Seasoned Social Worker with a proven track record at the World Health Organization, adept in health education and cultural competency. Excelled in connecting underserved communities to essential services, enhancing access to healthcare, and orchestrating community health fairs. Demonstrated leadership in supervising teams, ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines, and achieving significant outreach impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
55 POLICE MOBILE FORCE ABA CLINIC
03.2024 - Current
Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
Social Worker
World Health Organization, WHO(Hard To Reach Prog)
11.2020 - 02.2024
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Worked with the Hard To Reach team of 25+ professionals, tasked with the responsibility of reaching remote insecure areas in the North-Eastern parts of Nigeria, by working in mobile clinics while providing urgently needed care to populations deprived of essential health services.
Supported the team by giving consultations to approximately 75 people every week. Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan. Administered medications such as folic acid and iron supplements to 100+ pregnant women under the direction of registered nurses and midwives.
Supported the team in carrying out health promotion activities such as teaching communities about important practices such as hygiene and exclusive breastfeeding.
Social Worker
Merternal And Child Health Care Under Sure-P,
03.2014 - 04.2017
Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Advocated for clients'' rights within various legal settings such as court hearings or child welfare conferences to ensure access to appropriate services or supports.
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.