MAHLET ABADI
Portland,OR
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive education concerning social issues affecting communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to enhance community needs. Operates in a high-pressure environment while handling large caseloads without sacrificing quality services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
Catholic Charites Of Portland
Portland, Oregon
08.2021 - Current
- Provide culturally sensitive case management services to refugee clients during the defined timeframe from their arrival to the United States.
- Complete paperwork within appropriate time frames based on contract guidelines;
- Assist clients with applications for public benefits, social security cards, state IDs, and other programs as appropriate..
- Track case deadlines and document all services in detail in case notes and physical files.
- Coordinate services with other organizations and volunteers to address needs related to employment, housing, health, and education services.
Volunteer
Chattanooga Homeless Coalition
Chattanooga, TN
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted client intake and referring them to local organizations for services.
- Visited clients on a weekly bases at homeless camps and doing assessments.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
Social Work Intern
Welcome Home of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided community resources and referrals to support basic client needs
- Completed admission packets and developed treatment plans to facilitate intake pre-screening process under the direction of social work director
- Attended and participated in various social work training seminars, and community conferences to advance professional knowledge
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
Education
Bachelors Social - Work, Behavioral Science
Southern Adventist University
Chattanooga, TN05.2021
Skills
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Trauma informed care
- Written and verbal communication
- Program development
- Client interview
- Multi Lingual ( English and Amharic)
- Assessment
- Microsoft office
- Excel
Timeline
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
Catholic Charites Of Portland
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Chattanooga Homeless Coalition
09.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Welcome Home of Chattanooga
02.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelors Social - Work, Behavioral Science
Southern Adventist University
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