Shamsa Diriye
Portland,OR
Summary
Individual with experience in the human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Liasion
David Douglas School District
Portland, OR
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
Aging and Disability Worker
Aging And Disability Services
Portland, OR
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Soccer Coach Volunteer
Multnomah Family Services
Portland, OR
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Secondary Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Family And Community Services
Portland Community College
Portland, OR03.2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Youth Advocacy
- Community Resource Coordination
- Case Planning and Management
- Community Integration
- Workshop Leadership
- Family Needs Assessments
- Large Caseloads
Accomplishments
- Managed communication with organizations and school districts.
- facilitated Sped focus group meetings for families
- first Somali district Liaison at david douglas school district.
- first-generation student and graduate
- family and youth advocate for 3 years
event planning
planned events for the school district
- Black history month
- assisted in a curriculum development meeting
- planned budget meetings for targeted community groups.
-hosted parent workshops for computer learning and language competency
Languages
somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
District Liasion
David Douglas School District
05.2020 - 06.2023
Soccer Coach Volunteer
Multnomah Family Services
04.2018 - 06.2018
Aging and Disability Worker
Aging And Disability Services
03.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Secondary Education
Portland State University
Associate of Applied Science - Family And Community Services
Portland Community College