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Alice Awakian

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion & Child Rights Governance Coordinator

Save The Children International
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for mainstreaming inclusion within all programs, with a particular focus on non-formal Education and Child Protection. Ensure that all programs are inclusive and accommodating for children with diverse needs.
  • Provided technical support, training and guidance to staff on program implementation, activity and curriculum design to ensure the active participation of children and youth throughout the entire process.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Planned and implemented quality child participation and Child Rights Governance activities including children/youth-led initiatives and capacitate children to raise their voices on a local, regional, and international level.
  • Advocated for the rights and needs of children with relevant external organizations and stakeholders.
  • Support local Alliance of Civil Society Organizations to further monitor Child Rights violations, report to the International human rights treaty bodies, and advocate for Child Rights.
  • Provide support to children and adolescents with disabilities and those encountering other barriers to learning by facilitating access to education and assisting them in participating in and benefiting from high-quality non-formal education and Child Protection services at the Multi-Service Community Centres.
  • Assessed the rehabilitation of community centers based on Universal Design principles to enhance accessibility for the most vulnerable population in the area.
  • Played an integral role as a hiring manager in the recruitment of the staff, by formulating interview questions, screening and shortlisting candidates, and being part of the interview panel.
  • Worked closely with teachers, and paraprofessionals, to guide inclusive teaching strategies and classroom adaptation to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.
  • Fraud, Bribery, and Corruption, and Child Safeguarding focal point and part of SCI investigators’ team.

Psychotherapist

Zvartnots Center for Children with Disabilities
10.2014 - 04.2024
  • Assessed the needs of children with disabilities, developed Individualized Education Plan, provided Individual psychotherapy sessions to Children and conducted family counseling sessions to support children’s needs in school and at home.
  • Coordinated with the multidisciplinary team and teachers for an integrated approach and care for the best interest of the child.
  • Monitored cases in need of medical support and closely coordinated with the psychiatrist.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.

Inclusion Officer and CRG focal point

Save the Children International
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assessed the needs of the identified Children with disabilities.
  • Monitored programs related to diversity and inclusion best practices, incorporating relevant findings into organization's strategy.
  • Supported teachers and partners to design the Individualized Education Plan for Children with Disabilities (CWD) and have overseen its implementation.
  • Followed up on the provision of assistive devices and medical equipment for Children with disabilities and coordinated with parents and suppliers in order to make sure that the CWD have been provided with the needed training to use the given device.
  • Worked closely with the medical units, specialized therapists, parents, and teachers to evaluate the CWD progress.
  • Implemented Child and youth advocacy initiatives.
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion by developing and implementing targeted initiatives.

Child Protection officer

Save The Children Lebanon
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supported the identification of beneficiaries and secure project sites, conduct needs assessments, and collect inclusive and disaggregated data.
  • Facilitated sessions on child and family-focused protection, psychosocial support, MHPSS, adolescents life skills, Psychological First Aid (PFA), Group Problem Management Plus (PM+).
  • Participated in the design of project activities, monitoring systems, and capacity-building activities for partners, community members, and children.
  • Enhanced community awareness on child protection issues through regular presentations and workshops.
  • Strengthened relationships between families and community resources by providing referrals and follow-up assistance.
  • Reduced risk factors for child abuse through the delivery of targeted prevention programs.

Project Coordinator

Association for Justice and Mercy
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Advocated the rights of detained population through TV talk shows, conferences, meeting with different stakeholders (CSOs, Authorities, Parliament members, awareness campaigns, etc.)
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
  • Wrote project proposals specifically related to the prosecution of torture and enhanced commitment to the prevention of inherent crimes and ensured the grant for several years.
  • Participated in a lobby tour in Brussels to advocate for the rights of Syrian detainees in Lebanon.
  • Participated in Global Anti-Torture Evidence database training funded by IRCT in Jordan and Tunis.
  • Delivered rehabilitation group sessions to inmates with substance use disorder in the prisons.

Psychotherapist (children affected by the Beirut explosion.)

Himaya
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Conducted a comprehensive primary assessment with the social worker on children and their families’ condition and had a clear outcome on the needs by submitting the relevant psychosocial file
  • Elaborated an action plan for children and parents
  • Provided appropriate mental health support through individual counseling
  • Provided group support for parents and children according to the action plan
  • Coordinated with the social worker on referrals to psychiatrists
  • Submitted reports and ensure Database entry (oracle).

Psycho-organic Psychotherapist

Private Clinic
01.2017 - 04.2024
  • Worked with children and adults, who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives, showing symptoms of PTSD, and with persons with disabilities.
  • Offered dance therapy sessions for clients who prefer to use movement and dance as a means of accessing and processing their emotions related to psychological distress and a range of mental and emotional challenges.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.

Psychotherapist (for people affected by the Beirut explosion)

Armadilla
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and supported individuals affected by the 4th August explosion.
  • Provided PFA sessions or Mental health interventions to the beneficiaries in need through individual sessions.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Supervised social workers and psychologists' team for the implementation of all Mental Health interventions.

Education

Mental Health Intervention Postgraduate Degree -

Seneca College
12.2024

Master's degree in Psychosomatic support -

Lebanese University
01.2014

Master 2 in Clinical Psychology -

Lebanese University
01.2014

Bachelor's degree in Psychology -

Lebanese University
01.2009

EFAPO- Psychotherapy training courses -

École Française d’analyse Psycho-Organique
01.2017

Silver Child Rights Reporting Certificate completion -

SCI
01.2023

DELF B2 Level -

French Institute
01.2013

PMP – Project Management Professional course -

Lebanese American University
01.2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Management
  • Event Coordination

Languages

Armenian
fluent
Arabic
fluent
French
bilingual
English
bilingual
Spanish
Intermediate Level

Technology Competences

  • Office Works: Good competency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) outlook microsoft 365, oracle, agresso
  • Specialized Tools: Training in the use of SPSS software (specialized database - surveys) and FoxPro (analysis of positioning tests).

Training

  • Dance Therapy, Angela LOUREIRO - Benoit LESAGE, France, 2016
  • Dance Therapy, Estella UNDURRAGA – Vincenzo BELLIA – Benoit LESAGE, Brussels, 2014
  • Clinical psychology, AJEM, 2013
  • Clinical Psychology, UPEL – L’Union Pour la Protection de L’enfance au Liban, 2012
  • Occupational Psychology, Management Plus, 2007

Timeline

Inclusion & Child Rights Governance Coordinator

Save The Children International
03.2023 - 05.2024

Inclusion Officer and CRG focal point

Save the Children International
06.2022 - 02.2023

Child Protection officer

Save The Children Lebanon
03.2021 - 05.2022

Psychotherapist (children affected by the Beirut explosion.)

Himaya
09.2020 - 03.2021

Psychotherapist (for people affected by the Beirut explosion)

Armadilla
09.2020 - 11.2020

Psycho-organic Psychotherapist

Private Clinic
01.2017 - 04.2024

Psychotherapist

Zvartnots Center for Children with Disabilities
10.2014 - 04.2024

Project Coordinator

Association for Justice and Mercy
01.2014 - 03.2021

Mental Health Intervention Postgraduate Degree -

Seneca College

Master's degree in Psychosomatic support -

Lebanese University

Master 2 in Clinical Psychology -

Lebanese University

Bachelor's degree in Psychology -

Lebanese University

EFAPO- Psychotherapy training courses -

École Française d’analyse Psycho-Organique

Silver Child Rights Reporting Certificate completion -

SCI

DELF B2 Level -

French Institute

PMP – Project Management Professional course -

Lebanese American University

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