Community Psychiatric Network and Work Projects (GPVA) - Hoffnungstal Foundation Lobetal
Provide psychosocial support in an outpatient setting
Develop and coordinate treatment plans in collaboration with other service providers
Deliver one-to-one client support by implementing the key worker approach, promoting continuity and personalised care.
Language Mediator
Translation Admy
01.2023 - 09.2024
Language Mediator at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)
Facilitated language mediation during hearings
Provided linguistic support during file creation and documentation
Translated documents as needed
Performed related administrative tasks
Student Assistant
Elbarlament
05.2022 - 08.2022
Project: 'Artists: Creators of Social Change'
Transcribed and translated interviews from Arabic into English
Assisted in the preparation and organisation of online workshops
Documented project activities
Part-Time Job (Minijob)
Zenjob
Berlin
09.2021 - 05.2022
Diverse Assignments, including:
Warehouse Assistant
Supermarket Assistant
Business Coach
BBW Academy for Business and Management Training
Berlin
01.2019 - 07.2021
Supported companies hiring or training refugees and migrants
Provided language and cultural mediation in German and Arabic
Guided businesses in integrating migrants into their workforce and training programs
Foreign Language Assistant (Freelance)
Wuhletal – Psychosocial Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
Offered native language support (Arabic, German, and English) for the psychosocial care of migrants from Arabic-speaking countries
Provided assistance and translation services during appointments (e.g., medical visits, youth office appointments)
Collaborated with social workers in the care of sick individuals in homes and hospitals
External Collaborator
Georg-August-Universität, Centre for Methods in Social Sciences
02.2016 - 08.2016
Collaborated on the research project 'The Social Construction of Border Zones'
Transcribed and translated materials from Arabic to English
Conducted text analyses for the research project
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
International Psychoanalytic University Berlin
Berlin, Germany
04.2020 - 09.2024
Internship -
Centre For Transcultural Psychiatry (ZtP) - Vivantes Network For Health
Berlin, Germany
10.2022 - 12.2022
Telc C1 University – German Language Certificate -
Kapitel Zwei – German Language School Berlin
Berlin, Germany
08.2019 - 09.2019
Intern At Loulou Project - Part of B2 German Course
Self-Help Contact Center Mitte – Stadtrand
Berlin, Germany
03.2017 - 04.2017
Guest Student - Psychology
Humboldt University
Berlin, Germany
04.2017 - 09.2017
Guest Student - English Literature and Gender Studies
Humboldt University
Berlin, Germany
10.2015 - 03.2016
Psychosocial Support - Training of Trainers (TOT) -
Sawa For Development And Aid
Beirut, Lebanon
04.2014 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
General University Entrance Qualification
Damascus, Syria
09.2008 - 07.2009
Skills
Skilled in online communication platforms
Proficient in research and online navigation
Skilled in advanced features of Microsoft Office
Strong research and internet navigation skills (websites, email)
Professional Development & Conferences
On Being Grown-Up: Loewald’s Concept of Maturity Lecture by psychoanalyst and philosopher Joel Whitebook — Berlin, Germany | 05/2023
Attended an in-depth lecture focusing on Hans Loewald’s psychoanalytic conceptualization of ego development and maturity.
Large Group Identity and Societal Conflict: Psychological Approaches to Conflict Resolution Interdisciplinary training workshop, International Dialogue Initiative — Online | 12/2020
Explored psychological theories and practical interventions for understanding and resolving societal and political conflicts.
5th European Psychoanalytic Conference for University Students (EPCUS) Theme: Survival – Psychoanalytic Perspectives — Online | 10/2020
Engaged with leading psychoanalysts and contributed to discussions on psychoanalytic perspectives related to survival.
Basics of Labor Market Integration for Refugees and Intercultural Competencies Training by IQ Netzwerk ‘Integration through Qualification’ — Luckenwalde, Germany | 04/2019
Completed training on refugee labor market integration strategies and development of intercultural competencies.
Putting Society on the Couch: The Psychic Structure of Society Second International Erich Fromm Research Conference, International Psychoanalytic University — Berlin, Germany | 06/2018
Participated in a research conference focused on the psychoanalytic examination of societal psychic structures.
Volunteering Activities
Board Member & Chairperson Forwards-Team Europa e.V., Berlin, Germany | 04/2024 – Present
Lead and support the board in shaping organizational strategy and vision. Coordinate board activities to ensure efficient operations. Represent the organization in meetings and foster strategic partnerships.
Co-Founder IAmYou Project, Berlin, Germany | 10/2018 – 08/2019
Developed a platform facilitating open dialogue within Syrian and global communities. (Project discontinued)
Group Leader FRANS HIKE e.V., Berlin, Germany | 08/2017 – 04/2019
Led and coordinated a hiking group of 12 participants. Managed translation teams and organized alternative leisure activities.
Theater Project Member "Gebrannte Kinder – Versuch einer Empörung", Heimathafen Neukölln, Berlin, Germany | 09/2016 – 02/2017
Participated in a collaborative theater project focused on social themes.
Co-Founder & Field Coordinator Syrian Eyes, Bekaa, Lebanon | 12/2013 – 09/2014
Directed field operations including resource distribution to address basic needs. Compiled and reported semi-annual census data. Organized and facilitated activities for children and youth.
Relief Provider Qudsaya Suburb Relief Team, Damascus, Syria | 07/2012 – 11/2012
Provided humanitarian aid to displaced populations affected by the Syrian conflict. Assisted with psychological first aid for individuals in crisis.
Environmental Education Trainer Syrian Environment Association (SEA), Damascus, Syria | 07/2006 – 09/2010
Led environmental education initiatives for children during summer camps. Promoted environmental awareness through interactive lessons and activities.
Timeline
Social Care Worker
Hoffnungstaler Foundation Lobetal (GPVA)
10.2024 - Current
Language Mediator
Translation Admy
01.2023 - 09.2024
Internship -
Centre For Transcultural Psychiatry (ZtP) - Vivantes Network For Health
10.2022 - 12.2022
Student Assistant
Elbarlament
05.2022 - 08.2022
Part-Time Job (Minijob)
Zenjob
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
International Psychoanalytic University Berlin
04.2020 - 09.2024
Telc C1 University – German Language Certificate -
Kapitel Zwei – German Language School Berlin
08.2019 - 09.2019
Business Coach
BBW Academy for Business and Management Training
01.2019 - 07.2021
Foreign Language Assistant (Freelance)
Wuhletal – Psychosocial Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
Guest Student - Psychology
Humboldt University
04.2017 - 09.2017
Intern At Loulou Project - Part of B2 German Course
Self-Help Contact Center Mitte – Stadtrand
03.2017 - 04.2017
External Collaborator
Georg-August-Universität, Centre for Methods in Social Sciences
02.2016 - 08.2016
Guest Student - English Literature and Gender Studies
Humboldt University
10.2015 - 03.2016
Psychosocial Support - Training of Trainers (TOT) -
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