Nahid Abdelmagid
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in family support services, committed to driving meaningful change in the lives of families. Successfully facilitated numerous cases, ensuring smooth transition and positive outcomes for children and their families. Recognized for strong empathy, exceptional communication skills, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving capabilities. Reliable and adaptable, adept in conflict resolution and case management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Reunification Worker
The Family Centre
05.2010 - 05.2025
- Assisted families in reunification by conducting thorough assessments and implementing customized case plans.
- Established trust with families through empathetic listening, consistent follow-up, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for each family''s unique needs.
- Ensured child safety by closely monitoring progress, addressing concerns, and taking prompt action when necessary.
- Offered crisis intervention services when needed, providing immediate support during critical moments in the reunification process.
- Connected families with essential social services such as housing assistance, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment programs, facilitating their path toward stability.
- Increased successful family reunification by diligently maintaining accurate records and documentation of all activities.
- Attended relevant training seminars to stay current on best practices in family reunification and child welfare.
Arabic Interpreter
The Family Centre, Centralized Interpreter Service (CIS)
11.2006 - 03.2023
- Interpreter for Arabic speaking clients of The Family Centre (social services, clinical procedures, health and nutrition education, medical treatments, family court, and schools)
- Served clients on the phone and in person; picked-up voicemail and place calls to clients to make/follow-up appointments, and assisted clients with completing forms
- Safeguarded confidentiality by adhering strictly to professional codes of ethics when handling sensitive information during interpretation assignments.
- Improved patient care in medical facilities with precise interpretation of medical terminology and procedures.
- Developed translated forms and educational materials for non-English speaking populations.
- Ensured accuracy of translated materials through meticulous proofreading before submission or distribution to clients.
Intake/Administrative Assistant
The Family Centre, Centralized Interpreter Service (CIS)
04.2006 - 11.2006
- Assisted in maintaining/updating databases, as and when required
- Maintained efficient archive system for files
- Answered incoming requests from clients and arranging for interpreters
Research Assistant
Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Assisted in educational research method course to implement various conceptual approaches to research, program evaluation, and assessment
- Assisted in a graduate seminar, “Developing Educational Leadership Academy.”
Assistant Coordinator
Iowa State University, Department of Political Science
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Assisted in coordinating linkage program between ISU and Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute at Ukraine.
- Developed a homepage for International Women In Sciences and Engineering (IWISE)
- Developed website for IWISE manual on writing a proposal
- Attended training and development workshop, Microsoft FrontPage
Research Assistant
Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Assisted in a graduate seminar in FCEDS
- Assisted in editing a book about the Role of Women in Sudan
- Assisted the faculty in FCEDS Department's in several research projects
Research Assistant
Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
09.1990 - 12.1991
- Conducted research on Sudanese Weaning Foods
- Assisted in several research projects at the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, ISU, Ames Iowa
Teaching Assistant
Ahfad University, College for Women
09.1989 - 07.1990
- Helped the faculty and students in lab and class instruction
- Graded papers and exams for undergraduate students
- Assisted the faculty in workshops and short courses
Education
Ph.D. Student - College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa12.2001
M.Sc. - General Graduate Studies (Food Nutrition, Food Technology, and Technology & Social Change)
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.1992
B.Sc. - Family Science and Community Care
Ahfad University College for Women
05.1987
Skills
- Proficient in social research methodology
- Ability to summarize and evaluate findings
- Expertise in assessing educational program needs
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective team collaborator
- Analytical thinker
- Patient interpersonal collaborator
- Strong verbal communication
- Excellent with the following computer packages: Microsoft word, Excel, and Power point
- Proficient in online research
Accomplishments
- B.Sc. with Distinction Award
- Research Grant 1990, World Food Institute, ISU, USA
- Nelson Scholarship for good progress as a graduate student, ISU, USA
- Arab Student Aid International scholarship
- International Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood scholarship
- Member of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Languages
Arabic
English
Certification
- Brain Story101 Certificate
- Our Children Are Sacred Training (ASIST)
- Alberta Food Safety Basics
- E-Safety First Canada
- CRC Vulnerable section certificate
- Intervention Record
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
Timeline
Family Reunification Worker
The Family Centre
05.2010 - 05.2025
Arabic Interpreter
The Family Centre, Centralized Interpreter Service (CIS)
11.2006 - 03.2023
Intake/Administrative Assistant
The Family Centre, Centralized Interpreter Service (CIS)
04.2006 - 11.2006
Assistant Coordinator
Iowa State University, Department of Political Science
06.2000 - 06.2001
Research Assistant
Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
09.1999 - 12.2001
Research Assistant
Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
09.1999 - 06.2000
Research Assistant
Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
09.1990 - 12.1991
Teaching Assistant
Ahfad University, College for Women
09.1989 - 07.1990
M.Sc. - General Graduate Studies (Food Nutrition, Food Technology, and Technology & Social Change)
Iowa State University
B.Sc. - Family Science and Community Care
Ahfad University College for Women
Ph.D. Student - College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Iowa State University
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