Social Worker, l Mental Health Professional and Counselor
Resume:
ABEBE YOSEF
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San Diego, CA
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QUALIFICATIONS
Over 10 years’ experience in case management, counseling and mentoring
Education and direct working experience with children, youth, adult and seniors.
Involved in creating and executing project work plans, including timeline, roles, and resources.
Demonstrated community leadership skills and working within a collaborative environment.
Knowledgeable of consensus decision making and conflict resolution.
Ability to build relationships and interact with a diverse population easily.
Prepare and present training program and workshops.
Experience in providing supervision, mentorship, and guidance.
Knowledge of accepted standards of practice for social workers
Proven ability to be flexible in adapting and learning new ideas and concepts.
Knowledgeable regarding functions of public assistance and social service systems
EDUCATION
MA in Education Emphasizing Counseling San Diego State University May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work San Diego State University May 2010
EXPERIENCE
Social Worker / mental health professional 3 /2016 - 8/2016 Eldorado High School Las Vegas, NV
Developed and implemented a comprehensive case and interventions plan help students to be successful and also behave and regulate appropriately in the class room.
Collaboratively worked with classroom teachers, counselors and school administrators to assist student to develop social and emotional leaning skills.
Provided coaching, modeling, mentoring and one on one counseling session for high school students make a positive change with academic progresses.
Made a family home visit to assess and evaluate if additional resources required.
Developed integrated, person-centered intervention plan based on strengths of the students.
Counselor 06//2012 -07/2013
Crawford High School
Developed and implemented learning curriculum for student targeting self-esteem, leadership, teamwork, and building relationships among peers and groups in the school environment.
Provided one-on-one educational and behavioral counseling sessions to culturally diverse student population in a community setting and school.
Participated in teachers, family and student’s conference meeting to discuss and to evaluate if the students’ academic and behavioral goals were met
Social Worker 01/2010- 12/2010
Country Hills Health Care Center & Rehabilitation Center
Addressed the psychological and social concerns of patients, assessed needs to provide optimum state of wellbeing, self-esteem and emotional supports.
Collaborates with Activities department to develop activities and psychosocial interventions that support patient’s independence and recovery.
Provided clients with one-on-one counseling sessions to provide social support and positive engagement to empower the patients.
Created integrated, person-centered care plan based on strengths of the patient.
Recorded and maintain progress reports of clients and provide case work services for patients.
Collaborated with staff and external service providers to develop relationships and integrated treatment plan to achieve optimal outcome for the patients.
Visited clients, counsel residents and families in coping with skilled nursing placement
Facilitate and arranges patient and family meetings and involve in family council meetings.
Utilized skills of engagement, assessment, planning and discharge.
Assessed patient and family psychosocial needs to develop care plan in concert with patient, physicians, nurses and other members of the departmental team
Outreach Case Worker 2001 – 2002 Family Health Center of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Educated and Informed on a community health program service for low income families and underserved communities.
Provided educational materials and assisted residents to obtain appropriate services.
Conducted client intake assessments and assisted residents with medical application process.
Scheduled follow-up appointments with referred clients to ensure treatment needs were met.
Maintains professional networking relationships with other social service agencies.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive list of service in the community for referrals.
Effectively assisted language translation services regarding legal, medical and social matters.
Community Employment Advisor 1998 - 2002
Towards Maximum Independent Inc., San Diego, CA
Coached and assisted individuals with mental health and physical disabilities to learn social skills to perform tasks effectively in the community environment or at home.
Taught life management and behavioral skills to help clients and families to move towards independence and self-sufficient.
Case Manager 1996- 1998
World Church refugee assistance program, San Diego, CA
Completed detailed applications for clients seeking immigration related services.
Provided in-home supportive counseling for newly arrived clients and their families.
Manage case services for culturally diverse clients and made appropriate referrals.
Participated in collaborative meetings with refugee and immigration social service agencies.
Coordinated and provided training for a community volunteer workers.
AWARDS/ SDSU
Dean’s Lists, 2010
Academic Scholarship, 2013
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