Samsam Abdillahi
Blaine,MN
Summary
Passionate School Social Work Intern with 3+ years of experience. Determined to help all students thrive in individual and community settings with extensive knowledge of social services. Hardworking and enthusiastic with innovative problem-solving and listening skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
FAIR School For Arts
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to agency-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall service quality and expanding available resources.
- Assisted with case management tasks, connecting clients to appropriate services within the community.
- Supported clients'' personal growth by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Reduced barriers to care by offering flexible scheduling options and maintaining a welcoming environment for all clients.
- Maintained accurate client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with ethical standards.
- Promoted self-advocacy among clients through skill-building activities designed to increase confidence navigating complex systems.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to promote positive change.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, ensuring client safety and well-being during difficult situations.
- Utilized strengths-based approaches when working with clients, emphasizing resilience and individual capabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for clients and their families.
- Built rapport with clients through empathetic listening, establishing trust and fostering open communication.
Direct Support Professional
Dependable Home Health Care INC
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
School Social Work Intern
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Assisted students at the school in applying for health insurance and other government programs such as SNAP etc.
- Assisted students who were refugees with applying for citizenship.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' needs, developing individualized intervention plans accordingly.
Personal Care Assistant
Advanced Home Care Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Direct Support Professional
Lutheran Social Services Of Minnesota
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Sociology Tutor
Century College
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Helped students understand the fundamental concepts of sociology, such as culture, socialization, groups, organizations, deviance, social institutions, change, and inequalities based on class, race, and gender.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
Education
No Degree -
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNBachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Saint Paul, MN06.2018
Skills
- Self-Esteem Building
- Multicultural Competence
- Family engagement
- Restorative justice practices
- Client Advocacy
- Professional boundaries
- Self-care strategies
- Empathy Development
- Needs Assessment
- Professional ethics
- Behavioral plan management
- Mental Health Support
- Case records management
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Referrals and networking
- Social Services
- Case Documentation
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Accomplishments
- Deans List
- Summa Cum Laude
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
FAIR School For Arts
01.2024 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
01.2023 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
Dependable Home Health Care INC
08.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Advanced Home Care Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2021
Direct Support Professional
Lutheran Social Services Of Minnesota
08.2019 - 08.2020
Sociology Tutor
Century College
08.2019 - 05.2020
No Degree -
Century College
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Metropolitan State University
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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