Stephen Ofori
272 North Bedford Road Mt Kisco,NY
Summary
A visionary dedicated and experienced leader with expertise in Counseling and other human services seeking a challenging new career to leverage and expand my learning, knowledge and skills and to fully utilize my training experience and exposure while making significant contributions to the success of the institution I work with.
Residence management professional with proven track record in overseeing residential operations and ensuring high standards of living. Skilled in team collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving, with strong emphasis on achieving operational excellence and resident satisfaction. Adept at handling diverse tasks, adapting to changing needs, and fostering reliable and cohesive team environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Residence Manager
Richmond Community Services
03.2025 - Current
District Secretary
The Church of Pentecost
01.2021 - Current
Senior Tutor
University of Cape Coast
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Distance Learning Programme
- Courses Handled included;
- Introduction to Guidance and Counselling
- Psychology of Adolescence
- Social Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Psychology of Learning and Instruction
- Psychological Foundations of Education
- Characteristics and Education of Children with Learning Disabilities
- Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation
- Distance Learning Programme
Day Program North Manager
Richmond Community Services
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Responsible for operations of the day to day activities of Day Program
- Ensures effective delivery of the Individual Habitation Plan (IPH) by Day Program Aides
- Responsible for training supervisors and DSPs to remain current
- Ensures appropriate and active participation by all staff by following all safety and quality protocols
- Develops and ensures the implementation of community inclusion activities to achieve desired outcomes
- Ensures a safe and comfortable environment for program participants
- Facilitates behavioral assessment of referred individuals and summarizes findings as needed
- Ensures that each participant has the appropriate equipment, materials and recreational supplies are available
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Richmond Community Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisting individuals with their daily living activities
- Advocating for their needs and ensuring that their rights are protected and respected
- Documenting accurate data on care provided, progress made and events that occur
- Implementing behavioral plans and providing guidance to manage challenging behaviors
- Building trust and positive relationships with individuals to create supportive environment
- Providing emotional and psychological support to the individuals and their family members
Counsellor
KNUST Counselling Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provision of psychological support to students and the University Community
- Provision of academic counselling to students
- Provision of Career counselling to students
- Provision of personal social support to students
- Provision of crisis intervention
- Administering Psychological Test
- Advocating for students needs
- Organizing seminars and workshops for students and the University Community
- Providing resource referrals to students
Vice Chairman
The Church of Pentecost
01.2020 - 12.2021
Regional Guidance and Counselling Coordinator
Ghana Education Service
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Co-ordinating the activities of the District Guidance and Counselling Co-ordinators in Ashanti Region
- Providing professional support to school- based Guidance and Counselling Co-ordinators in the Region
- Planning and organizing INSET for Guidance and Counselling Co-ordinators in the Region
- Compiling and submitting reports on Guidance and Counselling Activities to the Regional Direct
Officer in Charge of Ashanti Regional Students Representatives Council (Second Cycle Level)
01.2017 - 12.2021
Juror
01.2018 - 12.2020
Member, School Management Team
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School
01.2010 - 12.2017
School Management Member
T. I Ahmadiyya Senior High
09.2007 - 01.2017
Graduate Teacher
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High
09.2007 - 01.2017
Guidance and Counselling Co-ordinator
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High
09.2007 - 01.2017
- Counselling students with academic, Career and Social –Personal Issues and other behavioural disorders
- Organizing Orientation programmes for newly admitted students and newly recruited teachers, Service Persons and students on internship
- Organizing Career and educational conferences for students and Teachers (Career Guidance)
- Organizing HIV/AIDS prevention programmes through Counselling techniques
- Referring Students and Teachers to appropriate experts and institutions for further attention
- Providing up to date and useable information on education, career and personal-social issues
- Consulting Parents, Teachers and other Experts to find solutions to the students
- Appraising students to help them understand themselves better
- Placing students on Academic Programmes
Board Chairman
African Heritage Co-operative Credit Union
01.2012 - 12.2015
President
Kwabre East Youth Association (KEYA)
01.2009 - 12.2012
General Secretary
01.2001 - 12.2004
Basic School
01.1997 - 12.2000
Education
Advanced Certificate - Counselling and Family Therapy
Pentecost University
01.2022
M. Ed - Guidance and Counselling
University of Cape Coast
01.2013
Bachelor of Education - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
01.2003
SC/GCE Advance Level -
Private Candidate
01.1999
Teachers Certificate ‘A’ Post- Secondary -
Offinso Training College
01.1997
SC/GCE ‘O’ Level -
Okomfo Anokye Secondary School
01.1994
Skills
- Interpersonal relationships
- Policy enforcement
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis management
- Academic support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
Earlier Experiences
- District Secretary, The Church of Pentecost, Mamponteng New Town Area, Ghana, 2021 - Present
- Vice Chairman, New Tafo Area Counselling Unit, The Church of Pentecost, Ghana, 2020 - 2021
- Officer in Charge, Ashanti Regional Students Representatives Council, Kumasi, Ghana, 2017 - 2021
- Juror, Kumasi High Court, Kumasi, Ghana, 2018 - 2020
- Member, School Management Team, T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi, Ghana, 2010 - 2017
- Board Chairman, African Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Mamponteng, Ghana, 2012 - 2015
- President, Kwabre East Youth Association (KEYA), Mamponteng, Ghana, 2009 - 2012
- General Secretary, Friends of Society (Community Based Organization), Ghana, 2001 - 2004
- Basic School, Ghana, 1997 - 2000
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
Core Values
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Trustworthiness
- Innovation
- Inclusiveness
- Diligence and hard work
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Discussion
- Reading
Timeline
Residence Manager
Richmond Community Services
03.2025 - Current
Day Program North Manager
Richmond Community Services
01.2025 - 02.2025
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Richmond Community Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
Counsellor
KNUST Counselling Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
District Secretary
The Church of Pentecost
01.2021 - Current
Vice Chairman
The Church of Pentecost
01.2020 - 12.2021
Juror
01.2018 - 12.2020
Regional Guidance and Counselling Coordinator
Ghana Education Service
01.2017 - 12.2021
Officer in Charge of Ashanti Regional Students Representatives Council (Second Cycle Level)
01.2017 - 12.2021
Senior Tutor
University of Cape Coast
01.2013 - Current
Board Chairman
African Heritage Co-operative Credit Union
01.2012 - 12.2015
Member, School Management Team
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School
01.2010 - 12.2017
President
Kwabre East Youth Association (KEYA)
01.2009 - 12.2012
School Management Member
T. I Ahmadiyya Senior High
09.2007 - 01.2017
Graduate Teacher
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High
09.2007 - 01.2017
Guidance and Counselling Co-ordinator
T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High
09.2007 - 01.2017
General Secretary
01.2001 - 12.2004
Basic School
01.1997 - 12.2000
M. Ed - Guidance and Counselling
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Education - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
SC/GCE Advance Level -
Private Candidate
Teachers Certificate ‘A’ Post- Secondary -
Offinso Training College
SC/GCE ‘O’ Level -
Okomfo Anokye Secondary School
Advanced Certificate - Counselling and Family Therapy
Pentecost University
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