Julia Adetoyese-Oyewusi
Davenport,IA
Summary
Personable professional committed to managing and tracking program components to meet set objectives. Extensive experience upholding quality standards to drive program growth. Recognized for wisdom and experience earned several-year career in program development and delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Supervisor-Community Programs
Lutheran Services Iowa
04.2024 - Current
- Provides services to youth and families, and coordinates intervention and service processes; completes administrative functions.
- Provides direct help, follow-up support, and intervention to youth and families who are departing out of home care and returning home, and to community-based school, including dropout prevention, parental support, and academic interventions.
- Provides parents training in the management of youth behaviors
- Assesses needs and responds to problems, prepares proper documentation and service plans; establishes systems to promote pro-social youth behavior
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships as a liaison between families and schools with necessary support services for the parents, school administrators, schoolteachers, mentors, and other social agency workers.
- Meets with families and youth at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized (mileage reimbursed)
- Develops and maintains effective documentation requirements in a timely manner
- Ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting standards
- Provided leadership, guidance and supervision to staff members.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated program policies and procedures.
- Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
Program Supervisor
Lutheran Services Iowa
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with clients and all involved parties to design individualized programs, as well as healthy coping skills such as developing skills in anger management, communication, or overcoming substance use issues necessary for crisis stabilization.
- Kept records of service plans, treatment plans, and records of clients' performance and progress.
- Cooperated with parents and other professionals to refer clients to psychological evaluations, therapy, and other mental health resources in the area.
- Coordinated and supervised Family Support Specialists and Interaction Support Workers who provide family support, crisis management, and case coordination to promote safety, permanency, strengthening of the family unit, and reunification of children and families.
- Monitored the service delivery outcomes through the Solution-Based Casework Model.
- Tracked overall service documentation for timeliness and edited for quality, while ensuring that timely documentation follows applicable State, Federal, Accreditation, and agency criteria, as well as contractual agreement with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
- Answerable for the implementation of the Family Centered Services practice standards, as well as refining and implementing ongoing operations for Family Centered Services to ensure quality service delivery
- Provided personnel and clinical support to direct service staff, as well as developed, reviewed, and managed internal performance evaluation plans, and followed through with corrective recommendations.
- Oversaw the hiring, development, supervision, and retention of qualified staff through the Eastern area, IA
- Provided leadership, guidance and supervision to staff members.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated program policies and procedures.
- Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
Family Support Specialist
Lutheran Services Iowa
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided direct services to clients through the provision of child and family safety, permanency, strengthening of the family unit, and reunification of children and families, supporting the Families First federal legislation in Iowa.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and needs.
- Provided family support through trauma-informed care, crisis management, and solution-based case coordination using evidence-based assessment tools, treatment plans, and evaluation of family progress and processes.
- Facilitation of supervised family interactions provides transportation as needed, with a focus on trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices that allow for better outcomes in treatment and sensitivity to the struggles of clients.
- Was responsible for family support, crisis management, and case coordination using assessments, development of treatment plans, and evaluation of family progress with the Solution-Based Casework model and Evidence-Based Interventions and Practices.
- Administered psychosocial needs assessments, distress, and depression screens to clients, with subsequent referrals to appropriate, identified clinicians
- Provided case management services to families in need of assistance.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for clients.
MSW Internship
World Relief
Moline, Illinois
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided clear expectations, as well as setting individual and project goals for clients
- Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
- Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
- Conducted needs assessment, goal setting, and tracking, and coached clients as they navigated support services in the community.
- Monitored and documented client progress in relation to service plan goals
- Made regular home and field visits, as necessary
- Organized regular case conferences with clients and service providers, as required.
- Advocated on behalf of clients with providers
- Assisted clients with applications for immigration documentation, scheduling appointments with various providers, following up with providers and clients until needed services are secured
- Managed cases of diverse population through case notes, phone calls, documentation, updates to case filing, and related administrative duties essential to social service delivery and reporting
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
Graduate Assistant/Community Organizer
Saint Ambrose University, School of Social Work
Davenport, Iowa
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted in population of lib guides for the faculty webpage
- Organized developmental trainings and workshops and maintains ongoing communication with students
- Developed evaluation model feedback assessment forums
- Assisted with the promotion, research, and development of the "Voting is Social Work Project."
MSW Internship
Family Resources
Davenport, Iowa
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided direct services to clients, including engagement, intake, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries
- Connected clients to community resources
- Assisted survivors in court hearings, through orders of protection, and other legal issues that coalitions allowed
- Conducted pre-screening activities for potential foster and adoptive families
- Participated in community awareness events
- Attend multi-disciplinary and agency meetings
- Provided psychosocial services, including screenings for depression, substance abuse, and domestic violence, anticipatory guidance, and follow-up
- Co-facilitated various groups counselling sessions including social skills, and Behavioral Health Intervention Service to young adults aged13-17
- Conducted meetings with families and references to assess the family environment and skills
Volunteer/Administrator
Bolingbrook Christian Health Centre
Bolingbrook, Illinois
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained and organized patient records, files, and database
- Sent and received correspondence
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, and events
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
Volunteer/Mentor
The Youth Bridge
Fayetteville, Arkansas
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided adult leadership and support to young adults
- Inspired young girls to pursue a successful and productive future through positive relationships
- Worked closely as a caseworker for young adults
Program Assistant
The International Organization for Migration
Lagos
05.2009 - 12.2014
- Connected beneficiaries to services related to mental health, medical, employment, educational, childcare, and other social service providers in the community
- Resource program contact person for concerned inquiring beneficiaries, clients, and providers
- Guaranteed project's quality control by screening business start-up plans and employment projects for accuracy and feasibility
- Completed program reports
- Maintained accurate project filing systems for individual projects including initial project proposals, contract agreements, reports, and other relevant documents
- Pre-Consular Support Service: Carried out verification of documents for Immigration New Zealand (INZ); Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Integrity Unit - Australia; Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) and filed reports back to them
- Conducted family tracing exercise for Under Aged Minors (UAMs) as well as family reunification exercises as requested
- Victims of Trafficking (VoT) focal Point for IOM Lagos - responsible for reintegration, counsel and follow up for victims of trafficking
- Assisted in the planning, coordination, and arrangements for mission events such as seminars/conferences, business trainings, meetings, presentations, and others, coordinated travel and hotel arrangements as well as trip itineraries when necessary
- Selected Accomplishments Successful implementation of reintegration and rehabilitation assistance to many beneficiaries on the various projects of the organization
- Managed and effectively prioritized workload daily and weekly, considering diverse projects required a different approach for each one
- Able to receive approval and deliver additional assistance to vulnerable persons in need
- Made significant contributions to project implementation by developing various templates for effective and timely delivery of assistance
- Identified and utilized variety of learning materials, resources, and technology methods [such as: Internet-learning, library, team learning] to support & improve the working environment
- Accomplished effective follow-up and monitoring of beneficiaries and their reintegration projects and activities
Intern
UN Women
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Arranged appointments for meetings with various stakeholders on human trafficking to facilitate collaboration and foster new partnerships
- Organized and coordinated travel arrangements for workshops, conferences, seminars, and symposia on Migration and trafficking at the General Office.
- Liaised with the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Foundation (GAATW) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related matters (NAPTIP) in the execution of the development and publication of the handbook on Access to Justice.
- Selected Accomplishments: Contributed to the production of the handbook, 'Access to Justice for Trafficked Persons in Nigeria: A Handbook for Legal Actors & Service Providers,' in 2008.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2021
Bachelor of Law - LLB, BL
University of Ilorin
Kwara State Nigeria08.2006
Skills
- Speaks fluent English, excellent with communication, reports, and documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Strong interpersonal skills and cross-cultural relations
- Ability to work effectively in teams or units
- Trained empowerment social worker who appreciates and values cultural differences within various and diverse populations
- Staff development expertise
- Persuasive communication style
- Hiring and recruitment knowledge
- Reporting requirements understanding
Certification
- Trauma Focused-CBT Certification 11/20
- 64-Hours Advocate Training 02/20
- Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Training 09/19
- Victim Counselor Training (20 hours) 08/19
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 02/19
- Blood Borne Pathogens Training 02/19
- Regional Resettlement and Movements Training 09/13
- Mandatory Reporter Training 02/23
References
- Galvin, Carmen, Coordination Director, carmeng@famres.org, (309) 269 3503, Family Resources, 2800 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa, 52803
- Torres, Tonya, Program Supervisor, tonyat@famres.org, (563) 676 1028, Family Resources, 2800 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa, 52803
- Eveleth, Sara, Social Work Case Manager, sevelet@dhs.state.ia.us, (319) 768 8721, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, 205 W Madison, Mt., Pleasant, IA, 52641
Accomplishments
- Empowerment Award $5,000
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Supervisor-Community Programs
Lutheran Services Iowa
04.2024 - Current
Program Supervisor
Lutheran Services Iowa
09.2022 - 07.2023
Family Support Specialist
Lutheran Services Iowa
06.2021 - 09.2022
MSW Internship
World Relief
08.2020 - 05.2021
Graduate Assistant/Community Organizer
Saint Ambrose University, School of Social Work
09.2019 - 05.2021
MSW Internship
Family Resources
08.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer/Administrator
Bolingbrook Christian Health Centre
01.2018 - 08.2019
Volunteer/Mentor
The Youth Bridge
03.2017 - 08.2017
Program Assistant
The International Organization for Migration
05.2009 - 12.2014
Intern
UN Women
03.2008 - 09.2008
Master of Social Work - MSW
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Law - LLB, BL
University of Ilorin
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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