Emmanuel Abiona
Manor Lakes,VIC
Summary
Emmanuel is a motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and versatile Community Services Professional with exceptional client advocacy skills, comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting vulnerable and disadvantaged groups or individuals. well versed in crisis management and case management, passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support persons in need within high-risk environments, Passionate about building trust and rapport with high-risk persons through non-judgemental approach, patient demeanour and compassionate interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Ability Assist
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalised care plans for clients living with disability and mental health problems.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, medication administration, and mobility support.
- Monitors and documents client progress, reporting observations to the supervising team.
- Provides emotional support and encouragement to enhance the well-being of clients.
- Support clients during their hospital treatment and recovery journey.
- Assisted mental health professionals in the administration of therapeutic interventions and monitored patient responses to prescribed treatments.
Disability Support Worker
Jigsaw Blue
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Senior Associate/Case Manager
Sterling Elixirs Legal
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Conducts accurate and appropriate intake assessment of clients’ needs.
- Applies advanced case management principles to identify and assess complexity of individuals with special needs.
- Conducting Risk and safety assessments and provide appropriate service referrals.
- Conducting Referrals based on client’s needs after and during assessment.
- Opening and closing support periods
- Developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed case plans, case plan amendments, court support and ensure tasks and feedback are communicated within care teams to deliver appropriate services within time.
- Coordinate service delivery with key stakeholders and other agencies within the region in relation to Family violence.
- Police and law enforcement agencies relationship and information sharing.
- Financial and accommodation assistance.
- Group meetings and networking within the organisation and external agencies.
Voluntary Legal Support Associate (Case Managemen)
African Bar Association
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Regularly visited children and families that have experienced abuse.
- Offering or organizing counseling or support services.
- Keeping manual and electronic records up to date.
- Participating in trainings and supervision and team meetings.
- Do intake assessments and provide information.
- Provide referrals and support to clients.
- Carry out and demonstrate activities aimed at meeting client’s personal needs Voluntary works.
Education
Diploma Of Mental Health - Family And Community Services
Christa College
Melbourne, VIC12.2021
Certificate IV in Disability
Australasian Age Care College
Preston, VIC03.2020
Bachelor Of Law - Law Enforcement
Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti02.2012
Skills
- Case management
- Patient and family interaction
- Client Needs Assessment
- Time Management
- Environmental Impediments Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals and networking
- Efficient under pressure
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association
Additional Information
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid Child, Youth and Family Trauma top up units.
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in a trauma informed care
- CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with trauma and attachment issues and needs CHCPRT009 Provide primary residential care CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour National police check completed.
- Current working with children checks.
- Manual Handling Certificate. Fire Safety Induction Program.
- Infection Control. Mandatory Reporting Education.
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Ability Assist
09.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Jigsaw Blue
04.2019 - 09.2022
Senior Associate/Case Manager
Sterling Elixirs Legal
03.2015 - 12.2018
Voluntary Legal Support Associate (Case Managemen)
African Bar Association
07.2013 - 06.2018
Diploma Of Mental Health - Family And Community Services
Christa College
Certificate IV in Disability
Australasian Age Care College
Bachelor Of Law - Law Enforcement
Ekiti State University
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