Yusuf Heyi
Seattle,WA
Summary
Skilled Career Counselor with a proven track record at SEIU Training Fund, enhancing career paths through individualized coaching and psychosocial support. Expert in cross-cultural communication and behavioral assessments, I've facilitated significant client advancements. Leveraging mentorship and Microsoft Office proficiency, I've successfully connected clients with opportunities, achieving transformative outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Counselor
SEIU Training Fund
Seattle, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling on career exploration, job search strategies, and skill development
- Delivered culturally responsive guidance, considering clients' socioeconomic backgrounds and life challenges
- Conducted assessments to align clients' career paths with personal strengths
- Developed action plans for clients transitioning careers or re-entering the workforce
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development
- Collaborated with educators, employers, and government agencies to connect clients with training programs and job opportunities
Early Childhood Developmental Navigator
Childhaven/Seattle Children’s Hospital, OBCC
Seattle, WA
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted mental health screenings and developmental assessments for young children and their families
- Assisted families in navigating healthcare and social service systems to ensure access to necessary care
- Provided trauma-informed case management, advocating for families facing barriers such as language and healthcare access
- Educated parents on early childhood mental health and development, promoting positive parenting strategies
- Coordinated referrals to mental health professionals, early intervention services, and community resources
Home Visitor – Mental Health & Child Development Support
Denise Louie Education Center
Seattle, WA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted home-based mental health assessments and interventions for families
- Educated parents on child development, emotional well-being, and positive parenting techniques
- Implemented individualized behavioral support plans for children with developmental concerns
- Provided families with tools to strengthen social-emotional attachment and improve parent-child relationships
- Facilitated weekly home visits utilizing evidence-based curricula, including the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP)
Medical & Legal Interpreter (Freelance)
Access AI2
Columbus, OH
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for medical and legal appointments
- Assisted clients in understanding mental health diagnoses and treatment plans
- Ensured accuracy and confidentiality while interpreting for non-English-speaking individuals
Case manager/Life skills Trainer
Bahirzaf project
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Leading and developing organization wide child protection policy
- Providing child protection and critical issue training for entire staff
- Global collaboration and strategy development with partner organizations to provide children with psycho-social support and abuse prevention mechanisms
- Providing life skill, work readiness, and English language training on weekly basis
- Securing access to supplemental financial support through partnerships and collaboration with other NGO's
Language & Cross-Cultural Facilitator
Peace Corps
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
04.2012 - 11.2015
- Designed and led language and cultural training programs for Peace Corps volunteers
- Conducted workshops on health, social integration, and community development
- Conducting community-based trainings on HIV, hygiene practices, environment, cultural sensitivity and language
- Assessing and developing contextually appropriate permaculture training in communities throughout Ethiopia
- Preparing training manuals for Peace Corps volunteers and local communities
- Optimizing and facilitating volunteer presence through conducting thorough need assessments for each serviced community
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
City University of Seattle
06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogical Sciences
Bahir Dar University
Ethiopia01.2009
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Psychosocial Support and Advocacy
- Case Management
- Career Coaching
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Interpretation
- Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Assessments
- Developmental Assessments
- Training
- Mentorship
- Workshop Facilitation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- COPA
- ChildPlus
Certification
- Medical & Legal Interpretation Certificate, Access AI2, 01/01/19
- Washington State Telemedicine License, Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center, 11/01/24
- HELP (Hawaii Early Learning Profile) Training, 05/01/21
- ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires) Training, 05/01/21
- CPR Certified, 12/01/24
- Racial Equity & Cultural Sensitivity Training, 11/01/23
- SWYC (Survey of Well-Being of Young Children) Training, 07/01/21
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online October 31, 2024
- Suicide Assessment 2/13/2025
- Washington Law & Ethics October 2024
Languages
- English, Native Proficiency
- Amharic, Native Proficiency
- Oromo, Professional Proficiency
Additional Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of Washington State mental health resources & social services.
- Experience conducting mental health assessments and developing support plans.
- Skilled in trauma-informed care, career counseling, and developmental support.
Timeline
Career Counselor
SEIU Training Fund
07.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Developmental Navigator
Childhaven/Seattle Children’s Hospital, OBCC
07.2021 - 06.2024
Home Visitor – Mental Health & Child Development Support
Denise Louie Education Center
07.2019 - 07.2021
Medical & Legal Interpreter (Freelance)
Access AI2
02.2018 - 07.2019
Case manager/Life skills Trainer
Bahirzaf project
11.2015 - 06.2018
Language & Cross-Cultural Facilitator
Peace Corps
04.2012 - 11.2015
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogical Sciences
Bahir Dar University
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