Ioanna Apokatanidou

• Member of the Interdisciplinary Support Committee (I.S.C.), contributing to the development of interdisciplinary educational assessments for pupils, including individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Provide counseling and pedagogical support within the school environment to enhance student well-being and academic success.
• Assist parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
• Support integration and transition of pupils to school environment.
• Configure a network for cooperation with statutory and voluntary services (mental health, social welfare, child protection, prevention, promoting psychosocial health, community services, sports clubs etc.)
• Create teams with pupils working on specific targets (improving social skills,teamwork etc.)
• Coordinate projects that respond to pupils’ interests and empower the connection between school-child-family.
• Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support student inclusion in school activities, set priorities and goals for psychosocial support, and introduce supportive measures.
• Identify, respond to and support at-risk children and families.
• Apply Interdisciplinary crisis intervention strategies that reduce incidents of school violence.
• Conduct class-based workshops on bullying prevention, fostering safer school climate.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
• Collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
• Conduct family social history assessments to gather relevant information and evaluate the needs and dynamics of the family unit.

Company Overview Projects:

1. Free & Quality Health Care for Migrants and Refugees in the Migratory process in Greece

2. Bridges to Context-Related Health and Mental Health Services for Refugees & Migrants Stranded in Greece

• Managed a significant volume of medical referrals requiring immediate or follow-up hospital care for the migrant and refugee population residing in Ioannina, Greece.
• Facilitated hospital visits by providing essential support, including interpretation services, to ensure smooth communication and effective collaboration among all parties involved.
• Secured additional financial support to cover expenses such as transportation for accessing healthcare services in other cities.
• Collaborated with various organizations to deliver comprehensive support, including assistance with housing, education, and employment.
• Actively participated in weekly interdisciplinary meetings to monitor cases and manage referrals.
• Guided clients through navigation of community and healthcare systems, improving their access to necessary services.
• Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care provided to individuals and families.

• Provided expert advice and information on available social support programs to citizens in need.
• Managed referrals to appropriate services, ensuring the effective implementation of support plans.
• Assessed the needs of vulnerable populations and conducted home visits to evaluate living conditions and offer in-situ support.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making within the team.

• Conducted research to identify relevant social and educational programs for children to attend.
• Participated in regular interdisciplinary meetings to monitor and evaluate ongoing cases.
• Enhanced overall residential experience by implementing structured daily routines and activities for children.
• Conducted regular room checks and maintained cleanliness standards throughout the facility, contributing to a positive living environment for all residents.
• Collaborated with therapists, social workers, and other professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans for each child's emotional development.
• Assisted children in learning essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry management for increased independence upon transitioning out of residential care.
• Coordinated family visitation schedules and supervised interactions between children and their families, fostering stronger relationships for long-term success.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current in child development theories.
• Documented children's growth and development.

• Provided social work services to individuals with learning disabilities and their caregivers.
• Conducted assessments and developed support frameworks for independent living, supported employment, and benefits entitlement.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and nurses, to ensure comprehensive care and support.

• Provided support to young people aged 16-25 within the housing program.
• Recorded and managed incoming referrals.
• Delivered social education on essential life skills.
• Facilitated drop-in sessions designed to encourage socialization and discussion among young people.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care and support.