ISAAC OPOKU MENSAH
Scarborough,ON,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Calvary Child And Family Services
Toronto
2024.02 - Current
- Promoted positive outcomes by closely monitoring progress of individual support plans.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring safety and well-being of children in emergency situations.
- Developed and facilitated group activities to foster social skills and teamwork among youth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, theories, and best practices within the field of child and youth work.
Child and Youth Worker(Casual)
Canaan Group Homes
Oshawa, ON
2023.05 - 2024.01
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Facilitated group and individual support sessions for reintegration into home settings with biological or foster families.
- Taught life skills and coping mechanisms to residential population in one-on-one and group sessions.
- Coordinated family visits, medical appointments and therapy sessions for youth residents.
Support Worker
ONTARIO FAMILY GROUP HOMES
OSHAWA, ON
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Health Counselor
RUMA FERTILITY HOSPITAL
KUMASI, GHANA,ASH.
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Helped members navigate enrollment process and choose appropriate options.
- Assisted individuals and Families on what IVF is all about and counsel them through the process
- Provided information on how to go about IVF process.
- Handled more than 50 daily inbound calls from IVF patients
Mental Health Counselor
South Suntreso Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana,ASH.
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Testified frequently as expert witness in juvenile transfer cases.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Education
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker- Current
Humber College
Toronto, ONCertificate - Counseling
COLLEGE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
ACCRA-GH05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
GHANA05.2016
Skills
- Social Sciences
- Crisis Intervention(CPI)
- Child Care
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- UMAB
Accomplishments
An Author of three Christian Literatures: The Mirror of the Believer,The Birth of an Assignment and Aphesis.
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- CPR,FIRST AID&AED
- UMAB
- NON-CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION
Internships
Birchmount Park and Collegiate Institute- Education Assistant(EA)
January-April 2024
Timeline
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Calvary Child And Family Services
2024.02 - Current
Support Worker
ONTARIO FAMILY GROUP HOMES
09.2023 - 11.2023
Child and Youth Worker(Casual)
Canaan Group Homes
2023.05 - 2024.01
Health Counselor
RUMA FERTILITY HOSPITAL
02.2020 - 12.2022
Mental Health Counselor
South Suntreso Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker- Current
Humber College
Certificate - Counseling
COLLEGE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
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