MARY OMBONGA
Springfield,MO
Summary
Highly motivated Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interest of clients. Respectful and passionate for advocacy and committed to social work principles. Utilizes a collaborative approach to supporting individuals and communities. Proven ability to engage clients, identify their strengths, and implement goal-oriented interventions. Skilled in client assessment, crisis management, and conflict resolution.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Coxhealth
03.2022 - Current
- Conducts intake and assessment for new patients
- Manages a caseload of 7-10 patients a day.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitates weekly resource groups and links patients with community resources
- Updates patient documentation for accurate, compliant, and current records.
- Coordinates with external healthcare professionals for patient follow-up and continuity of care
- Helps clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
Adjunct Professor, Foreign Language Institute
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
08.2019 - Current
- Teaching graduate and undergraduate students
- Testing students to track their progress and designing remedial strategies for struggling students.
- Developing lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning for 13 students
- Designing and modifying curriculum to accommodate diverse learners
- Completing student progress reports and entering end-of-semester grades.
- Grading quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic feedback
Educator/Trainer, Family Focused Network
Community Partnership of the Ozarks
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Facilitated training for families on child growth and development
- Provided Individualized support focusing on strengths and needs within each family
- Provided resource support and community connections
- Offered Crisis intervention and case management for families
- Completed intakes for 96 families and provided them referrals for community resources
- Trained and mentored 63 new clients and increased awareness on safe sleep practices in 16 communities.
Social Work Intern
Arc of the Ozarks
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted intakes and initial assessments for clients
- Completed therapy notes
- Facilitated skill-building sessions
- Completed referrals to community resources.
- Facilitated individual and group Therapy sessions with the guidance of Licensed Practical Counselor.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Social Work Intern
Springfield Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducted assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Facilitated skill-building sessions for student groups
- Provided support to students, families, and school staff as was needed
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Instructor and Field Experiences Supervisor
Fayetteville State University
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Coordinated scheduling and field experience placements for student interns
- Facilitated recruitment events
- Supervised and mentored graduate student interns
- Participated in professional, university, college, and program related service.
Coordinator, International Outreach
University of North Carolina
10.2008 - 07.2014
- Coordinated partnerships between University and K-12 schools
- Facilitated orientation for new international and exchange students
- Supervised service-learning activities for international and exchange students.
- Gathered information on students' placement and conducted school visits
- Oversaw scheduling and itinerary coordination for international students and local partners.
- Completed monthly workshops for domestic and international students
Project Co-director
Michigan State University
01.2003 - 09.2008
- Facilitated recruitment of participating K-12 schools/school districts
- Coordinated recruitment of support teams for test administration
- Prepared project training materials and coordinated testing schedules
- Facilitated training for student workers and staff working on the project
- Coordinated writing of project reports.
- Established project priorities, maintained testing schedules, and monitored performance
Client Care Coordinator
St. Vincent Catholic Charities
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Served as case manager, for 16 newly arrived refugee families
- Conducted intakes and registration of newly arrived refugees
- Facilitated completion of client's employment and medical applications
- Assisted with interpretation and translation services.
- Managed timely and effective resettlement of new refugee families
High School Teacher, Swahili and History
Itierio High School
Kisii , Kenya
05.1994 - 12.1999
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
Education
MSW - Social Work
Missouri State University
Springfield MO05.2021
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2008
MA: K-12 Educational Administration - K-12 Educational Administration
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2002
Bachelor of Education Arts - Education Arts
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya04.1994
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary team member
- Trauma-informed care
- Discharge Planning
- Performance assessment
- Online teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Group Instruction
- Safety Planning
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Coxhealth
03.2022 - Current
Social Work Intern
Arc of the Ozarks
01.2021 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Springfield Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2020
Adjunct Professor, Foreign Language Institute
Missouri State University
08.2019 - Current
Educator/Trainer, Family Focused Network
Community Partnership of the Ozarks
03.2019 - 06.2021
Instructor and Field Experiences Supervisor
Fayetteville State University
08.2014 - 07.2018
Coordinator, International Outreach
University of North Carolina
10.2008 - 07.2014
Project Co-director
Michigan State University
01.2003 - 09.2008
Client Care Coordinator
St. Vincent Catholic Charities
01.2000 - 12.2002
High School Teacher, Swahili and History
Itierio High School
05.1994 - 12.1999
MSW - Social Work
Missouri State University
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Michigan State University
MA: K-12 Educational Administration - K-12 Educational Administration
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Education Arts - Education Arts
Moi University
Volunteer Experience
International Institute of Southwest Missouri, Springfield, MO, October 2018 - August 2020,
- Identifying community resources to support new refugee families, Swahili interpreter and translator for health literacy trainings for refugee families
- Facilitated parent café training for Swahili speaking families
- Provided tutoring services for middle and high school English language Learners
Green Dot, Springfield, MO, September 2019 - April 2020,
- Created program flyers, brochures, and other program training materials
- Participated in training on workplace harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, and bullying.
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