Emmanuel Pandong
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Excel at communication active listening and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with diverse population and stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Social Worker
District Health Services washington,DC
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered comprehensive case management services encompassing assessment, goal setting, advocacy, referral and follow-up
- Developed and implemented programs to address social service needs in the community.
- Conducted home visits to assess client's physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted clients in accessing resources such as healthcare, housing, education, employment and other basic needs.
- Collaborated with a wide variety of stakeholders including government agencies, non-profits, schools and employers to coordinate services for clients.
- Maintained accurate records and timely documentation in patient care software.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure they were receiving appropriate benefits or assistance from governmental organizations or private entities.
- Worked closely with families to develop personalized plans for long-term success.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Coordinated with medical professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made by clients during treatment sessions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual cases.
- Attended conferences related to the field of social work.
- Advised clients on how to access public benefits such as food stamps or Medicaid.
- Offered guidance and mentorship to help individuals build life skills such as budgeting or conflict resolution techniques.
Community Social Worker
Dedicated Health care
Washington, DC
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Identified and addressed financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Supervised volunteer personnel, delivering in-depth training and mentoring.
- Coordinated referrals to transportation, housing, healthcare, social services and spiritual services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Buea,
Cameroon12-2015
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Volunteer Management
- Client Advocacy
- Client Confidentiality
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Behavioral Health
- Elderly Care
- Family Support
- Youth engagement
- Disability Services
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- CPR and FirstAid
- Mandt Training
Timeline
Community Social Worker
District Health Services washington,DC
01.2022 - 09.2024
Community Social Worker
Dedicated Health care
06.2020 - 11.2022
- CPR and FirstAid
- Mandt Training
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Buea,
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