Nashiba Kobusingye
Social worker
Kampala,Central
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and solve problems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Head of Social Work
Hope speaks organisation
07.2017 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment for example having total of 20 people on support team support team.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Undertaking and writing up assessments for families of children with disability.
- Determining nature of client’s situations by interviewing them, assessing their medical, psychological, emotional, and social information, and making on-site visits.
- Establishing course of action by exploring options; setting goals with clients.
- Ensuring proper documentation of children reached to access services.
- Obtaining assistance for clients by referring them to community resources, arranging for appointments, establishing rapport with other agencies.
- Fostering client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behaviors; explaining and pointing out new options.
- Maintaining records of case by documenting client’s situation and actions.
- Monitoring planned action by periodic follow-up.
- Participating in quality reviews, reporting, needed changes.
- Advocating for rights of children with disabilities at family, community, and national level
- Organizing and managing packages of support to enable 700 people to lead fullest lives as possible
- Conducting empowerment trainings for parent of 700 children served
- Facilitating Adult Literacy programs.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Community Development Volunteer
The Everette and Austin Project,Inc
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for Duchenne clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
- Supported Duchenne clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Managed cases of Duchenne clients receiving social or community service support in Uganda.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues covered by The Everette and Austin project in uganda.
Sales Executive
Dazzle Company
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Other assigned duties
Trainee D.P.C Branch Manager.
Dynapharm 2014 LTD
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Processing high volumes of product orders and marketing them
- Processing invoices for all sales transaction
- Reporting monthly sales results to sales team.
- Taking phone calls from customers
- Communicating internally important feedback from customers.
- Handling company products in assigned location
Social Work Intern
Red Cross Society Uganda
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for 100 clients.
- Conducted outreach to 20 local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
Social Work Intern
Mengo youth development link Year
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for 50 clients.
- Conducted outreach to local 4 referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Interviewed 20 clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
Education
No Degree - Certificate of Completion in Mental Health Studies
Youth Institute of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
Kampala,Uganda03.2022
No Degree - Certificate of Completion in Child Psychology
Youth Institute of Leadership AndEntrepreneurship
Kampala,Uganda 03.2022
No Degree - Certificate in Monitoring And Evaluation
Youth Institute of Leadership AndEntrepreneurship
Kampala,Uganda08.2019
No Degree - Certificate of Project Planning And Management
Youth Institute of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
Kampala,Uganda08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Administration
Uganda Christian University
Mukono,Uganda07.2016
High School Diploma -
Old Kampala Senior Secondary School
Kampala,Uganda2010
High School Diploma -
Eagles Nest Senior Secondary School
Kampala,Uganda2008
Skills
- Highly self-driven and committed,
- Analytical and multi-skilled ,
- Team builder,awareness and people centered,
- Communication and mobilization skills
- Social work processes
- Social work background
- Professional referral network
- Office work
Certification
- 2018: Certificate of learning in Sign Languages, Uganda National Association for the Deaf
- 2016: Certificate of leadership as Assistant treasurer, Uganda Christian University Faculty of Social Science student leader’s board
- 2016: Certificate of leadership as Assistant Vice chairperson, Uganda Christian University Faculty of Social Science student leader’s board
- 2016: Certificate of leadership for membership participation, National Association of Social Work Annual Gatherings
- 2015: Certificate of leadership as Vice chairperson, Uganda Christian University Faculty of Social Science Fellowship
- 2015: Certificate of leadership as Assistant Guest Experience Leader, Lunch Hour Fellowship; Uganda Christian University
- 2014: Certificate of leadership as Vice chairperson, Faculty of Social Science Fellowship; Uganda Christian University
- 2012: Certificate of leadership as Treasurer, Old Kampala Secondary School Scripture Union Association
- 2012: Certificate of leadership as Bible Study Leader, Old Kampala Secondary School Scripture Union
- 2011: Certificate of leadership as Student Counselor, Old Kampala Secondary School Class Representatives’ Association
Languages
English
Native language
Kiyarwanda
Intermediate
B1
Luganda
Advanced
C1
Kiswahili
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Community Development Volunteer
The Everette and Austin Project,Inc
08.2020 - 12.2022
Head of Social Work
Hope speaks organisation
07.2017 - Current
Sales Executive
Dazzle Company
09.2016 - 12.2017
Trainee D.P.C Branch Manager.
Dynapharm 2014 LTD
07.2016 - 11.2016
Social Work Intern
Red Cross Society Uganda
09.2015 - 12.2015
Social Work Intern
Mengo youth development link Year
09.2014 - 12.2015
No Degree - Certificate of Completion in Mental Health Studies
Youth Institute of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
No Degree - Certificate of Completion in Child Psychology
Youth Institute of Leadership AndEntrepreneurship
No Degree - Certificate in Monitoring And Evaluation
Youth Institute of Leadership AndEntrepreneurship
No Degree - Certificate of Project Planning And Management
Youth Institute of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Administration
Uganda Christian University
High School Diploma -
Old Kampala Senior Secondary School
High School Diploma -
Eagles Nest Senior Secondary School
Reading, writing, traveling, making friends, listening to music
Reading non fiction literatures especially novels , listening to Blue and Ballad music, travelling to new places and making friends
Reading, writing, traveling, making friends, listening to music
I love reading non fiction literatures especially novels , listening to Ballads music, travelling to new places making friends
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