Bilingual Social Work Assistant ResumeTitle

Ghadeer Yahya Labban

Newark, NJ 201-***-**** ******-****@*******.***

Languages: English (Fluent), Arabic (Native)

Career Summary

Bilingual Social Work Professional dedicated to empowering individuals and families through culturally responsive practice. Experienced across community-based services, homeless support, international social protection programs, and diverse care settings. Skilled in assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and connecting clients to essential resources.

Core Competencies

Trauma-Informed Care • Case Management • Client Advocacy • Crisis Intervention • Assessment & Service Planning • Motivational Interviewing • Community Resource Navigation • Cultural Humility • Documentation & Reporting • Problem-Solving • Confidentiality

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) — Columbia University, 2025 Graduate Coursework in Social Work — Dominican University, 2021 Bachelor of Social Work — Umm Al-Qura University, 2013 Intensive English Program — ELS / Texas Tech University, 2015 Skills

Active Listening • Communication • Empathy • Cultural Competence • Organization • Multitasking • Problem Solving • Professional Ethics • Microsoft Office • Client Documentation Systems Professional & Volunteer Experience

School Social Work Assistant (Volunteer) — Mar 2013 – May 2013

- Assisted the school social worker in supporting students with behavioral, emotional, and academic needs.

- Observed case meetings, supported documentation, and assisted with student follow-ups. Front Desk Agent Raffles Makkah Palace — Sep 2012 – Mar 2014

- Managed check-ins, check-outs, and guest communication with professionalism and empathy. Arabic Language Instructor (Volunteer) Texas Tech University — June 2015 – July 2015

- Taught beginner Arabic and created simple lesson plans supporting student learning. Social Work Training & Internships

Social Work Intern Uzbekistan–Columbia Center (UCC-ACSSW) — Sep 2024 – May 2025

- Conducted needs assessments and qualitative data collection to strengthen national social services for at-risk children and families.

- Collaborated with UNICEF and the National Agency for Social Protection on developing community-based service models and workforce training tools.

- Contributed to designing supervision standards and program recommendations to improve coordination and service delivery.

Social Work Intern Housing Forward Support Center (Illinois) — Sep 2019 – May 2020

- Assisted 30–40 clients daily with essential needs such as showers, laundry, mail, transportation, and technology access.

- Conducted intake interviews, orientations, referrals, and resource navigation for clients experiencing homelessness.

- Supported applications for Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, unemployment benefits, and housing assistance. Early Social Work Training (Summary)

Maternity & Children’s Hospital – Mecca, Saudi Arabia (2012)

- Supported complex cases involving maternal and child health.

- Delivered awareness sessions on infant protection and health education. Civil Alanjal School – Mecca, Saudi Arabia (2012)

- Assisted students with academic and social challenges.

- Conducted awareness sessions on peer relationships. Nursing Home – Mecca, Saudi Arabia (2011)

- Supported older adults with Alzheimer’s in daily activities.

- Facilitated cognitive and social engagement programs. Disabled Care Home – Mecca, Saudi Arabia (2011)

- Learned case histories for individuals with disabilities.

- Organized talent and recreational programs to enhance client engagement.

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