Program Coordinator/Sr. Outreach Worker
Resume:
Anne Ihediohanma
I have a strong passion for the social work and public health profession.
Medford, MA 02155
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I am a professional who is intrigued with preventive health interventions and implementing long lasting social change. I have exceptional abilities to manage projects, meet time sensitive deadlines, work in diverse settings, and exceed the company's standard of expectations. I am articulate and capable of providing advice, guidance, direction, and other supportive measures to those needing such services, with a special interest in social work and public health initiatives. Willing to relocate to: Washington, DC - Baltimore, MD - Annapolis, MD Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Program Coordinator/Senior Outreach Worker
Whittier Street Health Center - Roxbury, MA
October 2016 to Present
•Coordinate all HIV prevention services offered at Whittier Street Health Center.
•Oversee the implementation of RESPECT, a HIV counseling program approved by CDC.
•Oversee a comprehensive HIV Counseling and Testing program.
•Records and submit required reports and documents in a timely manner.
-Run a monthly Hepatitis C support group, and supervise peer outreach worker's. On-Call Health Educator
Health Fitness Corporation - Nationwide
July 2013 to Present
- Design, implement, and evaluate health education classes to explain health topics such as; effects of tobacco use, importance of healthy eating, cancer diagnoses, and the management and prevention of diabetes.
- Input, organize, research, verify and edit data prior to conducting health education classes
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of information dissemination as reported by participants through follow-up survey questionnaires.
Humanitarian Aid and Service
African Christian Fellowship
July 2015 to August 2015
- Traveled to Uganda with an organization named African Christian Fellowship and provided medical care and supplies to the areas of Kumi and Fort Portal.
- Partook in fundraising projects to raise money for medical supplies, and collected donations of clothes, shoes, sandals and hygiene products that were provided to the children.
- Worked with doctors, nurses and fellow team members to deliver medicines to sick children and adults.
- I, along with fellow participants, also fed everyone, and counseled adolescents ages 16 to 22. Social Work Internship
Docs in the Park - Baltimore, MD
September 2014 to April 2015
- Managed vendor booths at community health fairs to inform residents of local park access and the benefits of outdoor activities.
- Facilitated seminars in workshop format to citizens of low-income communities about choosing healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to create a community asset map as a resource for residents in the local neighborhood.
- Undertook the outreach and communication of a petition for the construction of indoor swimming pool and community recreational center in a low-income neighborhood called Carroll Park, Baltimore City.
Social Work Internship
Baltimore City Public School System - Baltimore, MD September 2013 to April 2014
- Provided weekly supportive counseling for 5-6 students including follow-up case notes.
- Mediated among and supported special education students and co-facilitated female support group.
- Hands-on experience with small and large classes of various age groups, educational and grade level. Certified Nurse Aide
Genesis Healthcare - Silver Spring, MD
July 2010 to September 2013
- Engaged elderly patients through the discussion of physical and health educational topics.
- Topics discussed included the negative effects of tobacco and substance abuse.
- Assisted patients' physician, family members, and healthcare team in understanding the nature of patients' illness.
Education
Master's in Social Work
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
2013 to 2015
Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education/ Minor in Psychology Salisbury University - Salisbury, MD
2009 to 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Ms Excel, CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Using the EMR called EPIC Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjlaA-CHRvw
Awards
Graduate School Scholarship Award
September 2014
I was a recipient of the Sandra D. Hess Scholarship for Community Practice at the University of Maryland School of Social Work Graduate School
Certifications/Licenses
Health Symposium
January 2015 to Present
I received a Certificate for participation in International Mental Health Symposium in Kerala, India. Additional Information
Fluent in English and the tribal language Igbo from Nigeria Relevant Coursework from Master's degree: Research Methods/Management/Community Practice, Community Organization, International Social Work in India, Social Welfare & Social Policy Relevant Coursework from Bachelor's degree: Community Health, Foundation of Health Education, Planning & Assessing Health Programs, Human Sexuality Education, Health Behavior
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