Zainab Salman, MPH
Emeryville,CA
Summary
Mission-driven public health professional with a strong foundation in behavioral mental health and child welfare. Demonstrated success in developing individualized treatment plans and fostering trusting relationships with youth in crisis. Proficient in documentation and interdisciplinary teamwork, with a focus on strengths-based support. Passionate about enhancing safety and emotional well-being for vulnerable youth populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Behavior Specialist
Seneca Family Of Agencies
Contra Costa County, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provides individualized, intensive, and 1:1 behavioral mental health services for children/youth
- Implements approved behavioral interventions developed in collaboration with a treatment team and TBS supervisor
- Duties included completing a TBS Assessment and care/client service plan alongside the client, regular caregiver, therapist, and significant others, completed detailed notes in a timely manner and incorporated Medi-Cal, County, and State guidelines/standards into the client's paperwork
Senior Administrative Assistant
Seneca Family Of Agencies
Bay Area , CA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared spreadsheets, statistical reports, correspondence, reports and presentations as well as plan meetings and conferences for state-wide Resource Family/Placement programs
- Served as organizational and administrative lead across various long and short term projects
- Acted as executive assistant to Executive Director of Placement Programs
- Provided direct care support as a Support Counselor to supervise youth in family visits as needed
Senior Caseworker / Data and Grants Manager
Family Service of Champaign County
Champaign, IL
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented case plans to meet the individual needs of clients. Provided services in both office and medical settings.
- Created assessments, evaluations, and recommendations for each client's situation.
- Supported caseload of 60 clients for counseling and advocacy needs
- Supervised 2 databases of 13,000 clients
- Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed to maintain funding goals
- Applied to various grants to support organization's financial and fiscal goals
ABA Technician
IABAS for Families
Oakland, CA
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse clients.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for client progress tracking.
- Collaborated with families to reinforce behavioral strategies at home.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions to teach social and communication skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client sessions and interventions.
- Monitored client responses to interventions and adjusted strategies accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health, Epidemiology
Benedictine University
Lisle, ILCertification In - Medical Assisting
US Career Institute
09-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA12-2019
Skills
- Trauma-informed practices
- Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
- Behavioral intervention methods
- Unconditional care principles
- Interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Engagement with youth and rapport building
- HIPAA-compliant documentation
- Safety planning and risk evaluation
- Support for daily routines
- Field support and care coordination
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Other Professional Experience
- Senior Medical Assistant & Contact Lens Specialist @ Dixie Eye Care from June 2024 to January 2025 (St. George, UT)
- Medical Assistant @ Lafayette Optometric Group from February 2025 - June 2025 (Lafayette, CA)
Accomplishments
- Dean's List in Master's Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Caseworker / Data and Grants Manager
Family Service of Champaign County
06.2023 - 05.2024
Therapeutic Behavior Specialist
Seneca Family Of Agencies
01.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Administrative Assistant
Seneca Family Of Agencies
03.2022 - 12.2022
ABA Technician
IABAS for Families
06.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Public Health, Epidemiology
Benedictine University
Certification In - Medical Assisting
US Career Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Davis