Patrick Gift Egessa
Edmonton,AB
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
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker Volunteering
Hope Mission
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Administrative Officer
Association Of Persons With Hearing Loss -APHEL Ug
2019.01 - 2023.09
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Education
Accessibility Navigation To Employment
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
Ottawa, ON06.2023
No Degree - Implementation of Transnational Crime
United Nations Office of Drug And Crime
Austria05.2023
No Degree - Communication Design Essentials
Institute of Neurology of Senses And Language
Austria05.2018
No Degree - Measurement of Disability
UNCEF
New York06.2017
No Degree - Social Work
International Federation of The Hard of Hearing -
New Zealand 01.2017
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Humanity And Humanitarian Intervention
Mukono Christian University
2010.08 - 2014.11
Skills
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Social Justice
- Data Collection
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Community Training
- MS Office
- Special Needs Education
- Disability Care
- Community Outreach Expertise
- Life Skills Counseling
- Pyschosocial Assessments
- Child Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Worker Volunteering
Hope Mission
2023.09 - Current
Administrative Officer
Association Of Persons With Hearing Loss -APHEL Ug
2019.01 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Arts - Humanity And Humanitarian Intervention
Mukono Christian University
2010.08 - 2014.11
Accessibility Navigation To Employment
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
No Degree - Implementation of Transnational Crime
United Nations Office of Drug And Crime
No Degree - Communication Design Essentials
Institute of Neurology of Senses And Language
No Degree - Measurement of Disability
UNCEF
No Degree - Social Work
International Federation of The Hard of Hearing -
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Makerere University
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