Ali Francis Henry
Social Worker
Kampala,102
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Mentor Trainer
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees, Unhcr
Obongi, West Nile
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Case Worker
Community Empowerment For Rural Development
Obongi, WestNile
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led both group and individual counseling sessions.
- Facilitated client support groups to provide resources and assistance.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Animator
Palm Corps
Obongi, West Nile
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Guide discussions taking place at Bonga Center according to Bonga Process or Steps and help members in implementation of self-determined promises.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of project work plans and activities reports
- Take lead in organizing community outreaches for community sensitizations, advocacies through sports,plays,songs among others
- Take lead in advocating for the rights of adolescents ,young people and women in beneficiary community
Para-Social Counselor
Lutheran World Federation
Obongi, WestNile
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Identification of Mental health and Psychosocial Support Clients and rendering Psychological First Aid
- Establishment of Clients in therapy groups for group counseling
- Referral of complex psychological cases for expert management and follow up of clients recovery
Interpreter
Office Of The Prime Minister, Adjumani Refugee Desk
Obongi , WestNile
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
Community Based Facilitator
Lutheran World Federation
Obongi, WestNile
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participate in needs assessment e.g PSN assessment, AGDM
- Act as a link between the persons of Concern (PoCs) and the humanitarian workers by reporting individual cases and making referral to the Project Assistant
- Support LWF program implementation team in translation
- Submit daily reports to the Project Assistant and to sign in the daily timesheet provided by LWF
- Carry out delegated duties in the absence of the Project Assistant but with guidance from the Project Officer
Education
Primary Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Biyaya Primary School
Adjumani Uganda 03.2006 - 12.2013
Uganda Certificate Of Education - Secondary Education
Adjumani Model Secondary School
Adjumani,Uganda 03.2014 - 12.2017
Certificate In Human Resource Management - Social Sciences
Youth Institute of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
Kampala,Uganda 02.2020 - 08.2021
Diploma In Social Work And Social Administration - Social Sciences
Africa Population Institute
Kampala 02.2022 - 12.2023
Diploma In Graphics And Web Design - Graphics And Designs
Crayon Concepts
Lagos, Nigeria 03.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
Team mentoring
Case documentation
Case planning and management
Graphics design
Cultural Awareness
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Emotional development
Hand drawing
Counseling Skills
Computer Skills
Report Writing
Problem Solving Skills
Timeline
Case Worker
Community Empowerment For Rural Development
10.2022 - 03.2023
Interpreter
Office Of The Prime Minister, Adjumani Refugee Desk
05.2022 - 08.2022
Animator
Palm Corps
04.2022 - 12.2022
Diploma In Social Work And Social Administration - Social Sciences
Africa Population Institute
02.2022 - 12.2023
Mentor Trainer
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees, Unhcr
11.2021 - 06.2023
Diploma In Graphics And Web Design - Graphics And Designs
Crayon Concepts
03.2021 - 12.2022
Community Based Facilitator
Lutheran World Federation
11.2020 - 12.2020
Certificate In Human Resource Management - Social Sciences
Youth Institute of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
02.2020 - 08.2021
Para-Social Counselor
Lutheran World Federation
02.2018 - 12.2022
Uganda Certificate Of Education - Secondary Education
Adjumani Model Secondary School
03.2014 - 12.2017
Primary Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Biyaya Primary School
03.2006 - 12.2013