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Ifeanyi Obi

Morris Plains,NJ

Summary

Mid-level professional looking to continue learning, developing and lending my expertise to make a difference in the health care industry.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Reednext
06.2021 - Current
  • Engage with clients self-centered ABA services in a residential setting providing daily skills needed to address daily living, medication support, strength based for mental health assessment in collaboration with mental health provider and community programs
  • PMT trained and AMA certified
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.

Case Manager

Legacy Treatment Services, NJ
06.2019 - Current
  • Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of consumer's individual rehabilitation plan; implementation of illness Management and Recovery (IMR) principles and interventions
  • Daily coordination and managing services for mental health and physical health; crisis intervention.
  • Provision/ coordination of services to achieve restoration of functioning and achievement of community integration.
  • Prepare a complete written intake assessment which includes treatment plans, relevant goals, behaviorally-measurable goals that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.

Community Support Specialist

Avidd Community Services
11.2018 - 08.2021
  • Supports individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities and help them gain independence in their homes and communities.
  • Provides the tools and encouragement needed for the individuals to interact socially in the community.
  • Assists in everyday activities of individuals to ensure self-awareness as well as awareness of their surroundings.
  • Updating of fee for services documentations daily for all Community Support Individuals.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients in various settings, securing necessary resources and services for their success.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Monitored client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances.
  • Educated clients about available resources within the community, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care plans.

Direct Support Paraprofessional

Avidd Community Services
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assisted individuals, as necessary with daily living skills and the development of independent community skills.
  • Assisted in the development of a weekly schedule for each consumer to maximize their time spent in the community.
  • Assisted in building a support network between the individuals and community members.
  • Administered medication(s) and completed appropriate documentation for consumers.
  • Accurately completed all in-house documentation; maintained current case notes, and monthly reports of individual's progress.
  • Assisted in completing training with individuals towards achieving (Individual Support Plan) I.S.P goals.
  • Provides reports on consumer's progress and how it relates to their overall goals.
  • Reported fee for services documentations daily for all Individuals.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Direct Support Professional

Community Option, Inc
09.2013 - 08.2018
  • Assisted individuals, as necessary with daily living skills and the development of independent community skills.
  • Assisted in the development of a weekly schedule for each consumer to maximize their time spent in the community.
  • Assisted in building a support network between the individuals and community members.
  • Administered medication(s) and completed appropriate documentation for consumers.
  • Accurately completed all in-house documentation; maintained current case notes, and monthly reports of individual's progress.
  • Assisted in completing training with individuals towards achieving (Individual Support Plan) I.S.P goals.
  • Provides reports on consumer's progress and how it relates to their overall goals.
  • Reported fee for services documentations daily for all Individuals.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Behavioral Assistant

D.D.H.P., Corp
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Worked in collaboration with the Therapist, other members of the team to develop and implement the individualized service plan.
  • Implement the individualized service plan or positive behavioral support plan
  • Input and reported all required documentations within designated time frames.
  • Empowered students by teaching self-regulation techniques that led to increased autonomy over their emotions and behaviors.
  • Provided ongoing assessments of student progress, making adjustments to intervention plans as needed for optimal results.
  • Monitored ongoing progress through data collection and analysis, refining intervention plans to maximize positive outcomes for individual students.

Behavioral Assistant

Youth Success Network
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • Worked in collaboration with the Therapist, other members of the team to develop and implement the individualized service plan.
  • Implement the individualized service plan or positive behavioral support plan
  • Input and reported all required documentations within designated time frames.
  • Empowered students by teaching self-regulation techniques that led to increased autonomy over their emotions and behaviors.
  • Provided ongoing assessments of student progress, making adjustments to intervention plans as needed for optimal results.
  • Monitored ongoing progress through data collection and analysis, refining intervention plans to maximize positive outcomes for individual students.

Special Education Paraprofessional

E.R.E.S.C
09.2010 - 09.2012

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics -

William Paterson University

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • APPLICATIONS: Care logic
  • Cyber
  • Therap
  • Behavioral Health
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Carelogic (5 years)
  • First aid and safety

Certification

  • Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Reednext
06.2021 - Current

Case Manager

Legacy Treatment Services, NJ
06.2019 - Current

Community Support Specialist

Avidd Community Services
11.2018 - 08.2021

Direct Support Paraprofessional

Avidd Community Services
01.2018 - 08.2021

Behavioral Assistant

D.D.H.P., Corp
08.2015 - 09.2016

Behavioral Assistant

Youth Success Network
08.2014 - 09.2016

Direct Support Professional

Community Option, Inc
09.2013 - 08.2018

Special Education Paraprofessional

E.R.E.S.C
09.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics -

William Paterson University
Ifeanyi Obi