ENDURANCE KINGSLEY ZAKANA

Responsibilities:

• Provided counseling and emotional support to students experiencing academic stress, family issues, and social difficulties.

• Developed early intervention programs for students at risk of dropping out or engaging in harmful behaviors.

• Conducted group therapy sessions on self-esteem building, conflict resolution, and substance abuse prevention.

• Advocated for students’ welfare by collaborating with school administrators, parents, and external agencies.

• Handled emergency crisis cases, including suicide prevention and domestic abuse referrals.

• Provided comprehensive care coordination for elderly individuals facing social isolation and health challenges.

• Assisted older adults in accessing healthcare services, financial aid, and social programs.

• Organized support groups and recreational activities to enhance social interaction and well-being.

• Worked with individuals with disabilities, ensuring they had tailored care plans and assistive services.

Achievements:

• Advised families on available resources and services, enabling informed decision-making regarding care options.
• Led team meetings in order to foster a collaborative working environment amongst colleagues whilst sharing key updates about ongoing cases.
• Ensured child safety by conducting regular home visits and risk assessments.
• Conducted thorough assessments of client socio-economic status which helped tailor more effective aid interventions.

• Launched an elderly support initiative, increasing access to social

• Reduced student dropout rates by 25% through targeted intervention programs and counseling support.

• Designed and implemented mental health awareness workshops, benefiting over 1,000 students in coping with stress and anxiety.

• Established a peer support network, enabling students to access emotional and social support from trained mentors.

• Successfully mediated family conflicts, helping students reconcile with their guardians and improve their home environments.

services for over 150 seniors.

• Developed a home visit program, ensuring isolated elderly individuals received consistent care and companionship.

• Partnered with healthcare providers to introduce mobile medical check-ups, improving seniors’ health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provided case management and direct support to children, young people, adults, and the elderly, ensuring their emotional, physical, and psychological well-being.

• Conducted risk assessments and developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of vulnerable individuals.

• Led trauma-informed counseling sessions for children and young people affected by abuse, neglect, and family breakdowns.

• Coordinated with healthcare providers, legal professionals, and community organizations to provide holistic support services.

• Trained and mentored junior social workers and care staff on best practices in child protection, elderly care, and mental health support.

Achievements:

• Successfully reintegrated over 50 children and young people into family or foster care through structured rehabilitation programs.

• Established a community outreach program that provided education and life skills training to over 200 at-risk youths.

• Implemented a mental health support system within the care home, reducing cases of depression and anxiety among residents.

• Improved elderly care services, introducing structured recreational and therapeutic activities that enhanced their quality of life.