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Lijo George
Social Worker
Bangalore
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Childcare Worker
Marvel International School
Bangalore
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
Social Work Supervisor
Denny George Foundation
Bangalore
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Administered mental health screenings to clients to determine criteria for mental illness.
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
Social Worker
Denny George Foundation
Bangalore
05.2009 - 02.2013
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology, Sociology
Christ College
Bangalore 08.2002 - 04.2005
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southern Asia Bible College
Bangalore 08.2005 - 03.2008
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh 07.2013 - 04.2015
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
Training and Development
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Worked in the development of Home/Community based HIV/AIDS Care and Support Programme.
- Handled a project for Pediatric TB-HIV Co-Infection.
- Worked Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT) outreach programme.
- Presented paper on NGO’s and civil Society in the Era of Globalization in UGC sponsored national seminar.
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
CRM
Salesforce
Avaya
Virtual Desktop
Interests
Volunteering and community development
Travel
Reading
Sports
Timeline
Childcare Worker
Marvel International School
06.2019 - 04.2020
Social Work Supervisor
Denny George Foundation
06.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Acharya Nagarjuna University
07.2013 - 04.2015
Social Worker
Denny George Foundation
05.2009 - 02.2013
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southern Asia Bible College
08.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology, Sociology
Christ College
08.2002 - 04.2005