Alex Osifo, MSW

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EDUCATION

Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, North Carolina May 2018

Master of Social Work

GPA: 3.50 Honors: Nu Phi Alpha Inductee

American Military University Charles Town, West Virginia Nov 2013

Master of Arts in Legal Studies

University of Jos, Nigeria Jos, Nigeria June 1990

Bachelor of Arts in English Studies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Fayetteville State University

Peer Learning Assistant Fayetteville, North Carolina Jan 2018- Present

Conduct peer tutoring sessions with undergraduate students in various courses and different contexts 20 hours per week

Provide in-class and on-line academic support to individuals and groups in the designated and supported courses

Utilize assistive technology for efficient academic skills development adapted to learning styles and strategies

Organize and facilitate structured and unstructured workshops, meetings and training sessions for performance improvement

RAPHA HealthCare Services Lumberton, North Carolina Jan 2016- Present

Intern

Support clinicians and therapists with clinical assessments in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-V) criteria

Collaborate with consumers to navigate the process of obtaining medical insurance for presenting concerns and diagnosis

Perform administrative duties including attending meetings, charting intakes, writing progress notes and termination summaries; handling telephone calls, mail, and email correspondence

Johari Family Services Fayetteville, North Carolina Spring 2016

Intern

Assisted agency clinicians and therapists with initial intakes and social histories on new clients

Accompanied therapists in hosting individual and group cognitive therapy sessions with enhanced theoretical conceptualization, diagnostic treatment planning, and capturing of process notes

Maintained and updated client records in a timely manner and in accordance with agency procedures, state, and federal regulations

Cumberland County CommuniCare Fayetteville, North Carolina Aug 2016- Dec 2016

Intern

Provided counseling support services for consumers in crisis, trauma, or catastrophic situations

Co facilitated weekly group support sessions with 12-Step Interventions and other mutual support programs for individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Supported the agency with specified administrative duties relating to established policies and state regulations

Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, North Carolina Aug 2016- May 2017

Graduate Assistant

Assisted faculty with researching academic resources for enhanced curriculum delivery and learning

Proctored undergraduate and graduate exams, maintained confidentiality and security of all testing materials, test logs, and other testing documents

Engaged in writing proposals and reports for available and prospective institutional grants

VA Medical Center Fort Bragg, North Carolina Aug 2015- May 2016

Intern

Provided individual career counseling appointments to military affiliated students in all academic majors

Routinely assisted Army and Air Force ROTC, and other military affiliated students with utilizing the resources offered by the University’s Student Support Services

Engaged in answering telephones, faxing, filing correspondence, preparing envelopes, making copies, and other campus administrative errands

US Army Multiple Locations Mar 2010- Aug 2015

Logistical Specialist

Regularly created and maintained operations records in accordance with personnel and equipment sustainment principles

Responsible for training, development, counseling, morale and welfare of up to 15 Soldiers in structured weekly instructions

Operated with a yearly multimillion dollar budget on personnel and equipment maintenance for personnel readiness

Provided combat setting logistical support for over 30 successful convoy operations, in collaboration with peers, superiors and subordinates in hostile settings

Used necessary analytical skills to solve tactical operational problems in home front and hostile settings

Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Aug 2006- Mar 2009

Caseworker

Assisted and supported individuals and families in planning and delivery of appropriate intervention strategies for clients with developmental, emotional, behavioral, or legal problems

Interviewed clients and documented patient information, maintained and organized documentation through the intervention process

Monitored the development of patients and devised new care plans to meet concurrent evaluation needs

Administered and facilitated activities of daily living (ADLs), and Instrumental Activities of Daily living (IADLs) in accordance with agency intervention strategies and policy guidelines

Collaborated with families and community service agencies in providing clients with services to enhance consumers’ overall quality of life

Prepared reports, exhibits, memoranda, and statistical analyses used in making legal determinations and clinical assessments

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks, Alaska May 2013- Feb 2014

Patient Service Volunteer

Assisted patients’ families and visitors with location escorts within the hospital

Provided wheelchair accompaniment for patients as needed

Delivered newspapers, mail, and other various items of comfort to designated areas of the hospital

Engaged in providing clerical services including address and file labels, preparing envelopes, sorting mail, and producing copies for designated supervisors

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Cumberland County Schools (2016) ● Catholic Charities USA (2010)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), member 2016- Present

National Association of Social Workers (NASW), member 2015- Present

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2017- Present

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