Darcel Joseph
Social Worker
13A Seepaul Boulevard, Pond Street Extension, La Romaine
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Service Social Worker
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
02.2021 - Current
- Case management of individuals and families at risk.
- Provide individual, group and family counseling.
- Make referrals to relevant agencies, both Ministerial and external, in the management of cases.
- Networking and collaborating with local, regional and international agencies to promote healthy functioning families.
- Responding and engaging in crisis intervention in cases of homicides, suicides, vehicular accidents, natural disasters and other incidents impacting families.
- Conducting psychosocial assessments for Ministry of National Security - Counter Trafficking Unit.
- Facilitating parenting and relationship building workshops.
- Supervising University level Social Work Practicum Students.
- Supervising entry level Social Workers.
Tutor / Counselor
JOSEPH’S CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLING AND ADVOCACY CENTER
04.2018 - Current
- Counseling children and youths aged 7 to 24 years.
- Improve test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Collaborate with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Plan lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Create tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Founder / Executive Director
CHILDREN OF THE PROMISE FOUNDATION
01.2018 - Current
- Planning, and implementing educational and psycho-social programs for students at the Homework and Recreational Centers.
- Proposal and Grant writing.
- Chairing board meetings.
- Vision casting and strategic planning with internal and external stake holders and partners.
- Establish organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
Children Services Associate
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Conducted investigations into reports of children allegedly in need of care and protection.
- Conducted investigative interviews with victims, reporters and other stakeholders, primarily to address the needs of the children concerned.
- Determined the safety of children who are subjects of reports of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment and decided on initial responses or courses of action in line with the investigation protocol.
- Provided timely feedback to the Team Lead, Investigation regarding assigned reports for investigation.
- Entered relevant information in the Investigation Module of the Child Protection Information Management System.
- Collaborated professionally with partner agencies.
Liaison Officer
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
05.2009 - 08.2014
- Conducted means test assessments to determine clients eligibility to access food support through the Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme.
- Assessed living arrangements of clients by conducting home visits.
- Facilitated life skills training sessions, aimed at developing and empowering clients.
- Coordinated support system for families.
- Generated comprehensive reports regarding the progress of individuals and families.
Social Surveyor
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
12.2008 - 04.2009
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
Business Management For Non Profit Organizations
Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
06.2023
Master’s Degree - Christian Ministry
Hagion Ethnos Institute
2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Counseling
West Indies Theological College
2011
Skills
- Confidentiality with respect to information records concerning families and children
- Planning and organizational skills
- Team work
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Advocacy
Accomplishments
Samvaad: A tribal conclave - Jamshedpur India (November 15th - 19th 2019)
- Balancing cultural and development aspirations
- Climate Justice
- Interpreting constitutional and governance spaces
- Representation and amplification of voices
Caux Scholars Program – Asia Plateau (December 20th, 2018 – January 10th, 2019)
- Peace-building
- Conflict transformation
- Trauma and healing
- Sustainable development
International Research Exchanges Board (IREX) (May 14th to 16th 2018)
Solutions Summit – Uganda
- Participated in workshops and world café discussions surrounding topics of peace building, violence prevention and social cohesion. The aim of the Summit was to have participants gain a deeper understanding of best practices and next practices across diverse contexts and a commitment to further collaboration on this critical global issue.
U.S. Department of State Fellow (August 2017 to December 2017)
International Research Exchanges Board (IREX)
- Completed a four month practicum at Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS).
- The placement involved working as a Case Manager for Homeless Youth aged 16-29.
Certification
- Understanding Adherence and the Effect of Treatment, Promoting Nutrition and Healthy Living for Persons Living with HIV
- Specific Learning Disabilities: Detection & Intervention
- The Psychological Effect of the Absent Father
- Using Social Media to Enhance your NGO Visibility
- Initiatives of Change Caux Scholars Program - Asia Plateau
- United States Department of State - Community Solutions Program
- George Mason University - International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) - Community Leadership Institute
- Confident Parenting
Reference
Mrs. June Ramsey Ross
Retiree
Claxton Bay, Trinidad and Tobago
Contact: 1-868-382-0086
Email: jramross@gmail.com
Mrs. Helen Wattley-Ames
Business Owner
Seattle Washington, United States of America
Contact: 1-206-795-2680
Email: wrhwa@earthlink.net
Timeline
Family Service Social Worker
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
02.2021 - Current
Tutor / Counselor
JOSEPH’S CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLING AND ADVOCACY CENTER
04.2018 - Current
Founder / Executive Director
CHILDREN OF THE PROMISE FOUNDATION
01.2018 - Current
Children Services Associate
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2014 - 09.2017
Liaison Officer
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
05.2009 - 08.2014
Social Surveyor
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
12.2008 - 04.2009
Business Management For Non Profit Organizations
Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Master’s Degree - Christian Ministry
Hagion Ethnos Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Counseling
West Indies Theological College
- Understanding Adherence and the Effect of Treatment, Promoting Nutrition and Healthy Living for Persons Living with HIV
- Specific Learning Disabilities: Detection & Intervention
- The Psychological Effect of the Absent Father
- Using Social Media to Enhance your NGO Visibility
- Initiatives of Change Caux Scholars Program - Asia Plateau
- United States Department of State - Community Solutions Program
- George Mason University - International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) - Community Leadership Institute
- Confident Parenting
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