About me

I am a graduate in sociology, pedagogics and social work, with several years of experience, and I possess a good knowledge of human nature and high level of expertise in these fields.

I am very good at responding empathetically to the individual problems of my clients, and at tackling issues with maximum professionalism, an analytical approach and sensitive instincts. I dedicate great attention and empathy to my clients. My calm, open and non-judgemental manner quickly creates an atmosphere of trust, thereby facilitating communication with the client concerned.

A major part of my degree studies revolved around resource-orientated social work and crisis intervention. This has left me with an ability to proceed prudently and calmly in crisis situations, allowing me to intervene accordingly.

I also have advanced organisational skills, while adopting the flexible approach required.

Work experience
Since 05/2014 Self-employed as freelance legal guardian
04/2011 – 09/2014 Schwulenberatung Berlin GmbH (gay advice organisation)

  • Sheltered individual living conforming to the corresponding German legislation (Articles 53/54 German Code of Social Law SGB XII) for mentally impaired/ill gay men and people with HIV / hepatitis C
Secondary employment

 
04/2009 – 03/2011 ZIK – Zuhause im Kiez GmbH

  • Neighbourhood intervention service in Pankstrasse housing project (conforming to Theurapeutic Group Living TWG Articles 53/54 German Social Code SGB XII) for people with HIV/AIDS and/or hepatitis C
05/2008 – 04/2009 DRK – Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Pflegeservice Berlin Süd-Ost GmbH (part of the German Red Cross Organisation)

  • Employed as carer
Studies
04/2007 – 03/2011 Evangelische Hochschule Berlin (tertiary college)

  • Studied social work/social pedagogy
  • Majoring in resource orientated social work and crisis intervention
Intern semester
04/2010 -08/2010 ZeitRaum GmbH – therapeutic association for rehabilitation and integration using semi-open facilities

  • Care of mentally impaired/ill ex-offenders
03/2009 – 07/2009 ZIK – Zuhause im Kiez GmbH

  • 100-hour internship in parallel with major area of studies, involving the care of a female asylum seeker with AIDS and hepatitis C
10/2008 – 02/2009 ZIK – Zuhause im Kiez GmbH

  • Sheltered individual living conforming to Articles 67/68 German Social Code SGB XII, for people with HIV/AIDS and/or hepatitis C
Voluntary internships
07/2004 – 11/2004

Father Ray Foundation Thailand

  • Children’s/young persons’ home, elderly care home, school for the disabled, work with street children
Job training
04/2006 – 03/2007 Wannsee-Schule e.V.

  • Second year of training as a healthcare and nursing assistant
04/2005 – 03/2006 Düsseldorf University Clinic

  • First year of training as a healthcare and nursing assistant
Schooling
09/2001 – 07/2004 Bertha-von-Suttner Schule, Ettlingen, Germany

  • College specialising in agricultural science
University entrance qualification
09/2001 – 07/2004 Johann- Peter- Hebelschule, Bretten, Germany
High school
09/1995 – 07/2001 Grundschule, Bretten – Gölshausen, Germany
Specialist qualifications
  • Responsibility, delegation and representation in guardianship law
  • Compulsive hoarding
  • Debt management
  • Sexual identity
  • Testament and inheritance issues in the context of legal care
  • End-of-life patient rights
  • HIV & mental condition – difficult counselling- and care-related situations
  • HIV & mental condition – the borderline syndrome
  • Medical tour – HIV therapy 2011
  • Counsellor training
  • Social legislation, ALGII
  • Control of actions and capability – psychological and psychiatric aspects of criminal responsibility
  • Symposium on the dual diagnosis of psychosis and addiction
  • Confidentiality, right to refuse to testify and client data protection
  • Safe-use practices
  • Drug emergencies
  • Office management