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Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

- Serving as the Psychosocial Focal Point (PFP) for a regional pool of MSF field workers under the auspices of MSF HK- Raise mental health awareness and the importance of well-being through targeted activities for both office personnel and field workers (e.g. peer connect, social media content etc.) - Data collection of all contacts/interactions with field workers, including maintaining thorough records of interviews, updating case notes reports, and filling out applicable forms… Show more - Serving as the Psychosocial Focal Point (PFP) for a regional pool of MSF field workers under the auspices of MSF HK- Raise mental health awareness and the importance of well-being through targeted activities for both office personnel and field workers (e.g. peer connect, social media content etc.) - Data collection of all contacts/interactions with field workers, including maintaining thorough records of interviews, updating case notes reports, and filling out applicable forms. Monitor and track service utilization rates, and provide systematic feedback- Creating and implementing psychosocial and well-being projects and activities for MSF field personnel, as well as proactive communication and follow up e.g. mental health workshops on mental resilience and stress management- Providing support for psychosocial activities, initiatives, and interventions in partnership with other MSF entities in the region - Collaborations and networking with other psychosocial units in the MSF movement Show less

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

- Provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive assessments, individual and family therapy, and advocacy to the Hong Kong population - Maintain timely documentation of intervention, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, and insurance justifications as required- Establish and facilitate workshops, presentations, community partnerships and trainings in the community

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

- Complete thorough evaluations of children and their families, inclusive of but not restricted to: mental health, attachment, relationships, family history, bereavement, coping skills, stress, emotional resilience and behavioural problems. Specific focus on siblings of children with special needs and parent-child relationships may also be indicated- Design and implement developmentally appropriate and meaningful interventions to meet the individual needs of the client. - Referral to… Show more - Complete thorough evaluations of children and their families, inclusive of but not restricted to: mental health, attachment, relationships, family history, bereavement, coping skills, stress, emotional resilience and behavioural problems. Specific focus on siblings of children with special needs and parent-child relationships may also be indicated- Design and implement developmentally appropriate and meaningful interventions to meet the individual needs of the client. - Referral to specialist services as appropriate, including but not limited to psychological services, medical specialists, psychiatric services, behavioural specialists, and other agencies as appropriate- Responsible for timely documentation of intervention, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, and insurance justifications as required- Communication with the child's referring General Practitioner via letters / emails acknowledging referral and any other information that client requests be shared within limitations of confidentiality agreement- Collaboratively incorporate best practices and demonstrate a willingness to question established practices- Assist in developing strategic and long-range plans for SPOT Centre Ltd Show less

New York, United States

- Provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive assessments, individual and family therapy, advocacy to a caseload of children and families in their homes and/or community- Establish and facilitate workshops, presentations, community partnerships and trainings in the community - Conduct intensive, creative and effective outreach to communities, children/youth and families in under-served areas of Manhattan- Develop individualized service plans and facilitate service delivery… Show more - Provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive assessments, individual and family therapy, advocacy to a caseload of children and families in their homes and/or community- Establish and facilitate workshops, presentations, community partnerships and trainings in the community - Conduct intensive, creative and effective outreach to communities, children/youth and families in under-served areas of Manhattan- Develop individualized service plans and facilitate service delivery within the context of child/youth/family’s self-identified needs, goals and ethnic, religious and cultural identities- Collaborate on treatment plans and program implementation with service providers and community partners- Maintain complete case management records, data collection, and documentation according to funding requirements- Support and provide clinical supervision to MSW interns in providing crisis intervention, prevention and resolution as needed - Oversee service provisions, treatment plans, clinical practice and documentation of supervisees to ensure high quality and impactful services- Co-facilitate team meetings, individual/group supervision and case conferences Show less

Jackson Heights, Queens, Nyc

- Provide holistic and psychosocial support to a case load of 20 clients, who are survivors of torture - Developing trauma informed treatment interventions appropriate for client’s needs - Conducting intake assessment and administering standardized questionnaires to clients - Assisting with donor reports, service tracking and organizational and program development efforts

Greater New York City Area

- Conduct psychosocial assessments to formulate social work intervention for individuals and families. - Providing intensive case management/care coordination service for patients and families with complex bio-psychosocial needs. - Assisting Director of Social Work in coordinating cancer support services through proposal writing, research and clinical services.- Developing reports for quality assurance projects to enhance social work services within the health center.

Elmhurst Hospital Center

The Libertas Center for Human Rights is situated within Elmhurst Hospital Center, a New York City hospital located in Jackson Heights, Queens.The mission of Libertas Center is to offer survivors of torture a holistic approach to healing, by addressing their medical and mental health care, and social and legal needs.In the duration of the internship I have accomplished the following:• Provided case management and counseling services to asylum seekers • Compiled literature… Show more The Libertas Center for Human Rights is situated within Elmhurst Hospital Center, a New York City hospital located in Jackson Heights, Queens.The mission of Libertas Center is to offer survivors of torture a holistic approach to healing, by addressing their medical and mental health care, and social and legal needs.In the duration of the internship I have accomplished the following:• Provided case management and counseling services to asylum seekers • Compiled literature research for conducting English as a Second Language (ESL) for clients• Created screening, pre evaluation and post evaluation surveys for ESL class • Coordinated and evaluated 6 week pilot ESL program for clients Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

I accomplished the following things during my summer internship: • Compiled a literature review on the relationship between health outcomes and emergency health care in disasters • Computed an interactive map for the active health projects around the world and created a manual for creating interactive maps• Composed a cholera fact sheet for donors funding the health projects • Created a proposal on bringing diaspora back to West Africa due to decreased health care work force… Show more I accomplished the following things during my summer internship: • Compiled a literature review on the relationship between health outcomes and emergency health care in disasters • Computed an interactive map for the active health projects around the world and created a manual for creating interactive maps• Composed a cholera fact sheet for donors funding the health projects • Created a proposal on bringing diaspora back to West Africa due to decreased health care work force from Ebola Virus Disease • Advised on a migrant mobile application concept note that will be sent out to the private sector Show less

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and enhance human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs.I have accomplished the following at the internship:• Provided bilingual counselling and advocacy service to the parents of elementary school students • Facilitated a girl’s group series around topics such as different forms of bullying, how to confront issues of… Show more Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and enhance human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs.I have accomplished the following at the internship:• Provided bilingual counselling and advocacy service to the parents of elementary school students • Facilitated a girl’s group series around topics such as different forms of bullying, how to confront issues of bullying• Conducted social skill workshops for groups of pre kindergarten students in addition to one-on-one counselling with students • Co-coordinated a staff retreat day for the after school counsellors which consisted of team building games and socializing activities • Engaged over 50 P.S. 20 parents in workshops to discuss topics relating to child nutrition, school stress, and how to advocate for your child’s education Show less

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service is a federation of non-government social service agencies of Hong Kong. It was established in 1947 with the aim to plan and coordinate large scale relief works and social welfare after the Second World War. The Council has since become an essential partner of the Hong Kong Government in social welfare and development. I have accomplished the following at my internship: • Compiled a comparative review of housing policies in Hong Kong and Europe… Show more The Hong Kong Council of Social Service is a federation of non-government social service agencies of Hong Kong. It was established in 1947 with the aim to plan and coordinate large scale relief works and social welfare after the Second World War. The Council has since become an essential partner of the Hong Kong Government in social welfare and development. I have accomplished the following at my internship: • Compiled a comparative review of housing policies in Hong Kong and Europe • Participated in meetings and discussion forums that relate to Hong Kong’s societal issues such as defining poverty in Hong Kong• Structured elementary qualitative research on Hong Kong’s nursing homes, especially the personal feelings of the elderly Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In the duration of this work study job I accomplished the following:• Monitored and evaluated the Global Health Education Initiative (GHEI) courses held for medical resident students • Co-headed the administrative components of GHEI every week such as structuring the attendance sheets on survey monkey and excel • Organized global health events for students at the University of Toronto such as World AIDS Day • Researched and generated ideas to enhance the GHEI program for the… Show more In the duration of this work study job I accomplished the following:• Monitored and evaluated the Global Health Education Initiative (GHEI) courses held for medical resident students • Co-headed the administrative components of GHEI every week such as structuring the attendance sheets on survey monkey and excel • Organized global health events for students at the University of Toronto such as World AIDS Day • Researched and generated ideas to enhance the GHEI program for the postgraduate medical education program Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

As the study abroad student ambassador, once a week, I accomplished the following: • Managed a counter/office once a week to deal with enquiries from students on the application process for student exchange program overseas • Co-headed information sessions to promote study programs overseas to the students at the University of Toronto

Master'S Degree, Social Work

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