Hoda A. Soliman
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OBJECTIVE Actively seeking a career with a progressive organization in the Social Services field utilizing my education, experience, and skills.
EXPERIENCE
Soliman’s Services, Dallas, TX
August 2006 to
July 2010
Approved provider for the Case Management for Children’s and Pregnant Women’s Program
Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the needs of clients as well as their families.
Refer clients to appropriate services located in their communities.
December 2001 to
United States Department of Justice, Dallas, TX
April 2017
Contract Language Monitor
Translate, review, and provide detailed analysis of audio-recorded material.
Provide thorough administrative reports related to various translation assignments.
Conduct daily communication both in person and via email with Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts.
August 2001 to
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington, TX
May 2004
Contract Case Manager
Conducted home and hospital visits to assess clients’ needs.
Discussed and developed appropriate care for client future plans.
Documented related case management activities and recorded data electronically.
June 1996 to December 2001
Accento Language Company, Dallas, TX
Interpreter
Provided translation and simultaneous interpretation services for legal courts, schools, depositions, insurance companies, and other agencies.
Communicated with school administrative staff, legal counsel, and court staff.
November 2000 to January 2003
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Social Worker
Administered psychosocial assessments in individual and group therapy sessions.
Assisted in patient care with issues related to depression, schizophrenia, adolescent behavioral difficulties, bipolar/anxiety disorders, grief and marital related issues.
Proposed recommendations to patients for further care including various community resource services and assisted in discharge planning.
October 1999 to January 2001
Gateway Foundation, Dallas, TX
Utilization Review Specialist
Conducted assessments for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
Provided comprehensive behavioral health care management services through initiating pre-certification, conducting initial clinical evaluations, and facilitating case management to provide appropriate health care treatment for patients.
December 1999 to December 2001
Green Oaks at Medical City of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Crisis Interventionist
Administered mental health and substance abuse assessments both in the Emergency Room and for hospitalized patients and reported findings and recommendations to Emergency Department physicians.
Initiated pre-certification and initial clinical evaluations; coordinated and implemented patient admissions procedures.
Served as a liaison between physicians, allied health professionals and the hospital.
Provided crisis intervention assistance for all age groups and referred patients appropriately.
December 1998 to October 1999
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dallas, TX
Counselor III
Screened and assessed adult and juvenile clients to determine the existence, depth, and breadth of substance abuse issues.
Provided case management services and referral to appropriate treatment and ancillary service agencies.
Conducted client educational classes and provided clinical supervision.
April 1995 to November 1998
Dallas County Treatment Alternative to Incarceration Program (TAIP), Dallas, TX
Assessment Specialist/Probation Officer Conducted alcohol/ drug assessment, referrals and placement.
Attended court hearings, and generated computer reports to court and treatment providers.
September 1996 to May 1997
Family Place Center for Abused Women and Children, Dallas, TX
Counselor Intern
Provided group and individual counseling, and crisis counseling to children and adults victims of abuse and neglect.
Helped clients deal with issues surrounding family violence.
February 1993 to December 1995
Charter Hospital, Dallas, TX
Program Specialist
Provided one-on-one patient counseling.
Served as backup to Needs Assessment Department by evaluating the needs of patients of many age groups.
May 1986 to March 1995
Methodist Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Interpreter/Counselor
Participated in completion of assessments, evaluations, education and general orientation for patients.
Assisted physicians by translating consultations, hospital policies and procedures.
Obtained and verified patient financial information for hospital purposes.
Served as a liaison between various foreign embassies and Methodist hospital.
Obtained and verified patient financial information, eligibility for Medicaid and kidney healthcare.
Assisted patients socially and emotionally to adapt to their hospital environment.
August 1978 to
June 1980
The Children’s Place Infant Center, Dallas, TX
Director
Managed center’s daily operation and supervised staff.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
Licensed Professional Counselor, 2001
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, 1998, emerita
Certified Community Supervision Officer, 1996
EDUCATION
Amber University, Garland, TX
Practicum Requirement for Professional Counselor in Texas, 1997.
Pharis Institute, Dallas, TX
Credential Coursework for Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, 1991.
The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
Master of Science: Developmental Psychology, Behavioral Science, 1985
The American University of Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1975
LANGUAGES
Arabic (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (conversation)