OFELIA B. ADJARO
West Ryde,,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and licensed social worker with extensive experience in the Philippines, now skilled as a community worker in Australia. Proven expertise in case management, child protection, and court appearances, complemented by strong counselling skills and effective coordination of services. Solid track record in group organization and project management, contributing to impactful social welfare and development initiatives. Committed to fostering community well-being through compassionate support and strategic intervention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER II
Department Of Social Welfare And Development- CAR
03.2022 - 10.2025
- 1. Assisted the focal person in the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program.
- 2. Provided technical assistance to the Local Government Units' (LGU) Social Workers, Child Development Workers, and Barangay LGU officials in the program implementation, organizing parents and/ or communities.
- 3. Conducted regular monitoring in the LGUs.
- 4. Reviewed and analyzed reports specifically the Physical and Financial Accomplishment Reports vis-a-vis targets, issues, and concerns encountered in the implementation.
- 5. Prepared reports on Supplementary Feeding Program such as: Nutritional Status, Financial Accomplishment, Feedback, and other periodic reports.
- 6. Prepared activity proposals, memorandum, follow-up letters and take- actions necessary to respond to the issues and concerns of the LGUs in coordination with concerned offices.
SOCIAL WORKER
AMG Bahay Silungan, Inc. (ABSI)
01.2019 - 03.2022
- 1. Conducted thorough Case Management Process of assigned children.
- 2. Represented assigned children in Case Conferences and other judicial appearances.
- 3. Implemented, evaluated, and recorded case plans of children with their families.
- 4. Coordinated with Psychologist, Psychometrician, & House Parents on the case plan implementation.
- 5. Assisted in the daily activities at the ABSI center.
- 6. Reported directly to the ABSI Coordinator.
- 7. Conducted home visit and assessment of families.
- 8. Coordinated and conducted case conferences with referring agencies.
- 9. Conducted monitoring and re-evaluation of the survivors and their families.
FIELD COORDINATOR
Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc. (JVOFI)
10.2017 - 12.2018
- 1. Assisted the project coordinator in the design and implementation of applicable project strategies for approval and implementation in all areas covered by the projects.
- 2. Prepared consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering areas of assignment.
- 3. Facilitated project- wide activities like trainings, consultation meetings and others.
- 4. Prepared project proposals, activity proposals and other proposals needed for approval and funding by donors in support of the project.
- 5. Facilitated the conduct of community/client/beneficiary meetings and other related community activities in support of the project.
- 6. Assisted in the formation of beneficiary organization in project communities and ensured implementation of approved proposal and livelihood plans.
- 7. Coordinated all barangay activities with the municipal and barangay partners as well as the regional office.
- 8. Facilitated the attendance of organization and community leaders and members in scheduled trainings and other project related activities.
- 9. Provided support to other projects as needed.
- 10. Retrieved official receipts in the area.
- 11. Performed other related duties assigned by JVOFI in connection with the projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SOCIAL WORK
Cordillera Career Development College
La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines01.2017
118 UNITS IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Benguet State University
La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines01.2013
Skills
- Case Management
- Project Management
- Group Organization
- Field Coordination
- Counselling
- Court Appearance
- Child Protection
- Social Welfare and Development
Certification
- VISA 491 SKILLED WORK REGIONAL
- SKILLED COMMUNITY WORKER (AUSTRALIA)
- LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER (PHILIPPINES)
- CIVIL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (PHILIPPINES)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER II
Department Of Social Welfare And Development- CAR
03.2022 - 10.2025
SOCIAL WORKER
AMG Bahay Silungan, Inc. (ABSI)
01.2019 - 03.2022
FIELD COORDINATOR
Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc. (JVOFI)
10.2017 - 12.2018
118 UNITS IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Benguet State University
Bachelor of Science - SOCIAL WORK
Cordillera Career Development College
SIGNIFICANT TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
- 1. Helping Helpers: Strengthening Mental Health & Resilience of Social Workers in Public Service - 3-4 February 2024, via Zoom - St. Jude Training Center PTR-2018-195
- 2. Following the Money to Combat Online Child Trafficking: Indicators and Triggers - 29 January 2024, via Zoom - ASEAN- Australia Counter Trafficking
- 3. Coaching Teens: Coaching for Life Success - 25-26 May 2022, via Zoom - Child and Youth Wellness Technical and Advocacy Center, Inc.
- 4. Protocols on Case Management of Child Victims of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation - 25-26 November 2021 - International Justice Mission (IJM); and Philippine Children's Ministries Network (PCMN)
- 5. Game-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - 23-24 November 2021 - World Hope International (WHI)
- 6. Strategies for Preventing and Healing Child Sexual Abuse - 8-11 April 2021 - Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science; and Catholic University of America