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JONNALYN ICHON

JONNALYN ICHON

SOCIAL WORKER
MAASIN CITY,SOUTHERN LEYTE

Summary

Goal-oriented business development and project leader with expertise in managing the full project development lifecycle, networking and generating revenue. In-depth technical knowledge, conceptual understanding and compliance experience. Strong communicator, planner and analytical thinker. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications

Work History

Project Development Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
Tacloban City
01.2021 - Current

Optimized resource utilization by continuously monitoring progress against timelines and adjusting allocation as required.

  • Profiling of beneficiaries/parent leaders and LGU Links trained;
  • Conduct of SWI Administration and conduct of Case Management and of households at the survival level and non-compliant household with 3 offenses and referral of dysfunctional families and CNSP to SWAD Team; Facilitate and ensure conduct of Family Development Sessions with the LGU Links and Parent Leaders as organizers and with other stakeholders as resource persons, especially to children and families with special needs.
  • Monitor and ensure supply-side requirements in coordination with the LGU and key partners.
  • Facilitate other activities of the program at the municipal level with the LGU Links, Parent Leaders, and other stakeholders, such as:
    o Community Assembly
    o Completion and submission of CV Form 4 (FDS)
    o Monitor submission of Updates Form and validate household data
    o Monitor submission of complaints and grievances and facilitate initial resolution of the same
    o Monitor cash grants release and inform beneficiaries schedules of payments
  • Serve as secretariat to the Municipal Advisory Committee Meetings.
  • Prepare Monthly and Quarterly Accomplishment Report.
  • Prepare Performance Contract and Evaluation.
  • Perform other related tasks.

Social Welfare Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
Tacloban City
02.2019 - 01.2021

Advocated for rights of vulnerable individuals within community, fostering supportive environment conducive to mental health recovery.

  • Ensures that case management and caseload inventories at provincial level are maintained and updated.
  • Assists in development of provincial/local inter-agency mechanisms for the provision of interventions on the cases that are beyond resolution capacities of the City/Municipal Links and LGU Social Workers.
  • Works closely with the City/Municipal Links in conducting case management processes for clients at risk, particularly those categorized as medium-risk cases.
  • Assists in organizing and maintaining a pool of experts at the provincial level to provide legal, psychiatric, psychological, and medical interventions, if necessary. And/or case managers, and other actors/members of the case referral networks.
  • Coordinates closely with Social Welfare Officers III at the cluster level to monitor the status of cases, provides technical assistance if necessary, and ensures that case conferences are consistently held for proper case disposition and resolution.
  • Provides technical assistance and support to other RPMO staff and to the Provincial Operations Offices whenever necessary.
    Communicates effectively the various case management tools and recommends for their customization and enhancements, if appropriate and necessary, in order to come up with more comprehensive and integrative initiatives to improve Household (HH) beneficiaries' level of well-being.
  • Serves as the resource person of the Field Office relative to case management, whenever necessary.
  • Analyzes trends in systems activities, identifies major issues and problems using GAD lens, and formulates and recommends strategies to address them.
  • Reviews and analyzes reports from the Provincial Operations Office (POOs) and looks for probable risks, and identifies causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation. Coordinates with the Provincial Operations Offices (POOs) related to case inventory reporting and progress monitoring.
  • Consolidates and endorses regional case inventory systems, and/or other equivalent case recording systems, to appropriate users for progress monitoring and evaluation.
    Monitors the administration of the Social Welfare Development Indicators (SWDI).
  • Assists in the implementation of DSWD Convergence Strategy, e.g. City/Municipal Action Plan (CMAP), convergence initiative, community organizing, and partnership, prepares regular and comprehensive reports.

Project Development Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
Tacloban City
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Monitor malnourished children in Child Development Centers (CDCs) and Supervised Neighborhood Plays (SNPs) with improved nutritional status.
  • Compliance with thrust, directives, and plans prescribed by the FO by responding to queries and providing technical assistance and guidance to LGUs, particularly on financial and program-related concerns.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather essential data for informed decision-making during project development stages.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Evaluated third-party contractors to ensure their suitability for the project's requirements, securing high-quality resources that contributed to successful outcomes.
  • Mentored junior team members on effective project management techniques, helping them develop their skills while contributing positively to overall team performance.

Project Development Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
Tacloban City
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Optimized resource utilization by continuously monitoring progress against timelines and adjusting allocation as required.
  • Monitor malnourished children in Child Development Centers (CDCs) and Supervised Neighborhood Plays (SNPs) with improved nutritional status, especially children with special needs.
  • Compliance with thrust, directives, and plans prescribed by the FO by responding to queries and providing technical assistance and guidance to LGUs, particularly on financial and program-related concerns.
  • Monitor and coordinate with the Local Government Units on the fund utilization and submission of liquidation reports.
  • Receive, review, and assess documentary requirements submitted by LGUs to facilitate requests for fund transfer in the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program for CY 2018.
  • Prepare, consolidate, and monitor the physical accomplishment of the assigned province.
  • Prepares regular and comprehensive reports.

Community Development Facilitator

PLAN INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
Tacloban City
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Monitored project progress using data-driven approaches, enabling informed decision-making and course corrections as needed.
  • Facilitate and monitor Child Development Sessions monthly to all children, especially children with special needs.
  • Developed tailored training materials, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing among participants.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable development projects.
  • Promoted gender equality through integration of inclusive practices in all aspects of project implementation.
  • Conduct trainings related to emergencies on prevention and self-reliant activities in preparation for all emergencies.
  • Conduct advocacy trainings and seminars for community leaders, such as Barangay Officials, Government Officials, and CSOs, to promote social inclusion and gender equality during emergencies.
  • Strengthening LCPC/BCPC for protection of children and women in community.
  • Conduct psychosocial and psychological first aid activities to community.
  • Conduct Youth Volunteers Training.
  • Strengthen Community-Based Child Protection Network in every Barangay. to overlook community in case of
    emergencies and when abuses arises they will be e one who report to BCPC/LCPC.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION
CEBU CITY
01.2018 - Current

Skills

Team direction

Educational background

  • ELEMENTARY

IBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1999- 2005

  • SECONDARY

ICHON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2005- 2009

  • COLLEGE

MAASIN CITY COLLEGE

2009-2013

Certification

TRAINING ON GUIDELINES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILD FRIENDLY SPACES

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

PARALEGAL TRAINING ON WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S LAWS FOR PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM CASE MANAGERS

12-2021

STRENGTHENING THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND OVERSIGHT OF BAHAY PAG-ASA AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW(CICL): A WEBINAR TRAINING

06-2021

Project Development Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
01.2021 - Current

GENDER SENSITIVITY AND PERSPECTIVE ELECTRONIC-LEARNING

11-2020

Social Welfare Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
02.2019 - 01.2021

ORIENTATION ON Republic Act. 8552,Republic Act.10165,Republic Act.9523 and THE ROLES OF Local Social Welfare and Development officer's RELATIVE TO ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAM

02-2018

Master of Science - Social Work

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION
01.2018 - Current

TRAINING ON NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES

10-2017

Project Development Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
07.2017 - 12.2018

Project Development Officer II

Department Of Social Welfare And Development
12.2016 - 06.2017

TRAINING ON GUIDELINES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILD FRIENDLY SPACES

10-2015

TRAINING ON CHILD CENTERED DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

08-2015

UNDERSTANDING Republic Act 9231 ( AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOUR AND AFFORDING STRONGER PROTECTION FOR THE WORKING CHILD

08-2015

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID WORKSHOP

09-2014

HANDLING CHILDREM WITH DISABILITIES/PERSON WITH DISABILITIES TRAINING

07-2014

Community Development Facilitator

PLAN INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
06.2014 - 04.2016

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE TRAINING

02-2014

AWARENESS ON ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSON ACT OF 2003 REPUBLIC ACT 9208

01-2013

AWARENESS ON ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSON ACT OF 2003 REPUBLIC ACT 9208

01-2013

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

02-2012
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