Social Support

Ndidi Okwale

Lancaster California 801-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Extensive experience in the various fields of social work and human services; over 5 years of professional work with individuals across diverse socio economics backgrounds.

Education

Social Work, B.S

Weber State University Ogden Utah

MSW - Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

BBS Registration- 94782

Experience

Care Net Women’s Resource Center/Clients Advocate and Facilitator 10/2019

Perform a variety of health education, outreach, follow up, clerical, and social support services to our patients and outreach in the community

Conduct Psychoanalysis assessment

Conduct nutrition classes and provide nutrition counseling

Demonstrate healthy habits for Life Initiative for participants

Provide group and client facilitators

Provide counseling services to the client according to their needs

Provide case managing services and advocate for client in issues of their interest.

MURRELLS FARM AND BOYS HOME 12/2017 to 12/2019

Care and monitoring behavior of clients in group residential living

Provide a safe environment for at-risk young adult

Document the client’s behaviors and progress

Organize group counseling for the clients

State of Utah

Division of Juvenile Justice Nov 2016 -Oct 2017

Archway youth center

Carried a complex caseload of approximately 20 at-risk clients

Help create a safe environment for at risk youth

Assist clients in identifying and obtaining available public benefits and community services

Maintain required documentation clients visit

Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history

Residential Support Jan 2014-Oct 2016

Weber Human Services

Supporting and encouraging people to manage their own domestic responsibilities

Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress

May assist in counseling clients

Keep records or prepare reports for management concerning visits with clients

Explaining decisions to clients involving complex rules and regulations

Connecting clients with community resources

Maintaining a clear and concise narrative documentation of case actions

Residential Counselor May 2013 – Nov 2014

Waterfall Canyon

Monitor kids with ailments such as Down Syndrome and full spectrum autism

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.

Substitute Teacher Jan 2001 – Jun 2009

Weber County School District

Provide classroom instructions for K-High School

Community Services

Organized and managed food pantry at Catholic Community Services

Organized and lead a group in community hiking trail cleanup.

Volunteered at local library for reading sections with children

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