Wilson Okou

Dedicated and compassionate Social Work professional with a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development. Experienced in community engagement, case management, and gender-based support services through attachment at the Gender Department and collaboration with local administration. Skilled in documentation, counseling support, and mobilizing community resources. Committed to improving livelihoods and promoting social justice.

Social Work Attache – Gender Department at Trans Nzoia County Government (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Safeguard the right and freedom of the vulnerable group such elderly, children, people with disability, people living with HIV and AIDS
• Offers rehabilitation services to Gender based violence and drug addict victims
• Assisted in handling gender-based violence (GBV) cases and referrals
• Conducted community sensitization on gender equality and rights
• Supported case documentation and report writing
• Participated in counseling sessions and follow-ups of elderly at bahati home of elderly
• Worked with local leaders to resolve family and community disputes

Assistant to Chief (Volunteer / Field Experience) at Office of the Assistant Chief (2025-01 – Present)

• Receive and mediate several cases which brought cohesion and unity among society members
• General office administration of receiving and dispatches of letters, memos, notices
• Rescue several victims of gender based violence and help them find possible solutions
• Implement various policies which brought favourable and conducive environment to all members of the society
• Assisted in community administration and dispute resolution
• Recorded community cases and maintained official records
• Supported identification and assistance of vulnerable individuals
• Coordinated government programs at grassroots level
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of all victims involving in gender based violence through abruptly home visits
• Assist clients documents introductory letters, filling birth certificate and id's forms
• Offers customer services at the reception for the daily basis of service provision
• Referral services

Diploma in Social Work and Community Development – Kitale National Polytechnic (2026-12)