Karen Boots B. Albao
Social Worker
Quezon City,00
Summary
Dedication to public service, social work, and community development, particularly within government welfare programs focused on vulnerable populations.
Experienced with client assessment, case management, and resource coordination. Utilizes expertise in providing comprehensive support to diverse populations. Track record of developing and implementing effective welfare programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER III
Department of Social Welfare and Development
04.2025 - Current
- Supervise Social Welfare Officer II on the monitoring cases of residents.
- Reviews all documents pertaining to the client's need for assistance and recommends approval/disapproval.
- Reviews the entire case folders to ensure the completeness of the case folder and the SCSR using the prescribed format prior to endorsement to ARD for the RD's approval.
- Execute and implement policies and programs renders administrative decisions on matters within the limits of delegated authority.
- Supervises institutions social workers in the performance of their duties, assign workloads to ensure equitable and proper distribution of personnel.
- Conducts regular supervisory conference for staff development and case management for better program implementation.
- Organize volunteer groups to assist and provide auxiliary services.
- Coordinates/ties-up with stakeholders, NGO's, GO for other interventions needed by residents which are not available and accessible in the center.
- Reviews and recommends alternate measure in response to the challenges of the Center.
- Identifies the training needs of each worker and recommends for the staff development.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III
Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Implement and monitor the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program activities based on the approved WFP.
- Assist in the planning, programming, and reporting of the project.
- Attend meetings/conferences and similar activities in relation to project implementation.
- Prepare and submit the proposal, technical reports and other documentation.
- Assist in the conduct of national orientations and capability building activities.
- Coordinate with SLUCs, DepEd SDOs, DSWD Offices, Bureaus, Services, Field Offices and LGUs and other multis-stakeholders or partners along the promotion and institutionalization.
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER II
Department of Social Welfare and Development
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conduct environmental scanning, observation, profiling, and reach-out of CISS and FISS related activities.
- Prepare social case study report and lead the case management of the clients.
- Coordinate with the concerned TWG Members for the provision of BP2, SLP, CIU-AICS.
- Prepare documentation report on implementation related activities i.e. capability building/consultation dialogue.
- Attend inter-agency meetings, both internal and external to the DSWD.
- Perform other related tasks.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FACILITATOR
Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Implements the Community Development processes of the program at the barangay level.
- Also, ensures that barangays and community-level development processes and activities conducted along the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) processes are facilitated efficiently, with the direct participation, inclusion, and engagement of all stakeholders.
- The CEF ensures that opportunities are provided, processes are designed, and mechanisms are established at the barangay level that would allow all sectors, especially the most marginalized groups, to engage in and benefit from project activities.
SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER
Hospicio de San Jose
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Work as case manager
REGISTRATION OFFICER II
Philippine Statistics Authority-Albay
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitor and supervise the first step of PhilSys Pre-Registrations and the enumerator.
SOCIAL WORKER
El Cielito Foundation
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for the care of the children whose benefactors of the foundation.
ENUMERATOR
Department of Social Welfare and Development
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for assessing and interviewing every household head and complete the household assessment form.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bicol University Tabaco Campus
Tabaco City, Tayhi 01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
San Miguel National High School
Tabaco City, Visita, San Miguel 04.2011 - 01.2015
Achievers -
Sagurong Elementary School
Tabaco City, San Miguel 01.2005 - 01.2011
Skills
Computer Literate
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Power Point
Training facilitation
Fundraising strategies
Client advocacy
Policy analysis
Client assessment
Interviewing techniques
Teamwork
Patient counseling
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking
Decision-making
Case documentation
Adaptability and flexibility
Team collaboration
Active listening
Certification
Registered Social Worker
Accomplishments
- Registered Social Worker (August 2019 Passer)
- Academic Awardee (Academic Year 2018-2019)
- Dean's Lister (A.Y. 2018-2019)
Interests
Playing volleyball
Reading books
Timeline
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER III
Department of Social Welfare and Development
04.2025 - Current
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III
Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2024 - 12.2024
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER II
Department of Social Welfare and Development
01.2024 - 04.2024
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FACILITATOR
Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2023 - 12.2023
SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER
Hospicio de San Jose
02.2021 - 04.2023
REGISTRATION OFFICER II
Philippine Statistics Authority-Albay
10.2020 - 12.2020
SOCIAL WORKER
El Cielito Foundation
02.2020 - 07.2020
ENUMERATOR
Department of Social Welfare and Development
10.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bicol University Tabaco Campus
01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
San Miguel National High School
04.2011 - 01.2015
Achievers -
Sagurong Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2011