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Faizatu Issifu Barnor

Lunenburg,MA

Summary

Provide clinical supervision (individual and/or group) to licensed clinical staff and other staff as assigned. Oversee scheduling of Psychiatric Consultations and monitor implementation of recommendations. Provide direct clinical services to program individuals and families served, which will include individual and group therapy, as well as, in-home family treatment. as needed. Manages program funds and supervises personal finances for all clients. Participate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings. Communicate an individual's progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinates Program Monitor training and orientation under the direction of the Assistant Director.
  • Supervises the Program Monitors on each shift to provide constructive feedback and situational corrective action. Must be willing to adjust schedules to provide supervision on all shifts.
  • Develops and maintains weekly work schedules for Program Monitors on all 3 shifts.
  • Assists the Assistant Program Director with recruitment and onboarding of staff.
  • Ensures all shift operations are accurately entered in SecurManage (shift activity, resident spot-checks, medication, urines, Alco-sensor, searches, incidents, drug tests, supervision of meals.
  • Ensures shift incidents are responded to in a timely and accurate manner. Responsible for completing all related notifications and paperwork, including Incident Reports prior to leaving shift.
  • Schedules fire drills, room searches, vehicle searches, drug tests, chemical audits and monthly property room audits.
  • Maintains list of building maintenance issues and submits all concerns to Facility Manager.
  • Ensures cleanliness of facility and assignment of daily resident chores.
  • Attends staff meetings and other meetings and training as required.
  • Performs other job related projects and activities as directed by Facility Manager.
  • Participates in the training of all new employees
  • Evaluates staff performance and provides on-going supervision to all staff

Residential Counselor

Openskye Community Services
06.2023 - Current
  • Assist residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community. Assist with weighing program participants, take vital signs, gathers and records other data as requested.
  • Focusing on empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.
  • Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to participate in activities.
  • Actively participate in resident, family, team and staff meetings.
  • Accurately document progress and shift notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc. Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in residents’ status or behavior.

Program Coordinator

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Participate in and assist in overseeing the divisional risk management meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with all members of the care team to ensure efficient and effective treatment services, which maximize the success and satisfaction of individuals served.
  • Provide direct clinical services to program individuals and families served, which will include individual and group therapy, as well as, in-home family treatment. as needed.
  • Communicate individual’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
  • Participates in the Emergency On-Call system as directed
  • Ensures adequate program coverage and supervision at all times
  • Facilitates and documents ongoing supervision of Program Monitors and contributes Annual Job Performance Appraisals

Assistant Program Manager

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Document progress toward treatment plans.
  • Perform interventions with persons served that address their identified goals and result in skill development.
  • Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers..
  • Provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to persons served.
  • Participate in or facilitate group work as delegated by the supervisor.
  • Identify and address community integration issues for persons served, as designated.
  • Monitor and document medication administration.
  • Perform, coordinate, and/or monitor a range of programmatic clinical and administrative responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor.
  • Train direct care staff in responsibilities for their role.
  • Supervise overnight staff as delegated by supervisor.
  • Provide coordination and leadership to the program team during shifts, vacations, or leave in the absence of supervisor.
  • Ensure a clean, safe and home-like living environment for persons served.
  • Remain alert at all times throughout the scheduled work shift.
  • Ensure all paperwork, reports, training are up to date and completed within expected timelines.

Residential Counselor

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Implement Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments, objectives, and goals
  • Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic functions associated with residential programs, including, but not limited to: shoveling snow, cleaning, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping and grounds keeping duties as assigned
  • Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported
  • Works closely with Residential Managers and Assistant Residential Managers in delivering service standards of excellence and ensures operational compliance within assigned programs in accordance with Federal, State and agency regulations
  • Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations
  • Conducts oneself professionally by maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
  • Attends mandatory training and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all required certifications
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
  • Cross functional communication skills, in written and oral English, which convey clear and concise information professionally and respectfully to individuals supported, family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and employees.
  • Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans
  • Additional duties as assigned
  • Physical demands include: Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting

Residential Counselor

Arc of Opportunity
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans.
  • Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.
  • Implement activities that create opportunities for the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
  • Review and complete all required documentation.
  • Focusing on empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.
  • Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to participate in activities.

Education

Higher National Diploma In Secretarial And Management Studies -

Accra Technical University
11.2014

Banking And Customer Care -

Ghana Institute Of Management And Public Administration
08.2012

Diploma In Accounting -

Accra Technical University
06.2008

High School Diploma -

Accra Girls' Senior High School
06.2006

Skills

  • I am patient and I take my time when it comes to any task I worked at various jobs in the past I am a hard worker and I try my best to succeed in everything that I do I am patient and I take my time when it comes to any task I love communicating and helping others and making sure they get the best experience when it comes to me personally assisting and I make sure my environment is approachable and comfortable

Timeline

Program Coordinator

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
10.2023 - 02.2024

Program Manager

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
07.2023 - Current

Residential Counselor

Openskye Community Services
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Program Manager

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
08.2021 - 06.2023

Residential Counselor

Arc of Opportunity
04.2020 - 04.2021

Residential Counselor

CRJ Community Resources For Justice
03.2020 - 08.2021

Higher National Diploma In Secretarial And Management Studies -

Accra Technical University

Banking And Customer Care -

Ghana Institute Of Management And Public Administration

Diploma In Accounting -

Accra Technical University

High School Diploma -

Accra Girls' Senior High School

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