ROWENA DIAMANTE SEARS

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), Philippine Christian University, 1988

Passed Top 3 in Licensure Exam for Social Workers, Professional Regulation Commission, 1988

Extremely articulate with excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking abilities as evidenced by numerous articles published and papers delivered, as well as seminars facilitated and training conducted

Exceptional knowledge in social welfare laws addressing the needs of disadvantaged sectors such as women, children, the elderly or senior citizens, and the differently-able

Adept in the area of Children’s Rights and Child Protection, Children in Conflict with Law (CICL) or Juvenile Offenders, Women’s Welfare and Empowerment, including the latest RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women Act, Republic Act 9994 also known as “ Senior Citizens Act of 2010” and Social Protection

Proficient in Family Law and Labor Laws matters, including child custody and support, adoption, guardianship, annulment of marriage and legal separation and Employer and Employees Disputes

Involvement with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and other socio-civic organizations has resulted in a familiarity with the subjects of licensing, accreditation.

AREAS OF COMPETENCY:

POLICY FORMULATION AND RESEARCH -Renders legal opinions on specific social welfare laws and the DSWD’s mandate and concerns which influenced and determined agency policy and planning. Comments on various internal guidelines and Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) of laws like RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act (VAWC), RA 9257 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, and the RA 9208 or Anti-Trafficking Act . Comments on and drafts Position Papers for various draft bills and other proposed legislation for the Department in aid of its legislative efforts

TRAINING -Organize, Conduct and Coordinates various Seminars and Training on Leadership and Skill Advancement of Management and Employees, Family Enrichment, Domestic Adoptions,Single/Solo Parents’ rights, including proposed amendments to Republic Act No. 8972 “ Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000, as well as Round-Table Discussions and Focused Group Discussions on women’s’ PWDs and Older Persons’. Serves as resource speaker/lecturer on certain topics relating to child rights, violence against women, and senior citizens.

CASE MANAGEMENT -Skilled in phases of case management whereas actively involved on the crafting of the “Program Supervision Model which was approved in July 2011.Provide Psycho-dynamic,humanistic and behavioral counselling to vulnerable clients such as families, group or communities. Families can be describe as Nuclear, Single Parent, Adoptive, Foster,Child-lead and Grandparent. Group are the LGBTQ’s, Single/Solo Parent, Person With Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens/Elderly and Mixed Groups. Communities based on Social Status, Labors and the like.

WORK HISTORY:

Social Welfare Officer III (Feb2006-Feb.2019) Department of Social Welfare and Development

Policy Development and Planning Bureau- Draft position papers and proposed Legislation on National Social Welfare and Development Policies (NSWDP) specifically senior citizens, children, women, LGBTQs PWDs rights and concern.Draft inputs to proposed bills, policies guidelines and other technical papers initiated by other agencies DSWD units and House of Representatives. Technical secretariat to the National Coordinating and Monitoring Board of RA 9994 and National Committee on Filipino Families. Provide technical assistance to DSWD Central Office, Field Offices Local Government Units (LGUs) and other stake holders along social welfare and policy development, implementation and monitoring.

Human Resource Management Bureau- Delegated as Department Management Representative on Social Welfare Employees Association of the Philippines (SWEAP) which is committed to educating, organizing and mobilizing fellow workers in the public sector particularly in the Department towards the protection and promotion of the rights and welfare of the fellow worker. Assigned in Recruitment and Hiring of employees can be on regular, job order and volunteer basis. Conduct Annual and Semi-Annual Bureau Assessment Training and Development to different Bureaus and Division. Responsible on Maintaining “company culture” by encouraging middle level manager to bring their people align with company’s current or desired culture. Create A Safe Work Environment.

Crisis Intervention Program Program Management Bureau- Handled Marginalized Sectors such as women, children, and Senior citizens/elderly’ . Provide Case management and conduct rescue operations. Review Adoption, Foster Care, Child Trafficking, Sexually Abused social case study reports of the child caring institution government or non-government agencies.

Country Director Mizpah Community Academe Foundation Inc. Bacoor Cavite, May 2000 to April 2005 Conduct comprehensive community assessments on the target area. Recruit, train and guide Out of School Youth, Children and Women in the Community.Conduct family therapy and arrange case conference.Represent the Foundation at local city forums, conferences and other activities.Conduct Parent Effectiveness Seminar every month.Prepare feasibility studies and project proposal to the funding agencies.

Social Welfare Officer II Department of Social Welfare and Development May 1989- November 2000

Child Placement Center- Manages individual cases of abandoned, neglected, and surrendered and sexually/physical abused children which includes:Prepares treatment/Rehabilitation plan.Conducts home visit to get more information about the clients.Prepares referral letters to concerned agencies for support services.Conducts Play therapy sessions to the children. Appearances to courts.Link and interfere with partner agencies for immediate action on request/concern of clients.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES

As Resource Person - Topics includes Social Protection and Social Welfare Lenses (2019),Preparing to Step Up Management, Workplace my Conflict Management and Resolution (2019, My Blended Family (2018), Anger Management in the Workplace (2018), Annual Assessment and Strategic Planning (2014-2018), The Social Pension (2017-2018), Family and Government (2015-2018), How to Start a Geriatric Service (2014-2017), The Child Protection(2014-2017), Senior Citizen Rights and Privileges (2000-2018). ASEAN Conferences (2015-2019), Amendment of Solo Parent Law (2001-2018)

As a Part Time Professor-( 2015-2017) Dedicated Assistant Professor with experience in teaching research and service in the area of social work and humanities. Teach undergraduate level of social work students Combines a focus on student achievement with a passion for scholarly work presenting and publishing at conferences and maintaining thought leadership in peer reviewed journals. Deeply invested in earning tenure through administrative service committee contributions and an achievement-oriented approach to teaching

Knowledge Management Specialist- (2015-2017) Run a Department’s Knowledge Management Portal a dynamic facility founded to promote the development and sharing knowledge within the Department and its partners by a vast collection of Knowledge Products and other learning resources on social welfare and social protection. A multi faceted approach to managing and sharing print,digital and audio visual materials that are user-centered responsive to the needs of the learning community. Also its provide employees with knowledge, tools and skills that they need to optimize their performance at work .

LANGUAGES/DIALECTS SPOKEN:

English, Tagalog (Filipino),

COMPUTER LITERACY/SKILLS:

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics/presentation software, especially Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and MS Power-point, as well as in internet research.

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