Zuhira Ahmad
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
04.2022 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
LMSW, Client Care Coordinator
Women in Need (WIN) Powers Family Residence
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Assess needs of families and/or individual by completing bio-psycho-social assessments
- Engage families and/or individuals in short term counseling, groups, workshops, and curriculums
- Refer clients to other service providers within community for long term services
- Collaborate with Win Team and outside agencies engaged with families for follow-up and ensure consistency in delivery of services
- Provide crisis intervention to clients
- Identify families and/or individuals who are in need of higher level of service including; victims of domestic violence, families with active ACS cases, individuals exhibiting signs of mental illness or substance abuse, and noncompliant or hostile and aggressive clients
- Participate in classroom activities in order to observe children and assist teachers and recreation staff in developing individual service plans for children as needed
- Engage parents in development of service plans and refer child for outside services
- Conduct play groups for children to address issues of trauma as needed
- Collaborate with DOE, medical and mental health providers, early Intervention programs, ACS, etc., to ensure that needs of children addressed
- Participate in Social Services and Children & Youth Services Team meetings to address the needs of adults and children receiving clinical services
- Facilitate workshops and groups
Beacon Center Director
New York Edge at City As School
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for all site activities including those during various operational shifts
- Accountable for ensuring New York Edge maintains an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth and families that meets all compliance and safety requirements set forth by the organization, DOE, DOH, DYCD and applicable labor laws
- Organized special and culminating events, including showcases that highlight participant achievement
- Created and distributed schedule of all activities and ensures appropriate record keeping and reporting of all participant attendance
- Familiar with and adheres to all New York Edge procedures for trips, transportation, and events
- Ensured youth and their families are properly informed and prepared for all special events
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Promoted positive character development in all youth, and young participants
- Provided site based support, development and recognition for all staff in the Beacon program in order to ensure success in the implementation of program objectives
- Built relationships and mechanisms to effectively link the school day to expanded learning opportunities for families and members of the community
- Collaborated with Chief Program Officer and School Leadership Team on all subcontract and co-located activities performed at site prior to commencement of any services
- Provided supervision and coverage for direct reports: Assistant Directors, Groups Leaders, Youth Leaders, Office Manager, Activity Specialists; Provided on-site coverage for staff when needed; oversee the day-to-day activities/events of the center
- Developed educational and recreational summer and school year programming in accordance with DYCD DOH/SACC guidelines; ensure programs are effective and designed to achieve measurable goals in line with NY Edge mission and DYCD contractual obligations
- Oversaw and monitored DYCD database to ensure program is meeting contract compliance reporting, enrollment numbers and rates of participation, including pulling weekly ROP and enrollment reports to review in supervision with program staff and Deputy Director.
Beacon Program Outreach Specialist/Assistant Director
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at City As School High School
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted in the overall administration of the Beacon Program
- Engaged youth from the community in the program
- Worked with school and other neighborhood schools to identify and target students in need for academic support or extracurricular activities
- Maintained relationship with participants & support each participant's continued attendance in program
- Developed and implemented a community outreach plan
- Coordinated special community events
- Created and conducted community presentations to attract new partnerships and volunteers
- Cultivated community partners
- Created, implemented and assessed outreach and retention plan
- Organized special and culminating events, including showcases that highlight student achievement and culturally enriching field trips
- Cultivated and built positive relations with Principal, Assistant Principals, school district administrators, teachers, parents and parent coordinators and other key constituents in the community
- Identified and utilized community resources, including other schools, libraries, community and local government agencies.
College Counselor
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at Banana Kelly High School
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Organized, led, and promoted the students interest and participation in the after school activities offered by the program
- Developed and conducted college readiness and career awareness workshops such as resume writing and interviewing skills to 15-20 high school students at a time
- Provided individual social and emotional counseling for students as needed
- Provided academic and college counseling to the graduating senior class
- Organized and accompanied groups of 20-35 students at a time on 2-3 monthly college trips both local and statewide.
Education
Master of Social Work - Health & Mental Health
CUNY Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work
New York, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work (Cum Laude) -
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY05.2011
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Educating Families
- Assessing Needs
- Patient Assistance
- Team Collaborating
- Coordinating Referrals
- Family Support
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Bereavement Services
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
Certification
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), 10/2013
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
04.2022 - Current
LMSW, Client Care Coordinator
Women in Need (WIN) Powers Family Residence
07.2019 - 03.2022
Beacon Program Outreach Specialist/Assistant Director
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at City As School High School
10.2017 - 04.2018
Beacon Center Director
New York Edge at City As School
05.2017 - 03.2019
College Counselor
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at Banana Kelly High School
07.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Social Work - Health & Mental Health
CUNY Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work (Cum Laude) -
CUNY Lehman College
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