Meenu Karikkoth Saju
London
Summary
Dynamic social worker with a proven track record at Mehac Foundation, excelling in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Expert in case management, I successfully enhanced client outcomes through collaborative care plans and comprehensive assessments. My compassionate approach and commitment to professional development fostered a supportive environment for clients and families during challenging times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Mehac Foundation
07.2016 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure cohesive support strategies for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for individuals and families to identify needs, leading to personalized intervention plans.
- Enhanced team knowledge and skills, leading professional development sessions on current social work practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create integrated care plans, improving overall client health outcomes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide in-situ support, improving client safety and well-being.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Education
Community Service Worker -
Computek College
Toronto, ON05-2023
Master of Social Work - Medical And Psychiatry
Mahatma Gandhi University
India06-2016
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis assessment
- Crisis intervention techniques
Languages
English
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Timeline
Social Worker
Mehac Foundation
07.2016 - 03.2022
Community Service Worker -
Computek College
Master of Social Work - Medical And Psychiatry
Mahatma Gandhi University
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