SALMA ISMAIL
197 Sample Street, Vancouver, BC ∥ Email: salma27@student.ubc.ca ∥ Tel: 778-081-8432
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment in the non-profit sector as a recent graduate with a strong desire to utilize skills and contribute to creating positive social change
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EDUCATION
The University of British Columbia- Bachelor of Arts
Sep 2018- Expected Completion: 2023
- Major in Sociology\ Minor in Law and Society
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Settlement Counsellor (Full-time)
Jun 2021- Current
South Vancouver Neighborhood House, Vancouver, BC
- Plans and facilitates youth mentorship volunteer roles and community programs & provides social-emotional engagement support for over 100 newcomer youth clients yearly
- Provide newcomer youth support, follow-through, ongoing assessment and re-assessment for clients as identified by funder
- Applies for grants to enhance existing settlement youth programs and promote community inclusion
- Evaluates and keep records of client profiles and key statistics in co-ordinance with government required database system, including intake forms, narrative, and statistical reports
- Collaborates with local schools, government departments, and other stakeholders working with immigrant youth communities to provide youth advocacy
Newcomer Youth Programmer (Part-time)
Oct 2020 – Jun 2021
South Vancouver Neighborhood House, Vancouver, BC
- Developed and facilitated a successful in-person food program, including creating recipes and a program curriculum for newcomer youth to promote healthy eating and foster independence and a sense of belonging in a safe environment.
- Purchased equipment and ingredients weekly as needed and according to the program budget
- Monitored and reported expenditures, forecasted weekly program costs and balanced the yearly budget
Branch Administrator (Part-time)
Nov 2019 – June 2021
Al-Otrojah School, Vancouver, BC
- Provided in-person and over-the-telephone support to assist over 50 students in registering for their respective courses
- Trusted to manage and process student fees and transfers all payments to the accounting administrator on a monthly basis with 100% accuracy.
- Updates and organizes student information using MS Excel for easy access to the school database.
Case Worker (Casual)
Jul 2019 – Jan 2021
Muslim Food Bank ASPIRE, Surrey, BC
- Worked one-on-one with vulnerable immigrants, refugees and refugee claimants by providing them with medical and social assistance referrals.
- Assisted with completing job and post-secondary applications and preparing clients for job interviews.
- Explained to clients’ medical care options and how to apply for Pharmacare and other resources such as disability assistance and Handy DART.
- Maintained regular contact with clients and organizes client paperwork and confidential documents.
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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Vancouver South Federal Liberal Award for Leadership Jun 2018
David Thompson Secondary School, Vancouver, BC
- Dedication to equality and social justice in the school community.
William Hyndman Scholarship Award Jun 2018
David Thompson Secondary School, Vancouver, BC
- Dedication to hard work in pursuit of Academic excellence.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Mental Health First Aid
Feb 2021
- Obtained mental health first aid certification from Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Tri–Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
Dec 2020
- Obtained certificate in Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics.
FOOD SAFE level 1
Aug 2020
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REFERENCES
Available on request
PDF: resume