Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages Spoken
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hobbies and Interests
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Gbenga Samuel Sowunmi

Santa Clarita

Summary

Dynamic professional dedicated to making a meaningful impact on society through strategic contributions that foster growth and development. Committed to leveraging unique talents and skills to benefit others while ensuring alignment with the greater good. Passionate about creating innovative solutions that empower individuals and communities, driving progress across diverse initiatives. Recognized for exceptional organizational abilities, adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and prepared to embrace additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

STARS BEHAVIOR HEALTH GROUP(CRTP)
03.2024 - Current
  • Coordinates all management and operations activities for the program as designed by Facility Management, SBHG, and the program Administrator.
  • Assists with budget development and monitoring, supervision of key staff, development, and maintenance of integrated relationships with other network agencies, implementation of special systems, and coordination of all services.
  • Oversees recruitment of all CRT positions.
  • Supervises and evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager, and QA Coordinator.
  • Oversees the Administrative, Mental Health, TQM and CQI processes of program. Assures compliance with the County contract for services.
  • Managing/tracking/reporting systems for all residents.
  • Functions as a key member of the CRT executive team to ensure quality overall administrative functions for entire program.
  • Ensures integrated process of behavioral health, quality assurance, communication, and administrative functions for all departments within the CRT program.
  • Key responsibility with SBHG QA, IT, Human Resources, and others as applicable to ensure administrative functions are being met.
  • Responsible for Audit responses to the SBHG and County as applicable.
  • Responsible for County collaboration, meetings, etc. regarding CRT.
  • Conducts CRT Management team meetings.
  • Supervises and evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager, QA Coordinator, and those they supervise.
  • Coordinates with the Administrator for contracting/collaborating/partnering with other agencies.
  • Availability by phone to assist in crisis intervention and provide support and assistance in problem resolution.
  • Develops policies and procedures for CRT, following corporate protocols for policy and procedure development and modification.
  • Other duties as assigned by Administrator.
  • Crisis Residential Treatment Programs-Olive view

Program Director

STARS BEHAVIOR HEALTH GROUP(CRTP)
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Directs provision of program services to CRT clients. Implements a recovery based psychosocial program to optimize patient strengths, skills, and partnerships with family, community, and staff. Assures that client needs are met through program activities.
  • Selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff.
  • Assists in the coordination of all discharges from the facility.
  • Provides ongoing in-service training and continuing education on a regular basis for social services staff and for other clinical staff as needed.
  • Establishes and maintains an on-going relationship with county agencies, health care facilities, placement centers and other resources necessary to affect the continuum of care for clients returning to the community.
  • Prepares, maintains, and reviews and assists in revision at least annually the policy and procedures of the social services department.
  • Ensures that social services and rehab are integrated into the therapeutic program and individual and group therapy is provided to clients.
  • Crisis Residential Treatment Programs-Downey

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)/Administrator

Rocreek/ResCare Inc (Adult Behavioral Health)
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Ensures consumer and guardian participation in development of service plan and personal futures plan
  • Coordinates development of each person(s) served personal futures plan and coordinates scheduling of team meetings (times, dates, locations, etc.) and informs all team members of such
  • Schedules and chairs screening for program vacancies and develops waiting list for potential consumer vacancies
  • Monitors to ensure all service sites deliver services in accordance with contractual, legal, and regulation requirements and implements/coordinates any necessary plans of correction from a regulatory body
  • Monitors all incident reports to ensure patterns of incidents are addressed. Shares all incident reports with appropriate external agencies (area programs, social services) when necessary and appropriate. Incidents of consumer abuse, neglect or mistreatment are investigated in a timely and thorough manner. Plan of Correction is initiated to prevent recurrences.
  • Monitors/implements/supervises delivery of service plans and personal futures plan and training of staff. Ensures all written training programs are implemented and revised as needed.
  • Documents consumer progress or regression. Initiates discharge planning if appropriate. Maintains records appropriately.
  • Maintains fiscal spending within limits of approved budget, e.g. household expenses and repairs, vehicle expenses, personnel costs, consultant services
  • Monitors worker’s compensation and unemployment claims for assigned service site(s). Is proactive in efforts to reduce claims and minimize risk/exposure of agency in these areas.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Coaches, supervises, Evaluates and mentors Direct support staff, attends and participates in announced meetings.

Campus Supervisor

Hillsides Treatment Residential (STRTP)
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the ORR when the Administrator is not on campus.
  • Supervise the direct care staff in collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensuring appropriate care and supervision is provided to children in accordance with applicable law, licensing regulations, and the Mental Health facility’s policies.
  • Provide therapeutic crisis intervention services for children.
  • Understand how to use and implement the campus emergency plan and understand key roles in the plan.
  • Supervise children, as needed.
  • In collaboration with Unit Manager and Activities Coordinator, oversee the planned activities required to be available to children.
  • Ensuring the general upkeep of the ORR
  • Reporting to the Administrator and making recommendations to address identified issues.
  • Completion of Special Incident Reports as required.
  • Regularly conduct rounds of residences and campus to ensure compliance with policies.
  • In collaboration with ORR staff administers discipline and limit setting for behaviors.
  • Effectively use communication devices (i.e. cellular telephones, 2-way radios) while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Be able to assess proper handling of crisis situations, including contacting law enforcement.
  • Complete all required documentation when law enforcement officials are involved.
  • Provide basic security functions for the campus.
  • Participate in the training of new staff as needed.
  • Interact with the families and significant persons of the children in a therapeutic, non-judgmental manner.
  • Participate in the Performance and Quality Improvement plan (PQI) as assigned.
  • Dispense medications as directed when indicated.
  • Coaches, supervises, Evaluates and mentors Direct support staff ,attends and participates in announced meetings.

Campus Supervisor

McKinley Children's Center (STRTP)
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the ORR when the Administrator is not on campus.
  • Supervise the direct care staff in collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensuring appropriate care and supervision is provided to children in accordance with applicable law, licensing regulations, and the facility's policies.
  • Provide therapeutic crisis intervention services for individuals(Mental Health).
  • Understand how to use and implement the campus emergency plan and understand key roles in the plan.
  • Supervise Clients, as needed.
  • In collaboration with Unit Manager and Activities Coordinator, oversee the planned activities required to be available to children.
  • Ensuring the general upkeep of the ORR
  • Reporting to the Administrator and making recommendations to address identified issues.
  • Completion of Special Incident Reports as required.
  • Regularly conduct rounds of residences and campus to ensure compliance with policies.
  • In collaboration with ORR staff administers discipline and limit setting for behaviors.
  • Effectively use communication devices (i.e. cellular telephones, 2-way radios) while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Be able to assess proper handling of crisis situations, including contacting law

Facility Manager

Grandeur SRF Adult Behavioral Residential Facility
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Supervise Direct Care Staff, staff evaluation, Staff Scheduling, Prepare Activities for residents, schedule Doctor’s visits and coordinate daily program, structure, and activities. Providing a safe living and work environment for residents and employees. Assist with client(Mental Health) treatment plan. Mentoring and assisting residents with their daily needs. Maintain the daily activity log.

Facility Manager

New Dawn Youth Behavioral Center (STRTP)
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supervise Direct Care Staff, Coordinate daily program, structure, activities and staff scheduling. Coordinate visits for residents and provide a safe living and work environment for residents and employees. Train new hires on medication administration and client goals. Assist with client treatment plans. Mentoring and assisting residents with their daily needs. Maintain the daily activity log.

Direct Support Professional/ Behavior Interventionist

Anka Behavioral Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assist youths with intellectual disability with their daily structures, implement applied behavior analysis, crisis intervention and constructing data. Medication Administration and daily log.

Direct Care Staff

Touching Lives Adult Residential
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Assist adults with intellectual disability with their daily structures and implement applied behavior analysis and chart behaviors. Housekeeping and hygiene, medication administration and daily log.

Direct Support Professional (AUTISTIC CHILDREN)

Inclusions Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assist children living with intellectual disability/autism with their daily structures by implementing applied behavior analysis. One on one intervention and behavior management following individual service plans. Medication Administration and daily log.

Vocational Instructor

Basic Occupational Training
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Assist adults with intellectual disability with daily activities, community service in order to maintain an active and functioning everyday life.
  • 1323 Jetway Perris Ca.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Tai Solarin University of Education
Ogun State
01.2008

Registered Behavior Technician -

01.2021

DSP 1, DSP 2 - undefined

01.2017

MA - Psychology

Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Edo State
01.2010

Skills

  • A good team player with strong analytical and coordinating skills
  • Speaks and understands English and Yoruba languages respectively
  • Willingness to learn more and discover new ideas
  • Good interpersonal, human relation and communication skills
  • Computer literate and a sports man
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Office administration
  • Administrative support
  • MS office
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Decision-making
  • Team building and leadership
  • Office management
  • Personable and approachable
  • Data confidentiality
  • Staff management
  • Document management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship development
  • Goal setting
  • Employee supervision
  • Data analysis
  • Business administration
  • Problem-solving
  • New hire onboarding
  • Resourceful and analytical
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Timesheet processing
  • Events coordination
  • Operations management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Supplies ordering
  • Project management
  • Multiple priorities management
  • Performance improvement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 100 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved Great Place to Work by improving employee engagement with accuracy and efficiency.

Languages Spoken

English
Yoruba
French

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reports progress of the program to Administrator on a regular basis.
  • Provides Training to Staff in coordination with the Training Department.
  • Develops and implements a public relations program and represents Community Services in the provider and public community.
  • Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with Federal, State, County, and local agency representatives.
  • Develops, implements, and annually reviews and approves all program policies and procedures with input from department heads.
  • Monitors and contributes to the cleanliness of the facility.
  • Uses ProACT to appropriately intervene with assaultive/volatile clients.
  • Assists in crisis intervention (including the use of ProACT) and provides support and assistance in problem resolution.
  • Participates in ProACT Team assignments and activities.
  • Reads and responds to company communications via email, telephone, or other selected mode within a reasonable timeframe. Logs in to established company information sharing sites regularly to maintain current knowledge of changes in policy, procedure, events, etc.
  • Regularly attends department meetings and mandatory work meetings, events, etc. as assigned by Management/Administration.
  • Actively participates in the agency’s and SBHG’s Total Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement systems which support compliance with Joint Commission and other accreditation standards as applicable.
  • Participates in TQM activities as requested including CQI subcommittees, probes, peer review, audit and/or tracer activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinates all management and operations activities for the program as designed by Facility Management, SBHG, and the program Administrator.
  • Assists with budget development and monitoring, supervision of key staff, development, and maintenance of integrated relationships with other network agencies, implementation of special systems, and coordination of all services.
  • Oversees recruitment of all CRT positions.
  • Supervises and evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager, and QA Coordinator.
  • Oversees the Administrative, Mental Health, TQM and CQI processes of program. Assures compliance with the County contract for services.
  • Managing/tracking/reporting systems for all residents.
  • Functions as a key member of the CRT executive team to ensure quality overall administrative functions for entire program.
  • Ensures integrated process of behavioral health, quality assurance, communication, and administrative functions for all departments within the CRT program.
  • Key responsibility with SBHG QA, IT, Human Resources, and others as applicable to ensure administrative functions are being met.
  • Responsible for Audit responses to the SBHG and County as applicable.
  • Responsible for County collaboration, meetings, etc. regarding CRT.
  • Conducts CRT Management team meetings.
  • Supervises and evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager, QA Coordinator, and those they supervise.
  • Coordinates with the Administrator for contracting/collaborating/partnering with other agencies.
  • Availability by phone to assist in crisis intervention and provide support and assistance in problem resolution.
  • Develops policies and procedures for CRT, following corporate protocols for policy and procedure development and modification.
  • Other duties as assigned by Administrator.

Hobbies and Interests

Singing, Playing Musical Instrument, Basketball, Soccer.

Timeline

Administrator

STARS BEHAVIOR HEALTH GROUP(CRTP)
03.2024 - Current

Program Director

STARS BEHAVIOR HEALTH GROUP(CRTP)
03.2022 - 03.2024

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)/Administrator

Rocreek/ResCare Inc (Adult Behavioral Health)
08.2020 - 12.2022

Campus Supervisor

Hillsides Treatment Residential (STRTP)
10.2019 - 01.2022

Campus Supervisor

McKinley Children's Center (STRTP)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Facility Manager

Grandeur SRF Adult Behavioral Residential Facility
01.2016 - 01.2019

Facility Manager

New Dawn Youth Behavioral Center (STRTP)
01.2016 - 01.2018

Direct Support Professional/ Behavior Interventionist

Anka Behavioral Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018

Direct Support Professional (AUTISTIC CHILDREN)

Inclusions Services
01.2015 - 01.2017

Direct Care Staff

Touching Lives Adult Residential
01.2013 - 01.2018

Vocational Instructor

Basic Occupational Training
01.2012 - 01.2016

DSP 1, DSP 2 - undefined

MA - Psychology

Ambrose Alli University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Tai Solarin University of Education

Registered Behavior Technician -

Gbenga Samuel Sowunmi