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Dada Ajibodu

Dada Ajibodu

Kigali

Summary

Experienced counselling professional with history diversifying services to meet individual client needs. Works with care and compassion to deliver targeted care programmes for improved social and behavioural outcomes. Meticulous in assessments and monitoring to provide excellent care continuity. Caring and compassionate social care professional, committed to offering first-class, individualised support to service users. Skilled at adapting communication styles to build two-way conversation with clients. Designs comprehensive support packages to meet unique service user needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Social worker (Children and families)

Christ Kingdom Ministry
Ibadan, Oyo
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
  • Supervised small groups of adults with additional mental health needs in assigned therapy groups.
  • Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
  • Facilitated therapy and counselling sessions to help clients connect with qualified healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted disabled individuals in navigating systemic needs and programmes to meet required case management metrics.
  • Implemented individualised treatment plans for client issues related to substance abuse and mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with officials to prepare required legal documentation for court proceedings.
  • Advocated for client needs and rights with court officials, law enforcement personnel and regulatory agencies.
  • Liaised with multi-disciplinary professionals and caregivers to foster access to medical care.
  • Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
  • Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Reported on case progress, updates and interventions in alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Managed assigned caseload documentation in alignment with regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
  • Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
  • Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns through targeted assessments.
  • Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
  • Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
  • Promoted client well-being through effective case management, counselling and advocacy.
  • Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
  • Safeguarded client information with strict adherence to privacy and data security policies.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.

Medical social worker

University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
  • Worked with community organisations to create access to resources and assistance to meet client varying needs.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
  • Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
  • Promoted client well-being through effective case management, counselling and advocacy.
  • Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
  • Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns through targeted assessments.
  • Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
  • Safeguarded client information with strict adherence to privacy and data security policies.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Reported on case progress, updates and interventions in alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Liaised with multi-disciplinary professionals and caregivers to foster access to medical care.
  • Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
  • Managed assigned caseload documentation in alignment with regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
  • Offered trauma-informed resources and care options for clients undergoing crises.
  • Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
  • Guided clients through application processes for governmental assistance.
  • Assisted disabled individuals in navigating systemic needs and programmes to meet required case management metrics.
  • Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
  • Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.

Education

GCSEs - Art

Methodist Grammer School
Ibadan, Nigeria
05.1998 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social work

University of Ibadan
Ibadan/Nigeria
01.2014 - 12.2019

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Staff development
  • Gender-sensitive social work
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Mental health support
  • Confidential documentation and record-keeping
  • Emergency response training
  • Community outreach expert
  • Grief and bereavement counselling
  • Empathetic
  • Family maintenance
  • Child welfare and protective services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Strong communicator
  • Patient-centred care
  • Active listening
  • Behavioural therapy
  • Violence prevention
  • Natural leader
  • Confidentiality
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Behaviour pattern recognition
  • Behavioural therapy techniques
  • Crisis consultation
  • Couples counselling

Languages

Dutch
Beginner

Certification

Nigeria Association of Social Worker (License)

ZAB (KONFERENZ Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social worker (Children and families)

Christ Kingdom Ministry
01.2021 - 10.2023

Medical social worker

University College Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Social work

University of Ibadan
01.2014 - 12.2019

GCSEs - Art

Methodist Grammer School
05.1998 - 06.2024

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