Syed Raheel Rizvi
Salem,USA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Family Intervention Specialist with a strong background in counseling and crisis intervention. Possesses comprehensive understanding of social services and conflict resolution. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Skilled in building rapport with clients and effectively assessing their needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced communication skills among family members by facilitating open discussions and teaching active listening techniques.
- Helped students make appropriate, healthy choices and grow academically through targeted strategies.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify their goals, strengths, and areas for improvement within family dynamics.
- Promoted self-sufficiency in families by teaching problem-solving skills and empowering them to address future challenges with confidence.
- Monitored progress of families through regular check-ins and evaluations, adjusting intervention plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Coordinated with community organizations to connect families with additional support services and resources as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers and therapists, to ensure holistic support for families.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in all interventions to ensure the highest possible success rates for lasting change in family dynamics.
- Designed creative therapeutic activities that encouraged self-expression for both children and adults within the family unit.
- Reduced instances of child removal from homes by providing stability-focused interventions for at-risk families.
- Built trust with resistant clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental engagement, ultimately increasing participation in interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services to de-escalate tense situations within families and prevent further harm or conflict.
- Developed tailored intervention plans for each family to address specific challenges and promote healthier dynamics.
- Served as a liaison between families and schools, ensuring effective communication for children''s academic and social success.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Behavior Technician
Austism Learning Partners
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Pentecotal Theological Seminary
Cleveland, TN12-2022
MACM: Masters of Arts - Church Ministries
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Cleveland, TN01.2016
MAC: Masters of Arts - Counseling
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Cleveland, TN01.2016
MBA - International Business and Economics
Skarbek University
01.2012
CSMP: Certified Sales & Marketing Professional -
American Institute of Certification
Washington, DC01.2009
Higher Education - Science
Jinnah College
01.1990
Skills
- Knowledge of Computer software
- High proficiency of English language
- Strong presentation sales
- Good ideas for increasing sales
- Good organizational skills
- Multitasking skills
- Preparation of Tenders
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Collaborative approach
- Professional ethics
- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Community resources navigation
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis response
- Confidentiality
- Family reunification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Family support
- Community referrals
- Therapeutic intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/08/72
- Marital Status: Married with 2 sons
Awards
2016, International Student Leadership, Pentecostal Theological Seminary
References
Elizabeth McAuley
Clinical Supervisor
12 Gill, Suite 5800
Woburn, MA 01801
Ph: 423-612-8749
Hannah Carr
Clinical Supervisor
12 Gill, Suite 5800
Woburn, MA 01801
Ph: 603-547-0173
Benjamin Blum
Family Intervention Specialist
12 Gill, Suite 5800
Woburn, MA 01801
Ph: 724-759-3849
Skillsandaptitude
- Knowledge of Computer software
- High proficiency of English language
- Strong presentation sales and good ideas for increasing sales
- Good organizational and multitasking skills
- Preparation of Tenders
Affiliations
- Lifebridge North Shore
- Word International Ministries Massachusetts
Certification
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (becoming)
- Community Service Chaplain (Level 1&2) Church of God Chaplains Commission, Completed/Registered in 2020
- Ordained Minister
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Persian
Elementary
Timeline
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
05.2022 - Current
Behavior Technician
Austism Learning Partners
01.2021 - 01.2022
MBA - International Business and Economics
Skarbek University
CSMP: Certified Sales & Marketing Professional -
American Institute of Certification
Higher Education - Science
Jinnah College
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Pentecotal Theological Seminary
MACM: Masters of Arts - Church Ministries
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
MAC: Masters of Arts - Counseling
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
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