Maryam-Rana Saghafi
Yellowknife,NT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate worker dedicated to assisting youth in any way possible with a positive and empathetic attitude.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Homebase Yellowknife
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Built positive & genuine relationships with youth by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting the navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Managed critical situations when required through de-escalation measures.
- Led weekly programming and advertised through social media to engage youth with skill development.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Communities Building Youth Futures
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support projects.
- Assisted with communications via email and social media.
- Increased public awareness of organization's mission and values by creating engaging social media content and promotional materials.
- Enhanced community involvement by organizing and executing various outreach programs and initiatives.
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations through regular communication and collaboration on projects.
Summer Youth Intern
Communities Building Youth Futures
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted key informant interviews and synthesized the information.
- Created an asset analysis highlighting arts & culture engagement opportunities available for youth.
- Created a survey to aid in asset analysis results.
- Contributed creatively to brainstorming sessions within the team, generating innovative ideas for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ecole Sir John Franklin High School
Yellowknife, NT06.2021
Skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Substance abuse awareness
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship Building
- Case Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
- Naloxone Administration Certified
- FASD Awareness Trained
- Suicide Prevention Trained
- Living Well Together Trained
Additional Information
I have been accepted into the Social Work Diploma program at Red Deer Polytechnic for the Fall 2024 semester.
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Homebase Yellowknife
10.2023 - 03.2024
Community Engagement Coordinator
Communities Building Youth Futures
08.2023 - 03.2024
Summer Youth Intern
Communities Building Youth Futures
05.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Ecole Sir John Franklin High School