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SUMAYA HASSAN

Apple Valley,MN

Summary

Looking to leverage my experience working in a variety of roles in nonprofit organizations to transition into the mental health and case management space. Experience working with vulnerable adults with mental health diagnoses, individuals experiencing housing instability and domestic violence. In my work with clients, I utilize a trauma informed lens and provide person centered goals. My ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and ensure that the needs of the clients are being met would make me an ideal candidate for this position.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment
09.2020 - Current
  • Help coordinate and manage the zakat program
  • Provide financial assistance to clients experiencing housing instability, domestic violence, and mental health diagnoses
  • Project management of event logistics for workshops, trainings, and the annual conference
  • Improve organizational infrastructure by developing and maintaining operational system, processes, and policies
  • Participate in meetings with program managers to ensure program needs are being met

Operations & Development Associate

Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provide information for incoming callers and email inquiries for housing referrals, take messages or direct them to the appropriate staff member
  • Assess opportunities for enhanced operations and systems improvement
  • Coordinate logistics for special events, including MCH’s Annual Conference (400+ attendees) and MN Homeless Day on the Hill (+800 attendees)
  • Collaborate and work as a team to plan and execute development/fundraising events

Domestic Abuse Legal Advocate

St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provide face-to-face and twenty-four-hour crisis line victim services
  • Assist clients in navigating the criminal justice system (ie
  • Order of Protections, Harassment Restraining Orders, and other family court issues)
  • Assist clients with safety planning, crisis support and financial resources
  • Work with community, government and law enforcement agencies

Mental Health Counselor

Radias Health
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Work closely with clients diagnosed with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)
  • Review and implement each client’s treatment plan and goals
  • Advocate for clients to ensure coordination of required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
  • Administer medication to each client in accordance with provider’s orders
  • Complete charting/documentation for each client at the end of the shift

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Fluent in English & Somali
  • Communication
  • Collaboration & teamwork
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment
09.2020 - Current

Operations & Development Associate

Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless
01.2020 - 03.2021

Domestic Abuse Legal Advocate

St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention
12.2018 - 12.2019

Mental Health Counselor

Radias Health
01.2016 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science

University of Minnesota
SUMAYA HASSAN