An organized, detail-oriented Counsellor with knowledge and expertise of assessing the needs of vulnerable families. My excellent interpersonal skills help in developing care plans for any population I support. I am also passionate about making people happy and giving them a sense of worth when they encounter me. My academic achievements, trainings and work experiences are great influence on my decision-making Earnest individual with experience in human services field, providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
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JUANITA KOLAWOLE
COUNSELOR
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Winners Chapel InternationalMississauga, ON
Child and Youth Counselor
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Establishing and maintaining positive, therapeutic rapport with youth.
- Participating in the development and implementation of the youth's treatment plan.
- Participating in the establishment and implementation of day, evening and/or home-based intervention programs and strategies.
- Liaising and communicating with families, community partners and stakeholders, schools, collateral agencies and the Center's own internal programs.
- Engaging and interacting with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Participating in recreational/leisure time programs and summer camp activities (and having fun!).
- Facilitating and providing guidance to assist youth to access community resources.
- Providing an environment in which youth can achieve an appropriate level of living skills, including problem solving, organizational and study skills.
- Ensuring proper administration of medication as prescribed by a physician, according to policies and procedures and physician’s directions..
- Supervising individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Supervising youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Monitoring youth behavior and offering guidance and support for positive change.
- Writing reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Engaging and interacting with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Facilitating workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
- Encouraging children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Helping youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Providing crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Assisting in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
NEW BEGINNING Greenville, South Carolina
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORDINATOR
08.2018 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Handled case assignments, drafted service plans, reviewed case progress and determined case closure
- Coordinated and provided care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and client- centered by acting as intermediary between the care providers (hospitals, dental, eye clinics,insurance, stake-holders and housing),
- Recorded cases information, completed accurately all necessary forms and produced statistical reports to enable the organization maintain patient health progresses.
- Implemented Positive Behavioral Support Plans and strategies, assisting people to enhance their quality of life.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Providing online and one on one face support to clients with compassion while empowering them by focusing on their strengths and their ability to make their own decisions
- Offering crisis intervention support to clients
- Supplying clients with relevant resources to help them return to their normal life routines
- Developing personalized safety plans for women and transgender individuals based on their unique needs
- Providing emotional and mental health support to clients
- Providing services that give clients a sense of empowerment as authors of their own stories and experience
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for the organization.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
The Salvation Army ShelterGreenville, South Carolina
Relief Frontline Support Worker
07.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Provided appropriate information and support to clients
- Admitted and discharged clients
- Made sure the intake and triage process is completed in a timely and professional manner
- Organized incoming mails that are delivered at the shelter
- Documented the day-to-day experiences of clients in the shelter to develop the appropriate care plan for them
- Provided support, assistance, and encouragement to residents with compassion and empathy
- Maintained a welcome and clean environment for clients
- Made rounds in the building to ensure safety and order in the shelter
- Ensured that clients observe shelter rules to maintain orderliness in the shelter
- Provided support, assistance, and encouragement to residents with compassion and empathy
- Admitted and discharged residents
- Ensured that all telephone phone calls are dealt with appropriately
- Performed all necessary clerical duties for documentation, including SMIS, Hostel Registry, Triage, logbook entries, and all other required forms
- Collaborated with clients to provide appropriate referrals and interventions
- Arranged for wake-up calls for residents on request
- Provided crisis management from a trauma informed approach to address safety issues and severe crisis situations within a safety plan
- Reported all building problems to the, Coordinator
- Ensured that residents observe house rules
- Responsible for sorting and distributing mails
- Responsible in de-escalating nonviolent conflicts between residents with professionality
- Distributed medication to residents
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Canada Christian CollegeWhitby, ON
Master of Arts from Counseling
06.2023
University Overview
Holmes Bible CollegeGreenville SC
Associate of Arts from Christian Ministry
05.2018
University Overview
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityNigeria
Master of Science from Public Health
07.2015
University Overview
Benue State UniversityNigeria
Master of Science from Gender And Women's Studies
06.2013
University Overview
University of MaiduguriNigeria
Bachelor of Science from Health Education
07.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Anti-oppressive principles
- Safe environmental planning
- Crisis Management
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Program Coordination
- Youth Supervision
- People skills
- Behavior Management
- Youth Crisis Tactics
- Youth Ministry
- Emotional Support
- Community Health Center Credentialing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavioral Corrections
- Community Involvement
- Paperwork and Reporting
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- CPI
- CPR/ First Aid
- Scrum Master
Registrations
CCPA (student)
Timeline
Child and Youth Counselor
Winners Chapel International
01.2023 - Current
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORDINATOR
NEW BEGINNING
08.2018 - 09.2021
Relief Frontline Support Worker
The Salvation Army Shelter
07.2016 - 12.2017
Canada Christian College
Master of Arts from Counseling
Holmes Bible College
Associate of Arts from Christian Ministry
Obafemi Awolowo University
Master of Science from Public Health
Benue State University
Master of Science from Gender And Women's Studies
University of Maiduguri
Bachelor of Science from Health Education
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