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Sahar Whahedi

Toronto,ON

Summary

A dedicated Graduate of Seneca College's Social Service Worker program, who maintains a proactive mindset and carries a track record of success in fieldwork. Accustomed to fast-paced environments and seeking opportunities to excel in human support services.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

YouthLink
Scarborough, ON
06.2024 - Current
  • Printed daily invoices and completed Petty Cash forms, Visa Reconciliation forms via Excel
  • Monitored and facilitated youth through participating in the Footprintz Friday drop-in program, and the YOW's Thursday Teen night program.
  • Joined planning committees and participated in events (e.g. Gun violence awareness event, Staff BBQ Committee.)
  • Attended all required meetings (e.g. TSN refugee sector meeting, Toronto region child sector table meeting, Youthlink shelter and Transitional housing virtual meetings etc.)
  • Completed extensive Trainings and Workshops (e.g. Diversity and Equity, Interventions for Men and Fathers who Perpetrate Violence against Women Training)

Personal Assistant

Paulette Smith
Toronto, ON
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Creating digital clinical notes (SOAP, BIRP Notes.)
  • Maintained records of client based progress reports, case notes, & assessments
  • Developed creative solutions for challenging cases - proposed Ideas to counsellor
  • Created individualized plans based on client's specific needs and goals
  • Maintained strong communication with Employer to ensure efficiency of work.

Field Placement Student

Bridging Borders with Inmates
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Worked closely with lawyers to support and reintegrate incarcerated individuals into society.
  • Administrative work; responded to messages and emails to smoothly manage case-related communications.
  • Connected clients with lawyers, relevant community resources and programs
  • Handled support tasks such as scheduling meetings and conducting research
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents/files into excel spreadsheet forms.
  • Participated in case management workshops, client interviews, and documenting.

Field Placement Student

For You Telecare Family Services
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Created Applications for Ontario Trillium Foundation non-profit grants
  • Managed client data and resources
  • Phoned and collaborated with community agencies in terms of FUTFS projects.
  • Ran Youth-focused events and guided participants in completing surveys, forms and fun activities.
  • Participated in Crisis intervention, 2SLGBTQIA+ support, Anti-violence against women, and youth-suicide prevention programs.
  • Prepared board displays, infographics and flyers for client outreach and newsletters.

Child Care Volunteer

Arpi Nursery School
Toronto, ON
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisting childcare staff with preparing activities and materials for daily tasks.
  • Monitoring and ensuring safety of all children at all times.
  • Conducting stimulating activities for children (e.g. book reading, water play)
  • Encouraging positive interactions between children while playing together or in group activities.

Customer Service Representative

Bagel Plus
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Experience handling food & drinks
  • Utilizing cash and visa machines via Cashier
  • Supported managers with digital files and tasks
  • Hosted customers and assisted waitresses at restaurant tables
  • Informed customers of upcoming events, holiday specials and price changes
  • Took extensive customer orders for events and catering
  • Assisted in training new employees to maximize team performance

Education

Ontario College Diploma - Social Service Worker

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON
08-2023

High School Diploma -

William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
06-2021

Standard First Aid With Basic Life Support CPR
Heaven Can Wait First Aid
11-2011

Skills

  • Fluent in the English and Dari Language
  • Proficient in Administrative tasks
  • Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
  • Teamwork and Staff development
  • Client Intervention and Advocacy
  • Trauma-informed practice

Certification

  • Toronto Police Services: Vulnerable Sector Screen Check 06/11/2023
  • Ontario G Driver License - 08/03/2023

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

YouthLink
06.2024 - Current

Child Care Volunteer

Arpi Nursery School
01.2024 - 06.2024

Personal Assistant

Paulette Smith
02.2023 - 05.2024

Field Placement Student

Bridging Borders with Inmates
01.2023 - 04.2023

Field Placement Student

For You Telecare Family Services
09.2022 - 04.2023

Customer Service Representative

Bagel Plus
06.2021 - 10.2023

Ontario College Diploma - Social Service Worker

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute

Standard First Aid With Basic Life Support CPR

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