Yara Malshy
Rochester
Summary
With a Master’s degree in Clinical Criminology and six years of experience in Israel, I’ve worked extensively with individuals in the criminal justice system and those facing mental health challenges. This experience shaped my understanding of the power of social systems to drive meaningful change.
Since moving to the U.S. in 2023, I’ve worked as a BSW at Rhode Island Hospital for a short time before relocating to Upstate New York. I also served as a research assistant, focusing on translating documents from Hebrew to English and contributing to research on political negotiations. Now, as an MSW student at Simmons University, I’m driven by my passion for macro social work, research, and policy change—tools that can create lasting, systemic impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant & Translator
United States Naval War College
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Under the mentorship of Dr. Shahin Berenji, Ph.D - Assistant Professor Strategy and Policy Department
BSW, Social Worker
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Reason for leaving- Relocated to Upstate New York.
Rehabilitation Authority for Prisoners
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Providing psychosocial treatment for prisoners released under parole, including family intervention and crisis intervention.
- Preparing rehabilitation programs for prisoners in various prisons based on their criminogenic needs.
- Evaluations, reports, and recommendations for violations submitted to the parole board on a regular basis.
Israel Prison Service – ‘Carmel’ Prison
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Providing psychosocial support to prisoners in integrated units.
- Facilitating groups: 'Treatment of weapons offenses in Arab society', 'Preparation for rehab', and 'Preparation for release'.
- Responsible of an array of supporters who assist prisoners under supervision per Israel Prison Services 'Suicide Prevention - Treatment And Supervision' order.
- Organize a monthly seminar for prisoners who are nearing the end of their sentences. During the seminar, participants develop an orderly process by preparing personal plans for each prisoner in collaboration with the community authorities (Prisoner Rehabilitation Authority, Ministry of Construction and Housing, Social Security, Public Defender's Office, Legal Aid, etc.), while maximizing prisoners’ rights, which will serve as another safety net in preparation for his eventual release.
M.A Practicum
‘House of Grace’ for Early Released Inmates
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Providing psychosocial support to prisoners released under parole.
- Facilitating a dynamic group for hostel residents.
Case Manager
Residential Facility or Mental Health – ‘Atid Hada
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Providing psychosocial support for individuals with mental illness.
- Facilitating a dynamic group for hostel residents.
Alshujaan (The Brave) Association for Juvenile Diabetes
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Instructor for school students.
- Diverse organizational activity.
B.A Practicum
‘Shoham’ Geriatric Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Providing psychosocial support for geriatric rehabilitation patients.
- Facilitating 'Coffee and Nosha' group- a discharge preparation group for Arab geriatric patients.
B.A Practicum
Municipality of Haifa, Department of Social Services West Haifa
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Providing psychosocial support to different populations, including families, elderly, children, and youth.
- Community Work: Assisting residents in the decision-making process of the 'Urban Renewal' project.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Simmons University
Boston, MA01.2027
Master of Clinical Criminology -
Bar Ilan University
Israel01.2021
Bachelor Degree of Social work (BSW) -
University of Haifa
Israel01.2018
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment and intervention
- Rehabilitation and reentry planning
- Clinical case management
- Research and literature analysis
- Program development and evaluation
- Multilingual communication
Relocation
Israel, USA, 07/23
Volunteer Experience
Alshujaan (The Brave) Association for Juvenile Diabetes, Instructor for school students, 2014-2019
Authority Record
Yara Malshy, U.S. Naval War College Archives Authority Record, #6566, 07/08/25, https://www.usnwcarchives.org/agents/people/6566
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Full Professional
Timeline
BSW, Social Worker
Rhode Island Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Research Assistant & Translator
United States Naval War College
02.2024 - 02.2025
Rehabilitation Authority for Prisoners
01.2022 - 01.2023
Israel Prison Service – ‘Carmel’ Prison
01.2021 - 01.2022
M.A Practicum
‘House of Grace’ for Early Released Inmates
01.2019 - 01.2021
Case Manager
Residential Facility or Mental Health – ‘Atid Hada
01.2019 - 01.2021
B.A Practicum
‘Shoham’ Geriatric Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
B.A Practicum
Municipality of Haifa, Department of Social Services West Haifa
01.2016 - 01.2017
Alshujaan (The Brave) Association for Juvenile Diabetes
01.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Simmons University
Master of Clinical Criminology -
Bar Ilan University
Bachelor Degree of Social work (BSW) -
University of Haifa
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