FOLASHADE AJAYI
Brampton,ON
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Detail oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMHC-Crisis Support Worker
Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)
Brampton, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Provide support to individuals with serious mental health and/or addiction challenges in a short term residential environment as well as crisis mediation, advocacy, and/or coordination of services with various care partners from the mental health, addictions and justice system
- Carry out preliminary assessment, intake, and admission processes of clients
- Develop and implement best recovery based strategies in partnership with clients
- Liaise with community support and partners
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Provide crisis support and counseling.
Social Work Intern
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
Hamilton, ON
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Field Health Officer
Hepa Foundation
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Improved community health by implementing effective disease prevention and control programs
- Championed mental health awareness by organizing community outreach events, workshops, and support groups
- Collaborated with local government agencies to address social determinants of health, improving overall community wellbeing
- Monitored performance of safety activities in other work centers covered by task order and provided remedial training as necessary to responsible personnel at other locations
- Communicated safety rules and regulations clearly to workers, along with safe methods and procedures to accomplish tasks, define responsibilities and expectations of personnel at workplace.
Education
Post Addictions And Mental Health -
Fanshawe College University of
Toronto04.2024
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ibadan
05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Bowen University
06.2014
Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Client Advocacy
- Professional ethics
- Life Skills Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Social Services
- Administrative Management
- Patient support
- Community resource knowledge
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Crisis Intervention
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
CMHC-Crisis Support Worker
Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)
07.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
Field Health Officer
Hepa Foundation
12.2018 - 12.2022
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Crisis Intervention
- Food Handler Certification
Post Addictions And Mental Health -
Fanshawe College University of
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Bowen University
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