William Ajibola
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Experienced and dedicated community health worker consistently achieves organizational goals through the implementation of effective and well-organized practices. Adaptable and skilled in handling high-pressure situations, embracing new challenges, and enhancing community health initiatives. Dependable and organized candidate excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive mindset. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to ensure community objectives are met. Demonstrates unwavering commitment and meticulous attention to detail in delivering culturally sensitive services. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a comprehensive understanding of public health/behavioral health principles and strategies. Thrives in fast-paced community settings while maintaining composure during challenging circumstances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
VNS Health
05.2024 - Current
- Provide in-home crisis intervention services and develop individualized treatment plans for stabilization
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate client needs and risk levels
- Utilize therapeutic techniques such as CBT and trauma-informed care to support clients and families
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care and referrals to long-term services to ensure continuity of care
- Advocate for clients, ensuring access to community resources and mental health support
- Monitor client progress and provide psychoeducation on coping strategies
- Ensure accurate documentation of interventions, treatment plans, and conduct follow-up care
- Provide psychoeducation to clients and families on managing symptoms, developing coping strategies, and utilizing available resources
- Facilitate family interventions and mediate conflict to restore stability within the home
- Respond to emergency situations and coordinate with emergency services (e.g., police, ambulance) as required
- Participate in regular supervision sessions and team meetings to review cases and discuss ongoing professional development
Community Supervision Worker at Migrant Asylum (DHS)
The TemPositions Group of Companies
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment for residents, while also enforcing policies and regulations to maintain a positive community
- Building relationships with residents (migrants) through one-on-one interactions, community building events, and other activities
- Encouraging residents to engage in positive and healthy behaviors and helping them navigate challenges or conflicts that arise in their living environment
- Responding to emergencies, safety concerns, and other incidents that may occur within the residential community
- Analyzing community engagement metrics to measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and identify areas for improvement
- Child development
- Promote child safety by performing inspections in resident apartments/rooms and informing parents of safety tips and possible hazards
- Partnership with DHS (Department of homelessness)
- Supervising
Medical Assistant Shift Lead
CentralMed Urgent Care
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Instructing patients about medication and special diets
- Extensive experience working with patients with addictions, providing support, and implementing treatment plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care and connect patients with appropriate resources
- Working with DD population
- Conducted assessments, facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, and monitored progress towards recovery
Outreach Coordinator/Advisor - Supervisor
One Girl At a Time (Amona Media)
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness
- Fundraising
- Working with women and children and connecting clients to programs like WIC and grants available
- Case managing
- Provide education and guidance to individuals families
Education
Bachelor's - Public Health
University at Albany
Albany, NY12.2022
Skills
- Conflict management
- Documentation review/Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Medical Office Experience
- Leadership/Supervising experience
- Care plans/Case management
- Childcare/Experience with teens
- Suicide Prevention/Self-Harm Prevention
- Medical records/Data collection
- Addiction counseling
- Data entry
- Behavioral Management
- Public health
- Behavioral health
- Specialized care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Safety plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Health coaching
- Social work
- Mental Health Support
Certification
- Driver's License, 04/01/21, 01/01/29
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Assessments
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 06/01/22
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 01/01/24
- Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 06/01/22
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 06/01/22
- Customer service, Proficient, 12/01/22
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 02/01/24
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 09/01/23
- Medical terminology, Proficient, 06/01/22
- Protecting patient privacy, Proficient, 06/01/22
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Behavioral Health Specialist
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
VNS Health
05.2024 - Current
Community Supervision Worker at Migrant Asylum (DHS)
The TemPositions Group of Companies
12.2022 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant Shift Lead
CentralMed Urgent Care
12.2021 - 12.2022
Outreach Coordinator/Advisor - Supervisor
One Girl At a Time (Amona Media)
01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor's - Public Health
University at Albany
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