KAHYE DUBOW
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Canadian Multiple Service Centre
01.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with agency strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Advocated for organization and agency mission to raise awareness and support.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Climate Change Advocate
Canadian Climate Change Instituation
07.2022 - Current
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Greeted and welcomed new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
- Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
- Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
An Outreach Officer
Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Pursued quarterly growth targets through strong leadership, analysis, problem-solving, team building, and coaching.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
An Advisor for the Internal Affairs and Reconciliation
Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation Federal Government of Somalia
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisting the Ministry in articulating long-range goals and in planning and initiating short term projects, and evaluating projects, performance and progress made
- Also, offers guidance by reviewing goals, objectives, and progress in reconciliation sector of the Ministry.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
English, Arabic and Somali Interpreter
University of Alberta
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations
- Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before translations
- Cross-referenced dictionaries and thesauruses for slang and nuanced terminology.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Caseworker
Multicultural Health Brokers Co-Op
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private
- Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings
- Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals
- Maintained updated progress notes and case record and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans and education
- Conducted intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments to determine clients' eligibility and suitability for program
- Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for admitted and transferred clients
- Liaised between individuals, families and service providers to best manage treatment services
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases
- Coordinated case management functions through placement monitoring, crisis intervention and discharge planning
- Monitored and documented status updates on health and wellbeing of each child under care or assessment
- Offered emergency response, family support and case management to meet individual child objectives
- Supported and directed families navigating court system and obtaining needed treatment from local agencies
- Delivered high quality case management and therapy to children diagnosed with mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders
- Leveraged experience and expertise to protect children and stabilize families
- Successfully facilitated foster and kinship adoptions and helped to reunite families
- Developed safety plans and activities for children.
Consultant
Somali Canadian Education Rural Development
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed client proposals outlining project structure, approach and work plan
- Applied techniques to analyze requirements, system capabilities and workflows
- Presented at conferences and briefings, educating prospective clients about services
- Interacted with subject matter experts to bring highest level of expertise and service to engagement
- Formulated implementation plans, evaluating effectiveness of actions and programs
- Defined and framed complex issues and developed processes to support decision making
- Collaborated with stakeholders to contribute recommendations and deliver client objectives
- Mitigated project conflicts by proactively seeking acceptable outcomes acceptable to stakeholders.
Social Worker Intern
Member of Legislator Assembly (MLA) Nicole Goering's Constituency Office, Edmonton Castle Down
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Maintained confidential case documentation
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge
- Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client best interest
- Used safety and risk assessments, employing related policies and procedures
- Conducted research and drafted documents or presentations for special projects
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information
- Met self-help group and community services representatives
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services
- Guided clients completing financial assistance applications and respite care applications
- Observed therapy delivery, noting treatment models and techniques
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development
- Studied social worker application of industry values, ethics and best practices
- Collected data and entered into internal system database
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
Owner Operator/Truck Driver/Owner
Heegan General Services and Trading
04.2012 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, and other materials.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB01.2021
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Social Work
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB06.2017
Skills
- Climate change mitigation and initiatives
- Relationship Building, Collaboration and Teamwork
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Report Preparation, Issue Reporting
- Agency Service Requirements
- Program Coordination and Execution
- Workflow Management, Multitasking Abilities
- Written and Verbal Communication, Public Speaking
- Resource Navigation
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Crisis Intervention, Risk Mitigation, Crisis support
- Life Skills Development, Growth management
- Contract Management, Stakeholder Communication
Languages
Somali
Beginner
A1
English
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
References
Upon request
Timeline
Executive Director
Canadian Multiple Service Centre
01.2023 - Current
Climate Change Advocate
Canadian Climate Change Instituation
07.2022 - Current
An Outreach Officer
Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development
04.2021 - 06.2022
An Advisor for the Internal Affairs and Reconciliation
Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation Federal Government of Somalia
12.2020 - 03.2021
English, Arabic and Somali Interpreter
University of Alberta
01.2018 - 04.2019
Caseworker
Multicultural Health Brokers Co-Op
01.2017 - 04.2019
Consultant
Somali Canadian Education Rural Development
01.2016 - 06.2017
Social Worker Intern
Member of Legislator Assembly (MLA) Nicole Goering's Constituency Office, Edmonton Castle Down
01.2016 - 06.2016
Owner Operator/Truck Driver/Owner
Heegan General Services and Trading
04.2012 - 08.2015
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Social Work
NorQuest College
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Calgary
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