Waneh Abnoos
Resource Center Lead at Y Social Impact Center- Claim this Profile
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Armenian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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CPR/First Aid Certification
CPR Seattle
Experience
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Y Social Impact Center
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resource Center Lead
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Nov 2021 - Present
-Provide services and resources to young adults accessing the Resource Center -Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.-Train new staff on Center Protocol-Work with leadership, staff, and youth to develop and improve Center Protocol-Assign and manage Center Day & Greeter shifts- Plan and Lead Center & YAYA Staff Meetings- Maintain clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes and other documentation in designated databases.-Coordinate delivery of Center life skills workshops. Teach life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.-Collaboratee with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.-Coordinate with CEA liaison about CEA-related questions-Create, update, and distribute the monthly Shared Calendar- Contribute to Center-related event planning committees i.e. Level Up, Boo Bash, Job Fair, etc. Show less
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Case Manager II, Independent Living Program
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Dec 2019 - Present
- Manage and maintain a caseload of 45+ youth/young adults who have experience with the foster care system-Provide specialized services for youth/young adults in terms of education, employment, housing, and other life skills- Collaborate with community partners to provide resources and opportunities for youth/young adults- Utilize trauma-informed practices to build relationships and aid in crisis management (such as domestic violence, homelessness, drug addictions, anxiety-induced issues, familial relationship, pregnancies, trafficking and etc.)- Advocate for youth/young adults in educational, employment, housing, and legal settings-Participation in Youth Advocacy Day to promote beneficial legislative change for youth/young adults-Facilitate Learning Circles about Foster Care Transitions Show less
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Pioneer Human Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Residential Youth Specialist
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
-Supervised and supported youth with trauma informed care to ensure social and emotional development -Advocated for youth throughout the foster care system experience -Created and implemented group programs and activities for the youth -Maintained the security and safety of the facility including crisis management -Supervised and supported youth with trauma informed care to ensure social and emotional development -Advocated for youth throughout the foster care system experience -Created and implemented group programs and activities for the youth -Maintained the security and safety of the facility including crisis management
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YMCA of Greater Seattle
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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School Age Teacher
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Oct 2015 - Jun 2019
-Managed 60+ school age children on a daily basis -Engaged children and lead artistic, scientific, and sports activities -Diffused conflicts, provided support and ensured the well-being of children -Developed clear and open communication with families to best support the children -Managed 60+ school age children on a daily basis -Engaged children and lead artistic, scientific, and sports activities -Diffused conflicts, provided support and ensured the well-being of children -Developed clear and open communication with families to best support the children
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Loungefly
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paid Intern
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
-Filed and inputted invoices -Reorganized the entire filing system -Complete other tasks as needed -Filed and inputted invoices -Reorganized the entire filing system -Complete other tasks as needed
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Education
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2019 - 2020
Seattle University
Master of Arts - MA, Criminal Justice -
2015 - 2019
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Psychology
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