Fadhwa Yusuf
Kitchener
Summary
Multi-talented, well-versed System Navigator, community engager, and dedicated professional with extensive experience working and supporting diverse communities for over 10 years. Compassionate, personable and driven with passion to provide support and advocate for families in need, while perpetuating organizational mission and values.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
System Navigator
African Family Revival Organization
Kitchener
12.2021 - Current
- Support families navigate multi layered systems.
- Network with local organizations, community leaders, school systems resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of school administrators, Family & Children Services, social workers, and parents to create and implement individualized plan of action.
- Build solid and trusting rapport with families, children, youth, fostering trust and communication.
- Assist in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Build partnerships with related organizations to develop support and address important issues.
- Support students in developing goals and social skills, improving individual morale and productivity.
- Participate in continuous improvement in problem-solving to support growth and teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Community Outreach Coordinator
African Family Revival Organization
Kitchener
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Networked with local organizations and leaders, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs, and resolve barriers.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups, and schools.
- Advocated and implemented community-based programs to increase awareness or fill specific needs.
Education
College Diploma - Business Administration
TriOS College
Kitchener, ONSkills
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Trauma informed and emotional support
- Collaboration, partnership building, and conflict resolution
- Strong Interpersonal skills, flexible and adaptable
- Team-Oriented, strong leadership skills,
- Excellent verbal, oral and written communication
- Patient, empathetic, and positive personality
- Multi Lingual and cultural diversity
- Effective working relationships
- Privacy, confidentiality, policy and procedure compliance
- Community outreach, advocacy and needs assessment
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Volunteering
MAC-Muslim Association Of Canada- Volunteer Coordinator
Changemaker Cooperatives- President- Board Of Directors
Awards
Toastmasters International World Speaking Competition- 2021 District 86 Champion
Double Tree by Hilton- Employee of the Year Award
MAC-Muslim Association of Canada-Volunteer of the year- The most indispensable Award & The extra mile Award
Additional Information
- Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Management, Trauma and Healing
Timeline
System Navigator
African Family Revival Organization
12.2021 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator
African Family Revival Organization
03.2014 - 07.2017
College Diploma - Business Administration
TriOS College
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