Assia Nait Kassi

Experience

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  Spirit Jeugd en Opvoedhulp

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2010

  Social Worker

  In my role as a social worker, I had the privilege of overseeing the case management of clients within complex family dynamics. My primary goal was to identify underlying challenges, pinpoint key stakeholders within the family structure, and engage with the broader support network to cultivate favorable results in the journey forward.

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  Unal Zorg

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Social worker, Casemanager

  In my role as a social worker, I had the privilege of overseeing the case management of clients within complex family dynamics. My primary goal was to identify underlying challenges, pinpoint key stakeholders within the family structure, and engage with the broader support network to cultivate favorable results in the journey forward.

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Ambulatory Social Work - developmental aid

  Expat community initiative in Ho Chi Minh City focused on uplifting the underprivileged Cu Chi area: Orchestrated development aid efforts. Managed comprehensive support for impoverished families. Executed poverty reduction through education, hygiene, food, and clothing distribution. Mobilized expat families for sustained financial support. Efficiently managed project finances for essential supplies.

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Ambulatory Social Work

  Provided ambulatory care for Syrian refugees in Istanbul. Partnered with "Help Syria Through The Winter". Addressed essential needs: food, water, healthcare, shelter, children's activities. Facilitated emergency referrals and organized personal hygiene packages. Raised funds via platforms like GoFundMe to sustain support efforts.

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  Hamad Centre for children with Special Needs

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Behavioral Therapist

  At the Hamad Centre, a clinical autism facility: Applied ABA principles for 1:1 training. Led data collection during intake and program initiation. Crafted effective intervention plans. Managed interventions during challenging behavior. Thrived in a clinical environment. Collaborated on refining Behavioral Intervention Plans with the management.- Autism awareness- Special educational needs- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)- Multidisciplinary teams- Family system therapy

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  Self Employed

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2021

  Behavioral Specialist

  Efficiently managed a diverse caseload and remote network for UAE clients. Lead first contact with families, devise post-diagnosis plans, coordinate external care, and organize multidisciplinary forums. Cultivate extensive social infrastructure network for adept referrals.

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  LanguageOne - global mother tongue education

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2019

  Mothertongue Educator

  Mother tongue educator

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  Social Care & Minors Affairs Foundation - مؤسسة الرعاية الاجتماعية وشؤون القصر

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Policy Officer

  At the Social Care and Minors Affairs Foundation in Abu Dhabi, the focus lied on policy, budgeting, and social infrastructure for orphans and the economically challenged. Achievements. Developed inclusive education policies for Abu Dhabi Government. Proposed progressive ambulatory care infrastructure across the region. Engaged in key meetings with government and foundation stakeholders. Prioritized diversity and multiculturalism in policies. Orchestrating impactful orphan camp activities, leveraging volunteer and professional resources. Presented camp outcomes to Foundation and ministry.- Policy making - Inclusion and participation policy - Government entity - Networking - Offering innovative ideas for a new infrastructure within social care- Multidisciplinary meetings between Himma Social Initiative and the Abu Dhabi entity - Planning, processing, executing and evaluating a project called " The Orphan Spring Camp". Show less

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  GGD Kennemerland

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Projectlead

  Led and managed a project at Kennemerland Public Health Services, focusing on COVID vaccine awareness and education among minority groups. Developed a training for medical students to engage in vaccination discussions with migrant and undocumented communities. Coordinated with vaccination outreach teams, translating political decisions into actionable plans, and uniting various stakeholders' interests. Established the first mobile vaccination unit in the Beverwijkse Bazaar, and addressed vaccine-related misinformation in this area. Show less

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  Utrecht Centre for Global Challenges - UGlobe

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Student Aide UGlobe

  At Utrecht University, I was part of a team fostering a Global Learning Community. We collaborate with global partners for children in need, aiming to reshape education worldwide by emphasizing social-emotional learning and well-being through the 'Whole Child Development' approach.

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  Aquawaard

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Board Member

  Waterpolo and Swim association in the Netherlands.

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  Raad voor Volksgezondheid & Samenleving (RVS)

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Advisor

  Co-authored an advisory report for the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport, "Kinderen uit de Knel.” Through an analytical review of Youth Law and Housing Law, epidemic figures and the PH foresight studies , we recommended a renewed strategy to provide suitable housing conditions for vulnerable families. This report revolutionizes how the Netherlands supports disadvantaged children's housing, economics, and mental well-being, with the overarching goal to make youth care more cost-effective over time. By proactively addressing the social determinants that threathen the family and community health , the Netherlands will make strides towards cultivating a generation that is not only physically but also mentally robust. Show less

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  MentalEdGroup

  Sept 2023 - now

  Founder and Researcher

  I design preventive interventions for schools and businesses to normalise the discourse on (mental) health and educate this generation for the next. I help with the transformation from reactive health to pro-active health by using tailored tools that can be implemented in already existing work and education structures and systems.My intervention "HeadsUp" has been a finalist in the MentlAwards 2023 in Dubai.Available for research assignments!#preventionovercure