Kosisochukwu Ifeanyichukwu

KOSISOCHUKWU IFEANYICHUKWU St. Finbars, Lagos| - |- LinkedIn- Kosisochukwu Ifeanyichikwu EDUCATION Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria Program: BSc. Social Work Graduated July 2024 Relevant Courses: Public Health Social Work, Child Welfare Services, Social Work Aspects of Substance Use and Abuse, Human Behaviors in Social Environment, Social Work Counseling Skills WORK EXPERIENCES Stampout Drug Abuse Initiative Substance Abuse Social Worker • • • Jul-Sep 2023 I conducted grassroots-level drug abuse awareness campaigns to educate hawkers, bus drivers, churches, and schools about the dangers of substance abuse. I collaborated with my supervisor to provide information to various community groups on how to seek help for substance abuse issues. I also addressed unique challenges in different communities to ensure the effective delivery of sensitization campaigns. Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Psychiatric Social Worker • • • May -Jul 2023 Provided individual counseling with therapeutic techniques based on the specific needs of each client. Developed personalized intervention strategies and detailed treatment plans for each client. Maintained confidentiality and adhered to data privacy protocols while handling client information. Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Welfare Officer • • • Feb-May 2023 Prioritized children’s welfare in all cases, regardless of parental living arrangements, ensuring optimal outcomes for minors in complex family situations Collaborated with supervisor to counsel clients and develop solutions that benefited both parents while emphasizing the best interest of the child. De-escalated high-stress situations and guided clients toward resolutions, using crisis management techniques. Babcock University Medical Social Worker • • • Mar-Apr 2022 Educated 50+ patients and families on complex illnesses and treatment plans and facilitated connections to necessary resources, resulting in successful post-discharge outcomes. Initiated appropriate interventions for mental or emotional distress in 40% of cases identified through psychosocial assessments. Provided crisis counseling to patients and recorded reduced distress levels within 3 sessions. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Stampout Drug Abuse Initiative Substance Abuse Social Worker Sept 2023 – Till present • • • Conduct grass-roots level drug abuse awareness campaigns to sensitize hawkers, bus drivers, churches, and schools on the dangers of substance abuse. Collaborate with supervisor to provide information to various community groups on seeking help for substance abuse issues. Address unique challenges in various communities for effective delivery of sensitization campaigns. SKILLS & LANGUAGES Soft skills- Communication, collaboration, problem-solving, analytical thinking, emotional intelligence, working in teams, working under pressure. Technical Skills- Counseling, crisis management, data privacy, therapy techniques, client needs assessment Tools- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Languages- English, Igbo, Yoruba