Simon Nyame
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dedicated Community Support Worker assisting people with mental health challenges and drug use disorders to undertake everyday tasks and support well-being. Experienced in creating interactive atmosphere to expedite supportive relationships. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Preventive Measures
Washington, DC
03.2023 - Current
- Supported clients in accessing community resources and services.
- Attended training sessions to enhance skills in client care and support techniques.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input regarding client care plans.
Community Support Worker
District Health
Washington, DC
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Advocated for clients to ensure comprehensive service delivery and connection to appropriate hospitals, veterans' benefits, and community agencies.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Provided emotional support to residents and victims while facilitating development of long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Assisted in the implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
- Trained new staff on best practices in community support services.
Psychiatric Technician
CBH Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Caregiver
Brooke Groove
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with daily living needs, promoting self-esteem and overall wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported patients in managing their own medications, fostering independence and adherence.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored and communicated critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
- Recorded residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical records for accurate health assessments.
Recovery Support Specialist
Prestige Health Care Resources
Washington, District of Columbia
- Provided support to clients in recovery programs daily.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills effectively.
- Coordinated community resources for clients' additional support needs.
- Offered emotional support and guidance to clients experiencing difficulty navigating their recovery journey.
- Provided support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client encounters in electronic health records system.
Education
DLA -20 Functional Assessment Certification - Psychology
University of Maryland
09.2026 - 09.2026
Project Management
Pan African Institute For Development
Buea Cameroon 10.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor Of Education - Curriculum Studies And Teaching
University of Buea
Buea CameroonSkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Integration
- Community Outreach Programs
- Employment support
- Substance Use Education
- Emotional support strategies
- Recovery program support
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving techniques
- Community outreach
- Drug abuse preventions
Languages
- French
- English
Timeline
DLA -20 Functional Assessment Certification - Psychology
University of Maryland
09.2026 - 09.2026
Community Support Worker
Preventive Measures
03.2023 - Current
Community Support Worker
District Health
09.2022 - 08.2025
Psychiatric Technician
CBH Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Brooke Groove
08.2019 - 09.2020
Project Management
Pan African Institute For Development
10.2012 - 10.2013
Recovery Support Specialist
Prestige Health Care Resources
Bachelor Of Education - Curriculum Studies And Teaching
University of Buea