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Alphonsa Valiyaveettil Xavier

Romford,Greater London

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Counselor

Kerala State Aids Control society
Alappuzha, Kerala
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provide HIV counseling and testing
  • Link people with HIV to care and treatment
  • Help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
  • Provide pre- and post-test counseling for HIV testing
  • Provide awareness classes for HIV testing
  • Counsel patients on treatment preparedness and adherence to therapy
  • Monitor and provide laboratory support
  • Screen for side-effects
  • Facilitate access to specialist and in-patient care
  • Provide psychological support through counseling and education

ORC TRAINER IN SCHOOLS (Part-time)

District child protection Unit
Alappuzha, Kerala
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Training & Capacity Building:


  • Conduct training sessions for outreach workers, shelter home staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop training materials on child protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of vulnerable children.
  • Child Protection Awareness:
  • Educate communities about child rights, child labor, trafficking, and abuse prevention.
  • Conduct awareness campaigns and programs in vulnerable areas.
  • Support to Open Shelter Programs:


  • Assist in the implementation of open shelter homes for street children and children in distress.
  • Ensure proper counseling and rehabilitation plans for children.
  • Coordination with Authorities & NGOs:


  • Work with Child Welfare Committees (CWC), Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB), and NGOs.
  • Facilitate collaboration for the rescue, rehabilitation, and legal support of children.
  • Monitoring & Reporting:


  • Monitor the effectiveness of ORC programs and report progress to higher authorities.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports on training outcomes and intervention success.
  • Field Visits & Case Follow-ups:


  • Conduct field visits to identify at-risk children and assess intervention needs.
  • Follow up on rescued children to ensure proper rehabilitation and support.

Counselor

Kvm trust
CHERTHALA , KERALA
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
  • Demonstrated ethical conduct, adhering to confidentiality guidelines and maintaining boundaries.
  • Implemented mindfulness-based interventions resulting in enhanced wellbeing.
  • Alleviated client stress through various therapeutic methods.
  • Assisted clients in coping with traumatic events, fostering resilience.
  • Completed case notes after each session and collated feedback forms filled by clients at beginning, middle and end of counselling.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Worked with mental health professionals for coordinated care and optimal client outcomes.
  • Collaborated with schools and organisations to promote mental health awareness.
  • Counselled diverse clients on mental health issues, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse.
  • Educated families about mental health conditions, increasing understanding and empathy.

Education

Master of Science - Anthropology

Msc Anthropology of Childhood, Youth and Education
Uxbridge
09.2022

Master of Science - Master's of Social Work specialized in Child and family

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kochi
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Social Work

Marian College
Idukki
07.2014

Skills

  • Time efficiency
  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Creative, innovative and imaginative
  • Organised
  • Empathy and patience
  • Activity planning
  • Decision making
  • Creative thinking
  • Record-keeping
  • Observation recording
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Child engagement
  • Play-based learning
  • Behaviour management
  • Stress management
  • Critical-thinking

Timeline

Counselor

Kerala State Aids Control society
05.2021 - 08.2022

Counselor

Kvm trust
09.2019 - 10.2020

ORC TRAINER IN SCHOOLS (Part-time)

District child protection Unit
08.2019 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Anthropology

Msc Anthropology of Childhood, Youth and Education

Master of Science - Master's of Social Work specialized in Child and family

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Social Work

Marian College

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