Taelumane (Tai) Oyewole
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Compassionate social worker with experience in supporting children, families, and schools through challenging circumstances. Skilled in developing and implementing effective intervention strategies to address emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. Strong ability to collaborate with educators, healthcare professionals, and community agencies to coordinate support services. Demonstrated impact in improving family dynamics and student outcomes through tailored case management and advocacy efforts.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Practitioner III
County of Riverside
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Worked diligently to investigate, evaluate, and respond proactively to protect children facing challenging circumstances related to alleged abuse or neglect.
- Ensured children's safety and well-being by placing them in foster care when necessary to protect against physical or emotional abuse or neglect.
- Engages in field visits and conducts comprehensive interviews involving various individuals like children, parents, and community members to evaluate customer needs effectively for the delivery of information, resources, and social work services.
- Provided counseling to parents and children on enhancing family dynamics and relationships
- Interpreted public social service rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public
- Works closely with school authorities, law enforcement, family members, DPSS personnel, and peers to safeguard children's well-being while mitigating the possibility of abuse or neglect.
- Assisted in connecting families with community resources to address various social, mental, emotional, and financial issues.
- Recorded casework details in the Child Welfare System (CWS) to facilitate streamlined preparation of court reports and correspondence.
- Provides guidance to newly hired children's social workers regarding the Department's procedures, child welfare protocols, and interviewing techniques.
Therapist/MSW Intern
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Long Beach Child and Adolescent Program
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and therapy services for children with mental health disorders or behavior problems.
- Performed intake assessments on children aged 0-5 and adolescents aged 6-18, utilizing standardized screenings to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Included parent/guardian assessments in evaluations.
- Provided therapy to individuals and groups according to diagnosis and treatment objectives.
- Provided short and long-term treatment.
- Conducted visits to homes and schools as required by family and treatment plan to monitor progress towards outcome objectives.
- Provided referrals for medical care, learning remediation, legal, financial, housing, and other necessary services to achieve treatment objectives and goals.
- Ensured timely completion of essential DMH paperwork such as intake reports, progress notes, status reviews, and discharge summaries.
- Participated in weekly team meetings, contributing to discussions and presenting case treatment interventions and plans.
- Incorporated feedback from the team to make improvements
- Taken part in facilitating the Incredible Years evidence-based program designed for children and parenting groups.
Therapist/MSW Intern
Los Angeles Unified School District Harbor City Elementary School Healthy Start Program
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Determined the needs of children aged 0-11 and their families by conducting intake assessments, facilitating the development of coping strategies and problem-solving techniques to enhance academic success and encourage positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with parents/guardians and teachers to create comprehensive treatment plans for children's development and education
- Maximized parents' participation by providing assistance.
- Provided individual counseling to children, addressing anxiety, depression, and anger through behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced children's adaptability in life skills by conducting regular classroom and playground visits, instilling confidence in their capacity to accomplish desired changes.
- Collaborated with treatment team, parents, and teachers to consult on child's treatment goals and assess progress towards desired outcomes.
- Documented treatment interventions and achieved successful outcomes
- Referred individuals to necessary services for goal achievement
- Collaborated with teachers, family members, and peers to ensure the child's progress and minimize risk of abuse or neglect.
- Co-facilitated Second Step program in kindergarten classrooms.
- Promoted social-emotional competence and self-regulation skills to increase students' school success and decrease problem behaviors.
Assistant Branch Manager
First Financial Credit Union
Lakewood, California
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Managed business operations, overseeing cash handling, budgeting, cost control, payroll, sales forecasting, and growth objectives.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints, attentively listening to callers' needs for a positive customer experience.
- Handled and successfully resolved issues for upset callers, restoring confidence and trust. Utilized resourcefulness to promptly locate necessary information for efficient problem-solving. Developed innovative and optimal solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated customer service activities and resolved issues by daily interfacing with staff at corporate office and other locations
- Monitored branch performance by analyzing financial reports with the help of management information tools, identifying and tracking trends and issues
- Coached, trained, communicated, and motivated team members to foster a collaborative environment
- Delivered informative presentations on credit union products to various organizations including business communities and school districts.
- Established training programs to enhance employee knowledge and skills, resulting in improved branch operations.
- Applied sound supervisory principles and techniques to develop and manage a productive workforce, ensuring equal employment opportunities.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
05.2014
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
12.2009
Skills
- Superior client service
- Building productive relationships
- Resolving difficult situations
- Communication ability
- Interacting with others
- Prioritizing workload
- Multi-tasking
- Flexibility
- Working with little or no supervision
- Organizational skills
- Research skills
- Listening skills
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Training others
- Fluent in Samoan language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Services Practitioner III
County of Riverside
06.2015 - 06.2021
Therapist/MSW Intern
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Long Beach Child and Adolescent Program
01.2013 - 01.2014
Therapist/MSW Intern
Los Angeles Unified School District Harbor City Elementary School Healthy Start Program
01.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Branch Manager
First Financial Credit Union
01.1998 - 01.2007
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
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