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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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STANLEY NJOKU

Toronto,ON

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven mental health worker, developmental service worker, and clinical psychologist with over five years of experience supporting diverse populations across Toronto. Proven ability to deliver trauma-informed care, coordinate interdisciplinary interventions, and advocate for client-centered recovery. Adept at navigating complex systems, fostering inclusive environments, and driving measurable outcomes in mental health and developmental services. Committed to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement—values deeply aligned with CAMH’s mission and the City of Toronto’s public service excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Mental Health Worker

Fred Victor
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - Current
  • Supported clients facing mental illness and substance use challenges through harm reduction and trauma-informed principles.
  • Facilitated daily group programming focused on wellness, life skills, and peer engagement.
  • Connected residents with community housing, employment opportunities, and essential social services.
  • Documented support interactions using internal databases such as SMIS.

Community Support Worker

Salvation Army
Toronto, Canada
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided harm reduction and emotional support in drop-in and shelter environments.
  • Facilitated workshops focused on hygiene, coping strategies, and communication skills.
  • Assisted clients with intake processes, safety planning, and crisis management.

Housing Case Manager

Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, Canada
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted intake assessments and developed recovery-oriented support plans for youth facing mental health and housing crises.
  • Provided referrals to addictions counselling, job readiness programs, and mental health services.
  • Collaborated with outreach teams, landlords, and health professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Post Graduate - Addiction and Mental Health

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto
01-2025

Graduate Diploma - Social Service Worker

Flemming College
Toronto
01-2024

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Calabar
Akwa Ibom
01-2015

Skills

  • Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice
  • Housing support navigation
  • Client assessment
  • Developmental disabilities and behavioral support
  • Case management strategies
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Mental health support services
  • Motivational interviewing skills
  • Communication effectiveness
  • Documentation and compliance (PHIPA, OHIP, DSM-5)
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Proficiency in SIMS software
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Knowledge of EMR systems

Certification

  • ASIST Suicide Prevention
  • Mental Health First Aid – MHCC
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Foundations
  • Trauma-Informed Care & Anti-Oppression Training
  • Standard First Aid/CPR & AED (Red Cross)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Administration
  • Toronto Shelter Standards
  • AODA
  • Food Safety/Food Handler
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance (Current)
  • WHIMS
  • Covid-19 Vaccine

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.

Timeline

Community Mental Health Worker

Fred Victor
01.2024 - Current

Community Support Worker

Salvation Army
12.2023 - Current

Housing Case Manager

Covenant House Toronto
02.2023 - 12.2023

Post Graduate - Addiction and Mental Health

Humber Polytechnic

Graduate Diploma - Social Service Worker

Flemming College

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Calabar
STANLEY NJOKU