Ebere Eleje
Yarmouth
Summary
Client-centered Social Services Worker with over 3 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches. Completing a placement at the Department of Opportunities and Social Development, developing practical skills in child and family wellbeing, income assistance, and employment support. Skilled in building rapport, conducting intake assessments, and contributing to collaborative case planning in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Residential Worker
Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO)
Yarmouth
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained behavior support plans for youth and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in care.
- Observed and documented client progress, medication administration, and behavioral changes information using internal systems and daily logs (Sharevision, CareCrew).
- Promoted resident independence and dignity through individualized care and community engagement activities.
Student Placement – Social Services Associate Shadowing
Department of Opportunities and Social Development
Yarmouth
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Shadowed and accompanied Child and Family Wellbeing, Social Workers, Employment Support, and Income Assistance Workers during intake, assessment, family visits, and planning sessions.
- Observed case planning processes and contributed to discussion of service delivery options for clients with complex needs.
- Gained experience using Collaborative Case Management (CCM) and Integrated Case Management (ICM) systems.
- Participated in interviews, needs assessments, and observed trauma-informed approaches to client communication.
- Learned documentation standards, supported client follow-up, and attended team meetings and case conferences.
Program Officer
Satayaa Africa Foundation
Abuja
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated and implemented literacy and creative expression programs for vulnerable children and youth in rural communities.
- Collaborated and maintained relationships with community resources, community stakeholders, and families to plan programs within rural areas.
- Maintained accurate program documentation, tracked participant progress, and prepared evaluation reports to measure program effectiveness.
- Advocated for children's education and empowerment by fostering resilience, self-expression, and leadership skills through storytelling and workshops.
Education
Social Services Diploma - Social Sciences
Nova Scotia Community College
Yarmouth, NS06-2025
Bachelor of Library and Information Science - Education
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Nsukka, Nigeria06-2021
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Client Intake & Needs Assessment
- Case Note Documentation
- Risk & Safety Awareness
- Verbal De-escalation
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Confidentiality & Ethics in Practice
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- CCM & ICM Client Systems (basic user)
- Group facilitation
- Internet Research & Database Management
Certification
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Trauma-Informed Practice Training
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)- In progress
- Conflict Resolution
- WHMIS
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Student Placement – Social Services Associate Shadowing
Department of Opportunities and Social Development
04.2025 - 05.2025
Community Residential Worker
Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO)
02.2024 - Current
Program Officer
Satayaa Africa Foundation
09.2021 - 06.2023
Social Services Diploma - Social Sciences
Nova Scotia Community College
Bachelor of Library and Information Science - Education
University of Nigeria Nsukka
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