Haja Carew
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Behavioral health professional with experience supporting adults with chronic mental illness, psychotic disorders, and forensic populations. Expertise in crisis management, risk assessment, and care coordination to stabilize high-acuity cases. Proven leadership in program development, staff training, and clinical supervision.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Sevita Health
Hayward, California
07.2024 - Current
- Managed two complex day programs, overseeing scheduling, staff coordination, and participant engagement.
- Directed person-centered services across Sevita Health programs
- Supervised staff schedules, training, and daily coverage
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and agency policies
- Processed monthly billing with attention to detail, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Program Supervisor
The Mentor Network
Hayward, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted Program Administrator in developing functional goals for individuals in the program, enhancing personalized support.
- Collaborated with agencies and individuals to promote integration and maximize community resource utilization.
- Participate (context) as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, assists in evaluation and assessment.
- Be familiar with each consumer's IPP goals, objectives, methods of achieving these goals, and objectives.
- Assist and encourage the consumers in developing self- reliance in activities of daily living.
- Ensure that each consumer receives substantial and appropriate attention daily.
- Observe consumer conditions and behaviors, documenting in consumer records.
- Contributed to creating a safe and therapeutic environment, fostering positive experiences for consumers.
- Ensure the health and safety of all consumers.
- Coordinates & monitors daily scheduling.
Program Supervisor
Anka Behavioral Health
Livermore, CA
07.2013 - 05.2019
- Assisted Program Administrator in developing functional goals for individuals, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with involved Agencies and Individuals to promote integration and utilize community resources.
- Participating (context) as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, assists in evaluation and assessment.
- Assist and encourage the consumers in developing self- reliance in activities of daily living.
- Ensured consumers received appropriate attention daily, fostering individual growth and well-being.
- Observe consumer conditions and behaviors, documenting in consumer records.
- Created a safe and therapeutic environment, promoting positive interactions and support for consumers.
- Ensure the health and safety of all consumers.
- Attended and actively contributed to all mandatory meetings to ensure alignment.
- Coordinates & monitors daily scheduling.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels
Fremont, CA
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Assessed the patient's vital signs and recorded changes to inform care decisions
- Documented patient's charts and monitored daily progress to ensure adherence to care plan
- Repositioned patients every two hours to enhance comfort and prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and overall well-being
Direct Support Professional
In Home Support Service
Alameda County
01.2008 - 01.2012
Shift Lead
I.A.B.A. (Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis)
Oakland, CA
06.2011 - 07.2010
- Trained and supervised staff in direct-care services, ensuring effective case management, counseling, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, documentation, and development of individual rehabilitation plans.
- Assessed consumers in crisis to determine appropriate service levels; developed a procedures manual for staff in general-level residential rehabilitation program.
- Spearheaded the development of a supported living program serving adults with chronic mental illness in collaboration with the program manager.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Villa Assisted Living
Castro Valley, CA
12.2006 - 02.2010
- Assisted residents with daily activities to promote independence and comfort
- Monitored and ensured timely administration of correct medications
- Responded to patient requests for assistance promptly
- Replaced oxygen tanks to maintain continuous patient care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piedmont Gardens
Oakland, CA
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Monitored patients' vital signs and accurately recorded their nutrition intake and output to support health assessments.
- Performed safe patient transfers within the facility, prioritizing comfort and reducing injury risk.
- Facilitated patient participation in physical therapy sessions, contributing to their rehabilitation progress.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - World History
UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE
West AfricaSkills
- Program oversight
- Staff supervision
- Program evaluation
- Care coordination
- Crisis management
- Compliance reporting
- Billing management
Certification
ARF Certification, CPR & FIRST AID
Custom
- NIGHTINGALE NURSING, San Leandro, CA
- Nursing Assistant Certification
Timeline
Program Director
Sevita Health
07.2024 - Current
Program Supervisor
The Mentor Network
05.2019 - Current
Program Supervisor
Anka Behavioral Health
07.2013 - 05.2019
Shift Lead
I.A.B.A. (Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis)
06.2011 - 07.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels
02.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piedmont Gardens
11.2008 - 12.2009
Direct Support Professional
In Home Support Service
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Villa Assisted Living
12.2006 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - World History
UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE