Catherine Musiime
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Diligent Social Worker 2 years of experience working with community assisting clients specializing in providing relief services to women men and the youth low income households, pregnant and parenting teens. Adapt at gaining trust, rebuilding family dynamics and developing sustainable solutions . team player with exceptional listening and critical thinking skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager
Anduhyaun Shelter (Nativ Woman Shelter)
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks using a case management model.
- Assisted clients during the resettlement process and provided support, direction and encouragement.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Maintained the confidentiality and ethical standards of Anduhyaun shelter all the time.
Volunteer
Reconnect Community Health Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Social Administration
Uganda Christian University
Uganda Mukono07.2011
Skills
- Disability Support
- Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Written and verbal communication
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Data Analysis
- Client Needs Assessments
- Team building
- Organizational Skills
- CPR/AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid and Cpr
- Shelter standard
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
- AODA Trainings
- Harm Reduction
- Mental Health
- Home care giver support program
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
Anduhyaun Shelter (Nativ Woman Shelter)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Reconnect Community Health Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Social Administration
Uganda Christian University
- First Aid and Cpr
- Shelter standard
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
- AODA Trainings
- Harm Reduction
- Mental Health
- Home care giver support program
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