Elizabeth Onchwari
Profile & Portfolio
Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Community and Social Services Occupations, Data Entry Clerks, Executive Administrative Assistants, Mental Health, Social and Human Service Assistants, Training and Development Specialists
I am an accomplished professional with extensive experience in social and humanitarian development, social work, and administrative support. With a passion for enhancing community well-being and advocating for vulnerable populations. I am dedicated to creating impactful solutions that address social challenges. I possess a deep understanding of the complexities involved in social services, having engaged directly with individuals and families to provide support, resources, and guidance.I have successfully demonstrated industrial competency through working with diverse communities, and implementing programs that promote social justice, equity, and sustainable development.
In addition to hands-on experience in social work, I have demonstrated strong administrative skills, managing projects and coordinating activities that align with organizational goals. I excel in fostering collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.
Experience
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Richan Eco Consult Company Limited
Administrative Assistant- Apprenticeship - May 2021- present -
Handling general office operations and administrative duties such as;
directing communication between colleagues and clients, assisting on team
projects such as database management, Microsoft powerpoint presentation, gift card fulfillment, schedules, and events. I have developed a
strong background in data entry and customer service and have
successfully completed a wide range of administrative tasks for various
clients. -
Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi-Rescue Dada Rehabilitation Centre
Social Worker- Child welfare program - Aug 2018 to Apr 2021 -
Safeguarded and supported a caseload of 70 at-risk children as part of the child protection program team, Rescue Dada Rehabilitation Center, Nairobi
County, aiding through intervention plans, counseling, and systematic
approaches [ rescue, rehabilitation, re-socialization and follow-up]
Selected achievements:
Successfully facilitated family reunification in a complex case in 2019, leading to the closure of the child protection plan within six months and no repeat intervention.
Established a monthly, peer-support session for the team to discuss any challenging cases that received positive feedback from everyone. -
Rescue Dada Rehabilitation Centre
Interim Head of Department - Feb 2020- June 2020 -
Spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive child protection program, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and organizational policies resulting in a decline of rampant child abuse cases in our mapped-out areas of operation and streamlined departmental operations by developing and implementing standardized protocols and procedures,
resulting in improved efficiency and timely delivery of services to vulnerable children and families.
Led a multidisciplinary team of professionals providing guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance their knowledge and skills in child protection
practices, resulting in increased staff satisfaction and performance.
Equally evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey
important operational information and new targets and similarly managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
Education
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Degree
Jomokenyatta University2013-2016 -
Bachelor of Development Studies
(2nd class honors upper division)
Skills
- community outreach
- Community service
- Cooperation
- coordinating team efforts
- Customer Relations
- data protection & human rights
- Database Management
- Dedication to collaborative teamwork
- Eager to learn
- Email management