TERESITA MELAD
Muntinlupa City
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager/ Social Worker with excellent aptitude for management and implementation of social welfare and development programs, and on working with individuals, groups, and communities. Has two decades of experience in social welfare and NGO work, and made career progress from entry level social work position to becoming a senior program manager. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and development project completion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager
INSULAR FOUNDATION, INC.
Muntinlupa City
04.2014 - Current
- Plan, implement and develop the foundation's programs based on the set strategic direction coming from the Foundation Executive Director and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring that these programs are aligned to the Foundation's vision, mission and values and the needs of the communities and population it serves
- Responsible in overseeing the overall implementation of the programs in the major island groups of the Philippines - Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, seeing to it that cultural beliefs and practices are respected, and services provided are client-focused and culturally appropriate.
Part-time Senior Lecturer
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
Manila
07.2013 - Current
- Taught major subjects in social work university degree program for both bachelor's and graduate level social work course program.
- Created syllabus outlines for each class according to departmental guidelines.
Project Development Officer III
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
Quezon City
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Drafts, reviews and conducts research and make policy recommendations as regard the national social protection programs and services of the social welfare arm of the government of the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Provide inputs to the social welfare-related draft policies and legislations of law-making body of the Philippine government.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS
Manila
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitors implementation of the Philippine National Tuberculosis Program's (NTP) policies and guidelines and participates in the development/ updating of the NTP national M&E plan and monitors implementation of the plan
- Collaborated with the Department of Health of Philippines in the World Health Organization review of the National TB Program Joint Program Review Program
Program and Resource Development Officer
ROXAS FOUNDATION, INC.
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Advocate for the needs of low-income communities surrounding a sugar mill industry through program management and development of need-based programs on education, health, and livelihood
- Assist the Foundation in resource mobilization activities and in crafting proposals for submission to funding agencies.
Retainer Social Worker
BAHAY SAN RAFAEL HOME FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
Amadeo, Cavite
11.2005 - 05.2009
- Advocated for orphaned children's welfare by conducting intake interview of children in the home, home visitation and serve potential clients and handles case management of abandoned children and formulates social case studies and updates on children's development, facilitates referral of children to other institutions to avail of other necessary services and assist the Foundation in the fund-raising activities to ensure continued operations.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
Medical Social Worker II
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
Quezon City
09.2003 - 02.2011
- Provided social services \to underserved and indigenous patients, special projects, and programs such as resource generation, interagency referral/ linkages, therapeutic group work, patient's forum and outreach activities.
- Provided psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as temporary shelter or financial assistance programs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to create treatment plans for patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
- Advised patients and their families on available options for long-term care placement facilities or hospice services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work, Best in Thesis, Academic Excellence
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Leadership and Best Practicum Awardee
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines 03-2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Detail Oriented
- Community Outreach
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Critical Thinking
- Volunteer Management
- Conducting assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Patient assistance
- Family Support
- Case Management
Professional Organizations Membership
Philippine Association of Social Workers, 2003, lifetime member
Positions
Philippine Association of Social Workers, Board of Director, Manila Chapter, 2019, Present
Career Highlights And Accomplishments
- Two decades of social work practice in various fields of social work such as health, corporate, academe, and government and non-government settings.
- Almost a decade as Senior Program Manager of the Insular Foundation, Inc., the corporate foundation of the Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. During her stint was the Foundation awarded as the Grand Winner of the 2020 Asia CEO Awards - World Vision CSR Company of the Year. Advocated for free insurance cover for social workers through the InLife Chain of Protection for frontliners at the height of Covid-19 lockdown from years 2020-2021.
- Nine years as Senior Lecturer of Centro Escolar University teaching social work subjects. Key person in the crafting of the curriculum of Master of Social Work in Health Care in Centro Escolar University - Manila as an output of master's in social work Thesis.
- Board of Director for the Philippine Association of Social Workers - Manila Chapter, 2019 to present.
- 2022 Outstanding Social Worker of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc.
- 2022 - 2025 - Recognized qualification and member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- 2022 InLife Company Elite Achiever Awardee
- 2023 InLife Customer Champion
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker - Philippines since July 2003
- Australian Association of Social Workers - recognized qualification (2022 to 2025)
Languages
Filipino
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
INSULAR FOUNDATION, INC.
04.2014 - Current
Part-time Senior Lecturer
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
07.2013 - Current
Project Development Officer III
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
04.2013 - 04.2014
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS
07.2012 - 03.2013
Program and Resource Development Officer
ROXAS FOUNDATION, INC.
03.2011 - 03.2012
Retainer Social Worker
BAHAY SAN RAFAEL HOME FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
11.2005 - 05.2009
Medical Social Worker II
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
09.2003 - 02.2011
Master of Science - Social Work, Best in Thesis, Academic Excellence
Centro Escolar University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Leadership and Best Practicum Awardee
Centro Escolar University
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