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Felicia Habia

Social Worker
Elgin

Summary

Experienced SSSC Registered Social worker seeking Experienced Specialist Mentor position. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level experienced specialist mentor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Focussed in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counselling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. 5-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support. Dedicated and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Council Officer

moray council
elgin, moray
11.2021 - Current

As a Council officer for Adult Support and Protection a.

  • Identify, assess and manage adults at risk
  • Receive and record Adult Protection referrals in accordance with local procedures.
  • Make inquiries under the 2007 (Scotland) Act.
  • Lead adult protection investigations
  • Comprehensively assess risk in adult protection and develop and implement protection plans to reduce risk and manage uncertainty in complex and dynamic situations.
  • Contribute to adult protection case conferences.
  • Work with other professionals, families, service providers and individuals, especially the adult to prevent or reduce harm.

Community learning Disability Social Worker

moray council
elgin, moray
02.2020 - Current

As a community Learning Disability and Adult with mental health:

  • I assess people with learning disabilities and Mental health and, work closely with the individual, their family and service providers and other professionals involved in their care and support to create a person-centred care and support and treatment plan.
  • I undertake Adult Support and Protection investigations and interviews.
  • I carry out assessments, observations and gather information from adults with learning disabilities, informal networks and other agencies to analyse, summarize and evaluate the information to provide a holistic assessment of needs, balancing risk and protective factors.
  • Actively listened to individual's requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Handled 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked with individuals to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Residential Childcare Worker

Moray Council
Elgin, Moray
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • 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.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and outdoor pay within the community.
  • Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate support and positive behaviour strategies.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviours in children.
  • Logged information regarding observations, daily communications and any medications administered.

Childminder

self employed
Aldershot, HAM
12.2013 - 08.2017
  • Complied with local council and OFSTED child care provider guidelines and regulations.
  • Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children attending the childminding services
  • Planned fun, educational activities for children aged 6months to 10 years.
  • Maintained home environment that complied with OFSTED regulations.
  • Supported parent-initiated potty training behaviours using positive reinforcement.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
  • Supported parent-initiated potty training behaviours using positive reinforcement.
  • Obtained current CPR, First Aid certifications.
  • Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.

Education

Masters of Social Work - Social sciences

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, ABE
09.2017 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Education - social Science

University of Cape Coast
cape coast, Ghana
04.2004 - 06.2008

Early years Practitioner Level 3 Diploma - Early childhood and development

CACHE
distance learning
01.2015 - 01.2016

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

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Affiliations

Scottish social services council

Certification

Mindfulness Practice Training - 8 Weeks

Timeline

Council Officer

moray council
11.2021 - Current

Community learning Disability Social Worker

moray council
02.2020 - Current

Residential Childcare Worker

Moray Council
10.2019 - 08.2021

Masters of Social Work - Social sciences

Robert Gordon University
09.2017 - 06.2020

Early years Practitioner Level 3 Diploma - Early childhood and development

CACHE
01.2015 - 01.2016

Childminder

self employed
12.2013 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Education - social Science

University of Cape Coast
04.2004 - 06.2008

Mindfulness Practice Training - 8 Weeks

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