Intervention Specialist Social Worker

USUNNGU DIMANDJA, MSW

Cell: 347-***-**** E-mail: ************@*****.***

Strong background experience in counseling at-risk-juveniles and families as well as direct practice experience with victims of domestic violence abuse and substance abusers in the inner-city prevention agencies. Poses excellent client evaluation skills and the ability to locate and promote appropriate community services for clients.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Social Worker JASA-NYC, Humanity, Bronx, NY Aug 2014 – Present

More than 5 years of experience advocating for clients and writing referrals for inner-city senior residents. Solid knowledge need assessment and developing intervention plans.

Selected Achievements:

Provided successful case management to 80 seniors in localized community district in attempt to advocate on their behalf, and ensure their safety at home

Conducted initial assessment and reassessment in the form of home visits to verify eligibility for needed services: home delivery meals and home care services which resulted in an increase of clients’ satisfaction

Maintain update of reassessment summaries, case notes, clients’ units and referrals

Instituted a personnel group support program to eliminate stressors and promote teamwork and cohesion

Social Worker Jewish Home Life Care, Intervention Specialist, New York, NY Feb 2001 - Aug 2014

Crisis intervention expert with strong background experience in handling child abuse, domestic violence and substance & alcohol abuse cases.

Selected Achievements:

Provided group therapy and individual therapy to inner-city youths which brought increased awareness of the organization’s free services and increase participation levels for 2017

Assessed clients’ needs and helped to develop short-terms and long-term goals, and promoted success

Constructed initial assessments and progress notes of clients

Initiated and compiled extensive community services resource guide adopted by agency

Social Worker Family Consulting Services, Intervention Specialist, Brooklyn, NY Jul 09 – Aug 2014

Crisis intervention expert with strong background experience in handling domestic violence and substance & alcohol abuse cases.

Selected Achievements:

Provided case management including assessment, psychosocial assessment, coping skills, referrals, therapy to foster children, individuals, couples and group therapy

Provided parenting class, ACS and court rapport, diagnosis, family therapy, anger management coping skills and home visit

NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP

Developed and managed a young adult support program—The Future Inc.—for inner-city underprivileged youths at-risk of substance & alcohol abuse, domestic violence

Provide program participants with career guidance and personality development courses to help them in their job prospects

Organized and led trips within the Country for community services; arranged conferences for youths to testify their accomplishments

Provide food and shelter to underprivileged youths

EDUCATION

TOURO COLLEGE, New York, NY

Master of Social Work (MSW), June 2009 Highlights: Behavioral Modification, Substance & Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence

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