Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Training Provided
Timeline
Generic
Emre İPEKÇİ

Emre İPEKÇİ

Social Worker
Ankara,06

Summary

Adept at fostering resilience and well-being, I leveraged teamwork and problem-solving skills at Turkish Red Crescent to develop impactful psychological first aid modules and train non-mental health professionals. My approach, blending empathetic communication with technical savvy, significantly enhanced client support across diverse roles, driving positive outcomes in challenging environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Disaster and Emergency Services as a Psychosocial

Turkish Red Crescent
10.2023 - Current

* Implementing psychosocial education and treatment activities through the application of psychological first aid for children, adolescents, and adults.

*Offering psychological first aid training to non-mental health professionals

* Conducting psychological first aid seminars for female volunteers of the Turkish Red Crescent

* Developing modules on psychological first aid


Social Worker

Sıhhat Project
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.

Social Worker

Doctors Worldwide
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
  • Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.

Social Worker

United Nations Refugee Agency
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Led workshops on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for selfadvocacy.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.

Patient Rights Executive

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Education

Social Work

Düzce University
Duzce, Turkey
07.2014

High School Diploma -

Mehmet Adnan Özçelik Anatolian High School
Mersin, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Instructor Training

Training Provided

* Psychological First Aid

* Training in Mental Health Translation

Timeline

Disaster and Emergency Services as a Psychosocial

Turkish Red Crescent
10.2023 - Current

Social Worker

Sıhhat Project
09.2020 - 10.2023

Social Worker

Doctors Worldwide
08.2019 - 09.2020

Social Worker

United Nations Refugee Agency
01.2018 - 08.2019

Patient Rights Executive

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Mehmet Adnan Özçelik Anatolian High School
04.2001 -

Social Work

Düzce University
Emre İPEKÇİSocial Worker