Social Worker

DOLAPO BASHEERAT YUSSUF

+***: 902-***-****, 810-***-**** ************@*****.***

*, **** *, ****** ******,Odo-ona Kekere,Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Gender: Female Date of Birth: 12 August 1996 Marital Status: Single

Profile Summary:

A social worker with a strong background in counseling of people living with HIV/AIDS as well as direct practice experience with clients both in correctional facilitiy and hospital environs. Excellent client evaluation skills and the ability to locate and promote appropriate community services for clients. Proven ability to quickly establish excellent working relationships with clients. Recognized by colleagues for creative problem-solving skills, and astute contributions to treatment team meetings. I am also willing to handle major responsibilities beyond the scope of my experience.

Career Objective:

To use my knowledge of psychology and sociology to improve the lives of clients by offering them peace of mind and solutions to any type of conditions, either mental or physical that ails them.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Allianz Nigeria Insurance Plc, Ikeja Lagos state January 2019–Till date

Retail Sales Executive – Responsibilities:

Generating leads to convert to sales

Updating leads template on daily basis

Marketing and sales of insurance policies

General Hospital, Kontagora, Niger state NYSC Jan.2018- Oct.2018

HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing - Responsibilities:

Conducting risk assessment

Conducting pre-test and post-test counseling

Documenting client’s records

Preparing monthly summary reports

Making necessary referrals

Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu August 2015- September 2015

Intern Social Worker - Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with the medical social workers to co-ordinate client’s services

Embarking on ward rounds

Counseling

Advocating on behalf of client for additional service and resources

Soliciting for funds on behalf of client

Nigerian Prisons Services, Sagamu, Ogun State August 2014-September 2014

Intern Social Welfare Officer - Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with wardens to assess the social and emotional needs of inmates

Supporting inmates to make positive changes in their lives

Counseling

Preparing case history for new inmates

ACADEMIC HISTORY

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state– 2017

B. Sc. – Social work

Second Class Upper

St. Anne's School, Ibadan, Oyo state– 2012

WASSC – West African Senior School Certificate

Divine International Nursery & Primary School, Ibadan, Oyo state - 2005

Primary school leaving certificate

Academic Research Work:

Influence of single parenting on the academic performance of senior secondary schools, Ilorin, Kwara state- 2017

Training and Personal Developments:

Introduction to the Basic Use Computer, Teekay consult– 2012

Anti-money laundering /Code of Conduct- Allianz Nigeria Insurance plc- 2019

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Competencies and Skills:

Able to work effectively under pressure with little or minimal supervision

Excellent use of office software: Microsoft Office Suites, Emails and Reporting

Good use of initiative, attention to details and able to form and sustain customer relationship

Team coordination, task supervision, service policy & regulatory implementation

Able to listen, investigate customer complaints and ensure timely crisis resolution

RELEVANT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Physicians For Social Justice

Anti-HIV/AIDS & Drug Abuse

Rotaract Club

Hobbies and Interest:

Meeting new people, making friends and sharing ideas

Reference Information: Available on request

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