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