Eric Kwadwo Frempong
Montreal,QC
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in case management, crisis intervention, needs assessment, individual and group therapy, and counseling. Excel in active listening, empathy, good communication, and ensuring positive outcomes for clients in challenging situations to bring the best out of them in problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Kumasi Girls Senior High School
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by asking open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Helped students cope with emotional and mental health issues.
Hospital Social Worker
Pantang Hospital(Social Welfare Department)
Accra, Ghana, Greater Accra
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Social Worker
Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, Barekese
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to children who had experienced trauma or loss due to death or divorce.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana, 01-2024
Skills
- Computer literate
- Team player
- Critical thinker
- Violence prevention
- Client document
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Child welfare and protective services
- Fluent in English, beginner in French
- Client advocacy
- Client needs assessment
- Family case management
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Kumasi Girls Senior High School
11.2023 - 11.2024
Hospital Social Worker
Pantang Hospital(Social Welfare Department)
05.2023 - 07.2023
Social Worker
Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, Barekese
10.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana