Abraham Omeyoma
The Bronx,United States
Summary
People-oriented clinical social worker with professional adept at setting up services, working with healthcare professionals and families by giving patients continuous support through direct individual and group counseling, psychosocial evaluation, and care coordination. I am a dedicated advocate for equality and the rights for all regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity , religion or sexual orientation. Good communicator, excellent supervisory skills, and relationship-builder with exceptional skills in planning, resolving conflicts and solving diverse problems. I have over 15 years of experience working with HIV infected, affected, mentally challenged, the homeless, and LGBTQIA populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/Clinical Coach (Full Time)
Housing Works Inc
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise and provide capacity building for CONNECT Community Behavioral Health case managers as required by NYCDOHMH CONNECT ENY grant.
- Participate in community mobilization and advocacy events for clients living with HIV/AIDS to promote health equity and wellness.
- Work with diverse agencies in assisting clients with access to healthcare, housing resource, and legal support.
- Provide weekly individual and group supervision for case managers.
- Developed therapeutic strategies to help case managers in assisting their clients to cope with mental health challenges and HIV treatment.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as ACT teams to coordinate care for clients.
- Conduct mental health clinical trainings on Motivational interviewing, Health Education, and other client centered-services.
- Conduct medical case conferences with case managers, clients, and medical providers to discuss health outcomes for participating clients.
- Provide resources to case managers to address social needs such as housing, benefits and other needs for clients through HASA, and other agencies.
- Participate in Quality Assurance to assure optimal quality of care is being providing to clients and the goal of the contract.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
Clinical Social Worker
Housing Works/MOCJ
Manhattan, NY
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Supervise Navigators to ensure optimal services as being provided to the clients.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Gave presentations to interdisciplinary team members, including clinical documentation and therapeutic observations.
- Educated clients about available resources and services in the community.
- Provided weekly and individual supervision for Patient Navigators.
HIV Care Coordinator(Ryan White) Full Time
Housing Works
Brooklyn, NY
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised and provided training for Patient Navigators to scheduled appointments, accompany clients to medical office visits, and other social services.
- Conducted individual and one on one supervision to ensure work productivity, delegate daily task, support and capacity building.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Directed, supervised HIV treatment service plan to ensure HIV quality and adherence to care.
- Counseled clients infected with HIV on available community resources, and treatment modalities.
- Documented and maintained client records with strict attention to confidentiality.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
HIV Project Coordinator (Full Time) NYS ETE Grant
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
Manhattan, New York
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout the NYS ETE HIV plan.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management. Including hiring of HIV Peer educators.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Conducted individual and one on one supervision to ensure work productivity, delegate daily task, support and capacity building.
- Created a workflow for field/home visits for HIV positive clients assigned to VNS ETE program.
- Monitored HIV Peers productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching through weekly direct supervision.
- Drove communication within high-performance, cross-functional organization to meet aggressive goals as required by the New York State End The Epidemic grant.(ETE)
Ryan White HIV Senior Patient Navigator(Full Time)
Housing Works
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervised case managers to ensure work productivity, delegate daily task, support and capacity building.
- Contacted patients to provide appointment reminders, accompaniment and scheduling of appointments and transportation.
- Confirmed patients received necessary support services such as medical care, housing and public benefits.
- Documented patient information in appropriate systems to guarantee care coordination throughout patient care continuum.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Compiled reports on patient navigation activities for management review.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to develop, implement and evaluate integrated and comprehensive plans of care for patients.
- Completed Intake Assessment and Reassessments as required by Ryan White contract.
Mental Health Technician(Ryan W Program) Full Time
Housing Works
Manhattan, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
Mental Health Advocate(Ryan W Program) Full Time
Housing Works
Manhattan, NY
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Notified individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals and provided transportation to appointments.
- Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork.
- Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2022
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Long Term Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZAssociate of Science - Community Health Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Supervision
Affiliations
- Member of NSLS-National Association of Leadership & Success
- Member of NHS-National Honor Society
- Member of ASWB-Association of Social Work
Websites
Timeline
Team Leader/Clinical Coach (Full Time)
Housing Works Inc
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Housing Works/MOCJ
01.2021 - 12.2022
HIV Care Coordinator(Ryan White) Full Time
Housing Works
08.2019 - 01.2022
HIV Project Coordinator (Full Time) NYS ETE Grant
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
04.2019 - 08.2019
Ryan White HIV Senior Patient Navigator(Full Time)
Housing Works
01.2017 - 03.2019
Mental Health Technician(Ryan W Program) Full Time
Housing Works
01.2014 - 01.2017
Mental Health Advocate(Ryan W Program) Full Time
Housing Works
06.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Long Term Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Community Health Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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