{"id":345,"date":"2025-10-08T02:24:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T02:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/charlysaby.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T23:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T23:17:14","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/charlysaby.com\/?page_id=345","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-68becadc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fa01fc62\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-44e04e12 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-separator\"><\/div><h1 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">About<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-blocks-common-selector uagb-block-b9a5102c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-9371e1ad wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/charlysaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/011-JktLbAhMgLs.jpeg ,https:\/\/charlysaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/011-JktLbAhMgLs.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/charlysaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/011-JktLbAhMgLs.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/charlysaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/011-JktLbAhMgLs.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1657\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" title=\"011-JktLbAhMgLs\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-blocks-common-selector uagb-block-2b1ce64c alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-cd087bbd uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">About Me<\/span><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">I am a dedicated and passionate human services specialist based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with over two years of experience helping immigrants and individuals with disabilities access the support they need to lead fulfilling lives. My career has focused on assisting clients with financial, nutritional, legal, and housing needs, as well as helping them find and access community resources, employment opportunities, health services, and mental health support.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-7644a07d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e317ea30\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong>Balancing Work and Online Education: My Experience at Purdue Globa<\/strong>l<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-9f3025db uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">I effectively manage both school and work simultaneously through excellent time management, giving my full effort to both.<\/p><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Since I started my degree at Purdue Global in November 2023, I have not called in sick at work or missed any workdays, all while maintaining a GPA of 3.77. Purdue Global offers an online program designed for working adults, and most of my classmates are active military personnel or law enforcement officers. I only have two hours of class per week, which allows me to effectively manage my time to complete assignments. This format is perfect for me because I don&#8217;t have to waste time commuting to class; I can simply click online. This arrangement has contributed to my success both at work and in school.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-blocks-common-selector uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-7ecbfbdb alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-90750fec\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-590b68f5\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">My Experience<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a47758bf\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-3353771f uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">April 2025-Present<\/h6><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Independent Living Placement<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-fcdbf5a4 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Housing Stabilization Case Manager<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">I help individuals in the Twin Cities area who are diagnosed with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities to find and maintain stable housing. I use crisis management skills to prevent clients from losing their housing and assist them in applying for public programs that can help with housing costs. Additionally, I coordinate with team members, such as case managers, financial workers, and landlords, to provide comprehensive support.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-161ac3b3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-57ebd4d5 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">July 2024-April 2025<\/h6><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Independent Living Placement<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-bf8a6978 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Integrated Community Supports Lead<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">I managed daily operations and provided support and training to residents with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. 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I coordinated care by communicating biweekly with external providers, including case managers, family members, and other members of the support team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-579c0fe2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-cd5f4be7 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">September 2023-June 2024<\/h6><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Arrive Ministries<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-9ee88a1a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Resettlement Case Manager<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">I managed a caseload of newly arrived refugees, conducting intake sessions and providing cultural orientation. 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