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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Zainab Salih

Manchester,NH

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Looking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child-Focused Advocate

YWCA Of New Hampshire
03.2021 - Current
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Curriculum Developer & Class Instructor

Community Integrated Services, Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote rules and compliance in classroom.
  • Facilitated learning through imagination, sensory activities and age-appropriate activities focusing on growth and development.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Sculpted lesson plans to fit the participants and their at-home staff and or family needs.

Legal Office Assistant

Law Office Of David C. Dunn
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Thomas College
Waterville, ME
05.2020

Skills

  • Housing Navigation
  • Child Development
  • Compassionate Care
  • Child Programs
  • Emotional Support
  • Crisis Situations
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
  • Case Management
  • Safety Planning
  • Special Education Curriculum
  • Program and Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation

Accomplishments

  • Pitch in to assist team members during times of unexpected high volume to optimize efficiency.
  • Selected as mentor/trainer for new hires.
  • Recommend strategic process improvements to improve operations.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to maintain tracking of client meetings, goal tracking, and outcomes.
  • Successfully helped start Advocate In Me (AIM) a social justice based program teaching youth to advocate and speak for themselves.

Certification

  • Adult & Child CPR & AED Training - March 29,2023- March 29,2025
  • Certified ,Known & Tell, [Granite State Children's Alliance - 2.0 Hours

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Child-Focused Advocate

YWCA Of New Hampshire
03.2021 - Current

Curriculum Developer & Class Instructor

Community Integrated Services, Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020

Legal Office Assistant

Law Office Of David C. Dunn
07.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Thomas College
Zainab Salih