Social Worker
Resume:
Suad Sayeh Qumseya
***** *** ******* ****** • Perris, California 92570
Phone: 951-***-**** • Email: ********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bethlehem University 1983-1987
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Al Quds University 2011–2012
25 units towards Masters Degree in Community Work
EMPLOYMENT
Bethlehem University Student Counselor 11/2014 - current
Educate students regarding colleges and the college admissions process.
Communicating and advising college deans to improve student achievement.
Updating an annual “College Search Handbook.”
Help disabled students enroll and help facilitate their presence at the university.
Advise the financial aid office in choosing students in need for scholarships and financial aid.
Planning workshops on campus to help students’ with career selection and college education.
Social Worker at Holy Land Christian Economical Foundation (HCEF) 5/2012-10/2014
One of our missions at HCEF included helping people via social work in order to alleviate tensions at home as a result of civil unrest, war and impoverished conditions. This allowed us to prevent mass emigration and help facilitate peace.
Visited families experiencing extreme poverty at their homes and evaluate their living standards, in order to write recommendations to HCEF to rebuild and renovate their homes.
Visited families at home to provide private counseling.
Visited local businesses to advise and improve worker safety. Social Worker at Franciscan Social Services Office (FSSO) 2/2009-10/2014
The program started in 2008 to care for the financially, psychosocially and medically needy individuals and families in the Bethlehem area.
Made home visits and taking care of cases recommended by the parish priest. 1
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Evaluated the living standards of the elderly, widows and families of special needs children.
Created the Saint Antonio Elderly Club, which offered activities and lunches for the elderly.
Supplied health insurance, medical and pharmaceutical assistance.
Paid utility bills for families in need and provided food coupons.
Provided financial aid to students of families in need. Social Worker at Caritas Baby Hospital 9/1987-2/2009
Our mission at Caritas Baby Hospital was providing social services for children of families in need. Caritas targets families under difficult socio-economic situations and provides medical assistance needed.
Managed counseling programs and empowerment projects.
Organized parent groups for children with special needs and chronic diseases.
Managed the out-reach programs through home visits.
Supported the vulnerable and affected groups by sustaining their wellbeing and restoring their sense of dignity and self-respect.
SKILLS
Languages: Arabic
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Type 40 WPM
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
Community Response to Children Exposed to Domestic Violence 1999 Community Mental Health 2000
Traumatized Children 2001
Healthy Mother and Child Safety 2001
Skills of Social Work 2002
Intensive Computer Courses 2003
Coordination and Cooperation Among Clients and Institutions 2004 Child Protection Systems 2004
Moving From Conflict to Collaboration 2005
Factors That Influence the Success of Collaboration 2006 Communication and Network Courses 2007
Philosophy of Teamwork 2008
Abused Child and Mother
Woman’s Rights Seminar
Certified in Student Disability Relations
Training of Trainer (TOT)
2009
2010
2014
2015
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Stress Management for Employees 2015
REFERENCES
Vincenzo Bellomo
Custody of the Holy Land
Franciscan Social Service Office
Cell: +972*********
Tel/Fax +972*********
***********@*******.***
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Michael Shibly Sansur PhD
Executive Vice President
Bethlehem University
Tel. 02-2742141 Ext. 2220
Fax 02 2744440
*******@******.*********.***
Peter Sabat
Environmental Quality Assurance
Chevron Products Company
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