking meals and taking care of personal hygiene needs throughout the day.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices within casework management, ensuring adherence to best-practice guidelines for clients and family services provision.
  • Strengthened clients and family relationships through tailored interventions and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Empowered clients to develop strong skills through coaching, skill-building sessions, and resource referrals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for families in crisis situations.
  • Improved communication within families by facilitating open discussions and teaching effective communication techniques.
  • Facilitated the development of healthy coping mechanisms among family members experiencing mental health challenges or substance use disorders.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess living conditions, safety concerns, and overall familial well-being within their environment.
  • Maintained accurate case records, ensuring efficient documentation for ongoing monitoring and progress evaluation.
  • Developed trusting relationships with families by building rapport, demonstrating empathy, and maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies through regular progress reviews, adjusting approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
  • Supported children''s academic success by collaborating with school officials to address educational needs and challenges.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

Berkeley College
New York, NY
11.2024

Associate of Science - Health Services Administration

Berkeley College
New York, NY
08.2023

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Professional boundaries
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Self-care strategies
  • Individualized Planning
  • Behavioral support
  • Child abuse and neglect dynamics
  • Care plan intervention
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Incident Management
  • Client documentation
  • Client Needs Assessment

Accomplishments


  • Supervised team of 15+ staff members.
  • Supervisor for 2 years at Spurwink Services Inc.
  • Berkeley College dean's list 2 years in a row.
  • Berkeley College president's list 1 year.

Certification

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer, Cornell University- 11/2023-11/2025
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association- 08/2023-8/2025
  • Behavioral Health Professional -Woodfords Family Services- 10/2023-10/2025

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Residential Family Specialist

Spurwink Services Inc
03.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

Berkeley College

Associate of Science - Health Services Administration

Berkeley College
Julia Wakati