METE BURAK OZDEMIR
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality
06.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equivalency Provided By CASW
Hacettepe University
Ankara Turkey 03.2022
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aid & CPR C Certification
VIVICPR First Aid CPR Services
Timeline
Social Worker
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Equivalency Provided By CASW
Hacettepe University
First Aid & CPR C Certification
VIVICPR First Aid CPR Services
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