FATIMA ALSHEHHI
Ras Al-Khaimah,RK
Summary
Professional with strong background in school social work, ensuring students' well-being and fostering academic success. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and creating supportive environments. Collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs and challenges. Known for effective communication, empathy, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Dubai Modern Education School
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Social Worker
POLICE FOLLOW-UP AND AFTERCARE DEPARTMENT
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of clinical activities including progress notes, incident reports, discharge summaries
- Built respectful and trusting relationships with clients
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with clients, families, and other professionals
- Followed strict data confidentiality rules to keep client information secure
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds
- Interviewed residents and families to obtain social history and determine needs for services
- Assisted in obtaining resources from social, health and welfare agencies to meet needs of residents
- Participated in case conferences and team meetings to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans
- Remained calm and poised in emergency and crisis situations
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need
- Evaluated client responses to interventions and adjusted treatment accordingly
School Social Worker
AL ZAYDIA SCHOOL
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated faculty on how best to respond when faced with challenging behaviors exhibited by students
- Provided support in such areas as grief, stress
- Collected supplementary information needed to assist client, such as employment records, medical records, and school reports
- Reared problems, interviewing child, and family to determine whether further action was required
- Administered welfare programs
- Conducted social research
- Supervised other social workers
- Participated in regular team meetings with other social workers, counselors and psychologists
- Utilized culturally competent approaches when working with diverse populations of students
- Worked closely with school administration and community partners to create and implement effective strategies aimed at improving student outcomes and overall well-being
- Developed professional relationships with community organizations to coordinate resources for students and families in need
- Organized workshops and seminars focused on topics such as bullying prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, stress reduction techniques
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to social work practice
- Provided support during crisis situations involving students or staff members
- Evaluated data from a variety of sources including state testing results, academic performance records, attendance information., to identify trends regarding student achievement levels
- Assisted families in understanding the school system and creating positive home-school connections
- Facilitated behavioral interventions for at-risk students in order to improve social skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and outside agencies to develop strategies for addressing student concerns
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students with mental health issues
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
UAE University
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates05.2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Responsible and flexible
- Solve problems
- Teamwork skills
- Decision making
- Data Collection
- Suicide prevention
- Social skills training
- Family collaboration
- Academic support
- Case management
- Individual counseling
- Solution-based interventions
- Classroom observations
- Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
- Documentation
- Life skills development
- Child development expertise
Certification
Certification of training at Alzaydia school
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
School Social Worker
Dubai Modern Education School
11.2023 - Current
Social Worker
POLICE FOLLOW-UP AND AFTERCARE DEPARTMENT
01.2023 - 04.2023
School Social Worker
AL ZAYDIA SCHOOL
09.2022 - 11.2022
Certification of training at Alzaydia school
Bachelor - Social Work
UAE University
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