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Elline Dessalegn

@ellinedessalegn

Compassionate psychosocial support officer focused on child development.

Ethiopia

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to empower individuals and families while fostering a supportive community environment.

I am a dedicated psychosocial support officer and social worker with a strong commitment to child development and mental health. My experience includes providing compassionate care in fast-paced environments, ensuring that my support aligns with DSM-5 guidelines. As a certified women's empowerment trainer, I strive to empower women and enhance mental health outcomes for both adults and children. My work is driven by a passion for creating nurturing environments for children and supporting families through targeted interventions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully assessed the mental health and social support needs of single mothers, delivering psychoeducational workshops and facilitating support groups. My role as a social worker involved counseling and empowering single mothers, developing comprehensive training programs, and contributing to strategic planning for women's empowerment initiatives. I am detail-oriented and committed to continuous learning and collaboration, which enhances productivity and performance in my work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Youth and Children Ministry Teacher

Grace Life Community Church

Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)

As a teacher, I provided guidance and support to youth, prepared engaging biblical lessons, and organized activities to foster community and connection.

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Psychosocial Support Officer

Tabitha Reach

Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)

As a Psychosocial Support Officer, I assessed the mental health and coping needs of single mothers, delivered psychoeducational workshops, and facilitated support groups. I provided targeted interventions including psychological first aid and stress management techniques.

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Social Worker

Tabitha Reach

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)

In my role as a Social Worker, I empowered single mothers through life skills training, developed a comprehensive training program, and contributed to a women's empowerment strategic plan. I maintained client records and provided ongoing support.

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Intern

Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 (3 months)

In this internship, I provided outpatient services for psychiatric patients, collaborated with medical professionals, and conducted assessments and psychotherapy for various age groups.

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Intern

Amanuel Specialized Mental Hospital

May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)

During my internship, I assisted in diagnosing psychiatric disorders in children and geriatric patients, provided psychotherapy, and achieved a high grade average in clinical practice tests.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Haramaya University logoHU

Haramaya University

Bachelor of Science, Psychiatric Nursing

2017 - 2021

Studied various aspects of psychiatric nursing including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, geriatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology, child psychiatry, and psychotherapy.

Addis Ababa University logoAU

Addis Ababa University

Project Management

Completed a project management course focusing on the principles and practices of managing projects effectively.

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