Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills
Hobby: Fixing appliances'
Languages
Timeline
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Qareebullah Abduljabbar

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 15 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Kahui Tu kaha Ellerslie

Support Worker
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Setup family house, arrange for the connection of utilities, support families to access the MSD, settle families into housing, advocate for quota refugees when there are safety or health issues with housing, linking quota families to community services based on their settlement needs including but not limited to: Education services, Health services, Employments services, Local community groups, Legal services, Introduction to NZ police, Understanding the NZ tax system, Understanding tenancy rights

RASNZ

Families Liaison Person
07.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Running computer programme for refugees
  • Assisting with accessing and understanding services such as social welfare, healthcare, education, and housing.
  • Advocating on behalf of families to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
  • Organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and informational sessions to empower families with knowledge and skills.

AUT Centre for Refugee Education

Interpreter
01.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Helping families navigate the educational system, including enrollment, special education services, and extracurricular activities.
  • Providing cultural context to educators to help them better understand the unique challenges and needs of refugee students.
  • Assisting during parent-teacher meetings, school orientations, and other educational events to ensure that families understand the content and can actively engage in their children's education.

Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)

Life and Identity Services Officer
07.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

In 2 months of community expocer to internal afferis job, I assisted in processing applications for vital records and identity documents. My responsibilities included helping individuals navigate the application process, maintaining accurate records, and providing customer service. The role required attention to detail and efficient communication.

Royal Consulate General of Saudi Arabia

Interpreter
07.2010 - 10.2010

Job overview

  • Interpreting for the consulate, liaising between the consulate and various New Zealand governmental bodies, assisting visiting Saudis with their affairs and problems; including dealing with the courts, lawyers and police, scrupulously maintaining files

Armourguard

Security Officer
06.2006 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • A static guard at WINZ offices, maintaining the safety and security of staff and clients, resolving any problems with minimum disruption, keeping logbooks up to date

Education

Auckland University of Technology

Master from Language and Culture
01.2023

University Overview

Auckland University of Technology

Diploma from Interpreting and Translation
01.2012

University Overview

Morrissey Group PTY Ltd

Certificate from Security Operations (Level 3)
01.2009

University Overview

Auckland University of Technology

Certificate from Advanced Interpreting
01.2008

University Overview

Auckland University of Technology

Certificate from Liaison Interpreting
01.2006

University Overview

Bharati University

Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
01.2001

University Overview

Skills

  • Dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction
  • Highly accurate and reliable
  • Professional, diplomatic, empathetic and patient
  • Friendly, welcoming and approachable
  • Respectful with the highest levels of integrity
  • Flexible and keen to learn
  • Positive and solution orientate
  • Behavioral support
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Skills

Skills
Excellent written and verbal interpretation and communication skills, Making people of all cultures feel welcome and comfortable., Building strong relationships based on mutual respect and trust., Teaching foreigners about western culture and assisting them through their culture shock., Running effective orientation courses, Counselling students on their goals and assisting them with plans to achieve them., Liaising with a wide range of government bodies on behalf of foreign visitors, Assisting foreigners with legal problems, Calming down tense situations and potential conflict, Handling difficult customers and complaints in a professional manner, Asking targeted questions and listening empathetically, Strong ability to multitask., Preparing clear and concise reports, Computer skills: Microsoft Word, email and internet

Hobby: Fixing appliances'

Hobby: Fixing appliances'

I enjoy fixing appliances; it also allows me to reflect on my mental state and helps me maintain my well-being.

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Support Worker
Kahui Tu kaha Ellerslie
02.2023 - Current
Life and Identity Services Officer
Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
07.2022 - 09.2022
Families Liaison Person
RASNZ
07.2015 - Current
Interpreter
AUT Centre for Refugee Education
01.2011 - Current
Interpreter
Royal Consulate General of Saudi Arabia
07.2010 - 10.2010
Security Officer
Armourguard
06.2006 - 09.2009
Auckland University of Technology
Master from Language and Culture
Auckland University of Technology
Diploma from Interpreting and Translation
Morrissey Group PTY Ltd
Certificate from Security Operations (Level 3)
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate from Advanced Interpreting
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate from Liaison Interpreting
Bharati University
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
Qareebullah Abduljabbar