AJO JOSE, MSW, RSW

613-***-**** adegwc@r.postjobfree.com 51 Joseph Street, Kingston, ON

SUMMARY:

Skilled professional with master’s in social work and over 5 years of experience in multiple areas of social work.

Expertise in the areas of counselling, assessment, crisis intervention, behavior management, youth education, program and project management, agency partnership and community outreach for individuals with mental illness and addiction at risk youth and families for diverse cultural background. Have in-depth knowledge of addiction and mental health symptoms, issues, and treatment. In addition to that skills with broad knowledge of crisis stabilization, advanced clinical reasoning. Having ability to work under pressure within changing environment and knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English and Malayalam.

Work Experience

Psychiatric Social Worker June 2016 - July 2018

Santhwana De-Addiction Center, Kattipara, India

Worked with adults experiencing addiction

Provided mental health & addiction counselling and case management services.

Assessed individual needs and assisted clients to improve functioning in the community.

Worked cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the team.

Psycho educational and support services.

Conducted mental status examination.

Demonstrated assessment and therapy skills.

Maintained client confidentiality.

Medical Social Worker July 2015 - May 2016

Father Muller’s Medical College, Mangalore, India

Worked with individuals experiencing medical problems.

Attended in rounds with medical team.

Provided one-on-one and group sessions and Family counseling.

Psycho educational and support services.

Assessed patient’s social, emotional, environmental, financial, and supported needy.

Informed members of the health care team about these factors, which may affect the patient’s health and well-being.

Student Counselor July 2013- May 2014

Jeevan Jyothi English Medium high School, Dharmavaram, India

Provided one-on-one and group sessions and Family counseling.

Conducting psycho education.

Evaluation of student progress.

Counseling for children with disabilities.

Additional management and professional development courses

Post graduation diploma in human resource management from St.Aloysius college Mangalore (2016).

Online course completion on Health Equity Impact assessment (May 13,2019).

Participated in a two days National Seminar on “People’s Participation in Disaster Prevention and Management at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore in 2014.

Participated in a two days National Seminar on “Education for Building People’s Capacity Towards Sustainable Development” at St. Aloysius college (Autonomous), Mangalore in 2015.

Participated in one day Program on Mental Health at District Wenlock Government Hospital and Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Master in Social Work (MSW) in Medical & Psychiatric specialization at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore (2014-2016)

Health Care Administration (Post Graduation Diploma) at St.Lawerance College, Kingston, ontario (2018- 2020)

Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy at Indiria Gandhi National Open University Delhi (2009-2012)

Strengths

satisfactory criminal reference, ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to vehicle and proof of adequate vehicle insurance.

Registration

Ontario college of social workers and social service workers

Registration Number: 835643

Reference available upon request

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