CHUKWUMA FRIDAY
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 8 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Muswell Hill
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
Multi Support Worker
Kingsley Court Care Home
United Kingdom
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
Youth Worker
Afon Goch Childrens Home
United Kingdom
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into programs.
- Improved program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for youth development.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to secure resources and opportunities for the youth served.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
Youth Care Worker
Neil Street Childrens Home
United Kingdom
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
- Developed strong rapport with families, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure the best possible care for their children.
Education
Social Work
University Of Essex
United Kingdom Banking And Finance
Federal Polytechnic
NigeriaSuna Secondary Commercial
NigeriaSkills
- Transcription and dictation
- Presentation Design
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Development
- Daily living support
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Worker
Muswell Hill
11.2020 - 10.2023
Multi Support Worker
Kingsley Court Care Home
08.2020 - 01.2021
Youth Worker
Afon Goch Childrens Home
04.2018 - 06.2020
Youth Care Worker
Neil Street Childrens Home
02.2015 - 02.2018
Social Work
University Of Essex
Banking And Finance
Federal Polytechnic
Suna Secondary Commercial
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