Social Worker & Recreational Therapist

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation with 560 hours of placement experience working with seniors diagnosed with dementia, behavioral issues, and physical injuries.

Expertise in client assessment, treatment plan development, and facilitation of leisure programs for group settings.

Master’s degree in social work and six years of experience working with seniors and adults who are diagnosed with mental health and substance use issues.

Practical knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles, emphasizing the client's abilities.

Counseling expertise with substance-abused individuals and their families.

Extensive experience in organizing group games, awareness activities, and recreational programs for youth organizations

Proficient in document preparation; formulated and assembled annual and semi-annual project proposals.

Proven leadership abilities in instructing, managing, and guiding social service staff, assistants, and trainees.

Certified in CPR and First Aid, fully vaccinated, and hold a mask fit certificate.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Fluent in English, and Malayalam

WORK EXPERIENCE

COUNSELOR 12/2021-06/2023

UNITY GROUP-Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), Kerala, India

Constructed comprehensive intake reports for clients, detailing their case history and family background.

Facilitated individual counseling sessions and engaged with family members to proactively prevent relapse.

Led group therapy sessions and organized recreational activities for the clients.

Monitored daily client progress, communicated improvements to healthcare providers, and identified and addressed any requirements for additional mental or physical treatment promptly.

Implemented crisis interventions and delivered both short-term and long-term services.

Oversee, train, and guide social service support workers, trainees, and volunteers.

COUNSELOR 03/2021-09/2021

Kinder Women's Hospital and Fertility Centre Pvt Ltd. Kerala, India

Provided mental support to patients facing infertility.

Offered orientation on infertility treatments such as IUI and IVF, elucidating each step of the treatment process.

Participated in community camps conducted for women experiencing feminine illnesses.

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, which included doctors, embryologists, nurses, lab technicians, etc.

COUNSELOR 11/2015-12/2018

KVM Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), Kerala, India

Led counseling meetings for individuals and worked with family members to keep them from relapsing.

Organized fun events for the clients and led group therapy sessions.

Facilitated classes and group sessions on various types of addiction, different levels of addiction, and the impacts of addiction for students, youngsters, adults, and senior adults.

Showcased expertise in document preparation, compiled, and crafted semi-annual and annual project proposals for submission to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Compile comprehensive screening reports for clients, incorporating details about their case background and family history.

Kept an eye on the client's daily progress, told healthcare providers about any changes, and quickly found and dealt with any clients who needed more mental or physical treatment.

Pay attention to, train, and lead social service helpers, support workers, and trainees.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

560 Hours Placement

Recreational Therapy Student, Reactivation Care Centre (RCC)

Trillium Health Partners, North York 06/05/2024-09/08/2024

Collaborated closely with recreational therapists and allied healthcare professionals to develop and implement client-specific treatment plans.

Conducted client assessments and facilitated therapeutic recreation programs.

Internship trainee

MILES, Malappuram, Kerala, India 02/2019-02/2020

Took part in the Student Empowerment Project (STEPS), Women Empowerment SHERO Project, and Counseling & Guidance Cell.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Therapeutic Recreation (Post graduate diploma)

Sir Sandford Fleming, Peterborough, Ontario 2023-2024

Master of Social work (MSW)

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Kalady, Kerala, India 2013-2015

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Kerala, Kerala, India 2009-2012

Professional Development and Training

Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED Blended 2023

Mask fit 2024

Membership

TRO (Therapeutic Recreation Ontario)

Reference

Manisha Allega (Recreational Therapist, Reactivation Care Centre, North York)

Email: *******.****@*******.***

Phone number:416-859- 7369

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