Malika Shirwa
Hopkins,MN
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager
De Regenboog Groep
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Recruiter
De Bijenkorf Asa
02.2012 - 06.2018
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Psychology
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development
HBO- Higher Professional Education
Amerstam, Netherlands03.2007
High School Diploma -
Bredero Lyceum
Amsterdam, Netherlands05.2003
Skills
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Office Cleaning
- Mental Health Treatment Programming
- Case Planning and Management
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Family Therapy
- Addiction Treatment
- Family Reunification
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Contract Negotiation
- Time Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
De Regenboog Groep
03.2019 - 01.2022
Recruiter
De Bijenkorf Asa
02.2012 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Social Psychology
University of Amsterdam
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development
HBO- Higher Professional Education
High School Diploma -
Bredero Lyceum
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