Areas of Interest

Children, children with special needs, health and mental health interventions and rehabilitation.

Educational Qualification

• MPhil in Social Work, Christ University, Bangalore (July 2017 –February 2019)

• MSW (Medical and Psychiatric Social Work), Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala. (September 2013-October 2015)

• S.W., Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (June 2010-April 2013).

• Certificate in HIV and family education (CAFÉ), IGNOU (July 2010- Dec 2011).

Work Experience

• Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (June 2022- December 2022)

• Medico Social Worker, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore (April 3^rd, 2017 – July 23^rd, 2018)

• Social Worker in NISH, National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Thiruvananthapuram (March 3^rd,2016-August 12^th,2016)

Teaching Experience

• Master of Hospital Administration, MHA, St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru (April 3^rd, 2017 – July 23^rd, 2018).

• B.Sc. Sociology, Allied Health Sciences Students, St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru (April 3^rd, 2017 – July 23^rd, 2018).

Internship History

• NISH, National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Thiruvananthapuram (October 19,2015-February 19, 2016).

• Social Work Internship with VIVES University, Belgium– Rajagiri International Exchange Program (Feb 2013-March 2013).

Academic Research

• MPhil in Social Work(2017-2019): “Exploring caregiving experiences and needs of mothers of  children with Cerebral Palsy”

• MSW (2013-2015): “Parenting experiences and coping mechanisms of parents of children with Autism “

• BSW (2010-2013) : “Study on the problems of unmarried women working in call centre’s in Ernakulum District”

National Conference Presentation

1. Mathew Ashilin, Parenting experience and coping mechanism of parents of children with Autism,Paper presented at the National Conference on Disability Management at Work: Problems and Prospects in collaboration with CBM INDIA TRUST , 11-12 October 2017, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
2. Mathew Ashilin, Exploring caregiving experiences and needs of mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy, paper presented in Scholar Express-One day national conference on Social Science Researches Today: Outcomes and Challenges,13^th July 2018, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 Publication

BOOK CHAPTER

1. Mathew Ashilin, & Amaresha C.(2019). Social science researches today: Exploring caregiving experiences and needs of mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy. Cochin: Good earth publications.

EDITED BOOK

1. Anish K.R., Joseph M.K., Mathew Ashilin (2024), Social Work Research Reflections on Health and Wellbeing, Adyan Books.
2. Thomas, Nycil R, Joseph M.K, Mathew Ashilin (2023), The disability discourse: Insights from emerging scholars, HSRA Publications

 Achievement

Kerala University 1^ST Rank Holder in MSW (Medical and Psychiatric Social Work)

FIELDWORK INNOVATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Field Work Experience in NGOs/ Government organizations, namely,

• Childrens Home, Ernakulam (June 2022-Dec 2022)

• Lourdes Hospital, Ernakulam (April 15’- May 15’)

• PHC as part District Mental Health Programme, Thiruvananthapuram(November 14’ -August 15’).

• St John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore (April15-May 15,2015)

• Mizoram State Child Protection Society & State Project Support Unit (Integrated Child Protection Scheme), Social Welfare Department, Aizawl, Mizoram(2014)

• Children’s Home, Poojapura, Trivandrum. (2012)

• PEOPLE, Cherthala.(2012)

• Voluntary Executive of Kudumbashree ( Chottanikkara Panchayat ), Government of Kerala(2012)

• Swadeshi Science Movement, North Ernakulam.(2011)

• ICDS Project: Anganwadi (2010)

• CWC,Kakkanad (2010)

 Relevant Skills

• Practical and outcome-oriented professional with a proven track record in delivering a diverse range of client-related services that support management and staff in achieving organizational goals.

• Skills in hospital administration and operate well within team settings, taking responsibility for individual contributions and collaborating with others through community involvement.

• Report Writing, documentation skills and capacity for effective time management.

• Communication skill developed through various voluntary internship opportunities and work experience.

• Teamwork skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal and managerial skills, Organizing skill & Observation skill

• Public speaking skills & Skills related to Social Work