Sabrina Ahmed
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Somali Women’s and Children’s Support Network
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
- Developed individualized plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input regarding client care plans.
- Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged socialization and skill development.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide guidance and resources.
- Promoted community inclusion, independence and self-determination for the people supported
- Supported people to identify, work towards and achieve their personal goals and dreams
- Encouraged self-expression of people supported and utilize knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communications, including alternative communication systems and techniques
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed
Community Outreach Coordinator
Support House
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to increase awareness of programs and services
- Organized and facilitated events such as workshops, seminars, forums, and conferences to engage stakeholders
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to increase visibility in the community
- Connected with people 16+ within the unhoused population who experience mental health and substance use concerns and require urgent housing
- Attended shelters, community spaces, and any other location where people may be in need of mental health / substance use and housing support
- Worked alongside community partners to address immediate support needs including crisis, housing, and/or justice
- Focused on preventing, de-escalating, navigating and stabilizing crisis situations including supporting individuals experiencing social and physical harms associated with chronic substance use, ongoing suicidal ideation and other harmful emotional or behavioral situations
Education
College Diploma - Social Service Worker – Immigrants And Refugees
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04-2022
High School Diploma -
Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy
Toronto, ON06-2016
Skills
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Client Needs Assessments
- Disability Awareness
- Counseling
- Behavioral Support
- Community Outreach
- Client Advocacy
- Emotional Awareness
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Somali Women’s and Children’s Support Network
09.2021 - 11.2023
Community Outreach Coordinator
Support House
03.2021 - 08.2021
College Diploma - Social Service Worker – Immigrants And Refugees
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy
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