Edughom Owen Bestman
Social worker
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic Social Welfare Officer with over 4 years of experience in providing comprehensive casework and counselling services. Skilled in conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and developing discharge plans for families. Successfully facilitated resource linkages and emotional support, promoting stability and self-reliance. Proven track record in collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve care coordination. Eager to contribute to Care Corner Singapore Ltd by delivering impactful family support services and enhancing healthy family functioning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Social Welfare Officer
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
04.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' emotional, financial, and social circumstances.
- Advocated for patients, guiding individuals and families through complex healthcare systems and treatment options.
- Facilitated resource linkage, connecting patients with financial aid, housing assistance, mental health support, and other essential services.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support for patients and families experiencing distress due to medical diagnoses.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home while addressing social and medical needs.
- Offered individual and family counseling, educating patients on coping strategies and treatment adherence.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to address social determinants of health and enhance care coordination.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Port Harcourt, Nigeria04.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria02.2017
Senior School Certificate (SSCE) -
Comprehensive Secondary School
Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria06.2012
Skills
- Patient Advocacy & Support
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Crisis Intervention & Counseling
- Discharge Planning & Coordination
- Community Resource Linkage
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Cultural Competence & Empathy
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Organizational & Critical Thinking Skills
- Strong Communication
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Crisis Management
- Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills
- Patient-Centered Advocacy
- Counseling
- Casework
- Workshop Facilitation
- Case Management
- Training Facilitation
- Networking
- Intake Assessment
- Collaboration
- Emotional Intelligence
- Research Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Chronic Illness Management
- Policy Development
- Program Evaluation
- Healthcare Integration
- Behavioral Health Interventions
- Social Determinants of Health Assessment
- Data Processing
- Individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Healthcare policy
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving
- Data interpretation
- Policy analysis
- Fundraising strategies
- Training facilitation
- Client advocacy
- Documentation proficiency
- Shelter arrangements
- Interviewing techniques
- Oral communication
- Policy interpretation
- Client assessment
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Benefits administration
- Eligibility determination
- Coping Mechanism Development
- Time management abilities
- Post-Trauma Support
- Behavior management
- Community outreach
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Mood disorders
- Self-care strategies
- Documentation skills
- Case management
- LGBTQ advocacy
- Referral coordination
- Service accessibility improvements
- Social justice advocacy
- Foster care systems
- Interpersonal communication
- Foster care youth
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
- Active listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Program development
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Service planning
- Substance abuse treatments
- Group therapy specialist
- Trauma informed care framework
- Family dynamics
- Psychiatric Social Work
- Grief counseling
- Family therapy
- Organizational skills
- Needs assessment
- Violence prevention
- Problem-solving
- Behavioral therapy
- Excellent communication
- Client education
- Family maintenance
- Behavioral analysis
- Teamwork
- Addictions expert
- Strategic planner
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Child welfare
- Multitasking capacity
- Legal advocacy
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Patient advocacy
- Resource linkage
- Crisis intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
Certification
- Talent Acquisition, The Human Resources Certification Institute (Coursera), 2025, A
- Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise, University of Toronto (Coursera), 2025, A
- Human Resources Analytics, University of California, Irvine (Coursera), 2025, A
- The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness, University of Toronto (Coursera), 2025, A
References
- Dr. Patrick Igbagiri, Head, Senior Establishment Personnel, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, +347067154818, Patrickigbagiri@gmail.com, 23 Soweto Drive, Off Bitterleaf Road, Abuloma, Rivers, Nigeria
- Dr. Monsignor Hyacinth Chimene Orluorlu, Catholic Parish Priest, Catholic Church, +2348039122296, Chrisikpe01@gmail.com, 10 Ore-ekpo, Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Rumuepirikom, Rivers, Nigeria
- Barr. Samuel Echeonwu, Business Administrator, Ministry of Justice, +447877719706, samuelecheonwu621@gmail.com, Flat 87 Centrium, Station Approach, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
Personal Information
Title: Social Welfare Officer
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Social Welfare Officer
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Master's Degree - Social Work
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
University of Port Harcourt
Senior School Certificate (SSCE) -
Comprehensive Secondary School
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