Olumide Samuel Olowe
Officer
Summary
Mental Health practitioner with over 6 years of experience providing a wide variety of individual, group and familial counselling techniques and interventions strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports. Strong background in supporting clients within different issues.
Have also enjoy working in homlessness sector for more than 3years, am a prolific leader and experience of expertise are analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Services Manager
Launch Housing & Uniting
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Viv’s Place: (Family & children Homelessness)
- Managed and coordinated services supporting families and children experiencing homelessness, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care
- Developed and implemented operational strategies aligned with organizational goals to address housing insecurity and promote family stability
- Supervised and supported a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities
- Oversaw case management services, ensuring tailored support plans for families to secure long-term housing, access education, and improve overall well-being
- Established and maintained partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and service providers to enhance program outcomes
- Monitored program effectiveness, analysed data, and prepared comprehensive reports for senior leadership and funding bodies
- Responded to crises affecting families, implementing effective strategies to ensure safety and resolution
- Organized initiatives to empower families and children, fostering resilience and community integration
- Viv’s Place: (Family & children Homelessness)
Senior Recovery Worker
Monash Health & Wellways
07.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Supporting Mental Health Recovery (A&Eparc Prevention & Recovery care Service)
- Supporting Mental Health Recovery (A&Eparc Prevention & Recovery care Service)
Coordinator
Launch Housing & Holmesglen University
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Youth Homelessness
- (Education First Youth Foyer)
- Oversaw the daily operations of the Education First Youth Foyer program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and youth homelessness initiatives
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, including Holmesglen University, to deliver educational and housing support services to young people
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and advocacy for young people transitioning to independent living and education pathways
- Facilitated personalized plans for residents to achieve housing stability, academic success, and personal development
- Managed a team of youth workers, providing supervision, training, and professional development to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Cultivated and maintained strong partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and support services to enhance program outcomes
- Monitored program performance and prepared detailed reports on outcomes, challenges, and achievements for senior management and stakeholders
- Responded effectively to crises involving residents, implementing strategies to ensure safety and well-being
- Organized community engagement activities and workshops to foster a sense of belonging and life skill development among residents
- Youth Homelessness
- (Education First Youth Foyer)
Community Mental Health Practitioner Team Leader
Monash Health & Mind Australia
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provide leadership and management to teams across GPH including the provision of supervision and performance reviews and provide regular updates to the Manager Mental Health Recovery Services
- Provide leadership, advice and support in ensuring the successful transition of PIR to the NDIS
- Monitor financial budgets to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of resources in accordance with program and funding guidelines including approval of expenditure
- Identify, engage with, and promote services to appropriate stakeholders within the local community that strengthen relationships and facilitate the successful implementation of programs
- Represent Mind at internal and external meetings, provide support, share information and training, and actively participate in promotion of the services
- Approve initial assessment decisions through central intake and assessment
- Contribute to gap analysis to reflect service needs within the region
- Oversight of the central registration system to ensure data reporting requirements are met
- Complete progress reports against deliverables in accordance with funding and organisational requirements
- Ensure all employees and subcontractors complete training on the use of resources, tools and templates
- Implement and manage the communications strategy including the identification of key stakeholders and communication mechanisms
Gen U St Karin-gal
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Mental Health Support Worker
- Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions
- Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Mental Health Support Worker
OC Connections
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Disability House Supervisor
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Rostering and organizing team meeting
- Facilitating training and coordinating group
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Used of system to maintain and records of services performed and apparent condition of patients
- Adhered to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
- Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors, and parents to increase child health and happiness
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to ensure correct medication administration
- Disability House Supervisor
- Supervised team of 8 staff members
- Coordinate Team of 10 staff
- Managed 3 program portfolio: Swimming, Gym, Sport, Reading
Education
Master of Social Work -
Federation University
Melbourne, VIC12.2025
Bachelor of Community and Human Services -
Federation University
Melbourne, VIC02.2022
Diploma of Counselling -
Australia Institute Of Business and Innovation
Melbourne, VIC02.2022
Advance Diploma of Leadership & Management -
National Career Institute
Melbourne, VIC03.2021
Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention -
National Career Institute
Melbourne, VIC03.2021
Diploma of Community Service: Family and Community Services -
Fmedge
Melbourne, VIC01.2019
Certificate IV in Disability: Disability Studies -
Job Training Institute
Dandenong, VIC01.2016
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Education
Greenfield Education
Greenfields WA 621009.2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Treatment and discharge planning
- Case documentation
- Learning disability awareness
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Case management
- Records management
- Indicators of child abuse
- Clinical interventions
- Counselling
- Psychosocial support
- Social skills teaching
- Team building
- Staff development
- Service delivery
- Operations management
- Business analysis
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Reliable and responsible
- Regulations compliance
- Workplace safety
- Employee training and development
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Leadership development
- Performance evaluations
- Quality assurance
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 or more staff members.
- Coordinator Team of 10
- Managed 3 program portfolio
Certification
National Career Institute
Melbourne VIC
Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention (March 2021)
Fmedge
Melbourne, VIC
Diploma of Community Service: Family and Community Services (2019)
Job Training Institute
Dandenong, VIC
Certificate IV in Disability: Disability Studies – (2016)
Greenfield Education
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (September 2015)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Best Leader/Most Emphathetic/Most Supportive
Award that's was given to me by one of the staff that i manage.
Interests
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Team Sports
- Mindfulness Practices
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Playing Sports
- Reading
- Fashion and Style
Timeline
Services Manager
Launch Housing & Uniting
01.2024 - Current
Coordinator
Launch Housing & Holmesglen University
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Recovery Worker
Monash Health & Wellways
07.2019 - Current
Community Mental Health Practitioner Team Leader
Monash Health & Mind Australia
01.2018 - 01.2022
Gen U St Karin-gal
06.2017 - 01.2021
OC Connections
01.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Community and Human Services -
Federation University
Diploma of Counselling -
Australia Institute Of Business and Innovation
Advance Diploma of Leadership & Management -
National Career Institute
Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention -
National Career Institute
Diploma of Community Service: Family and Community Services -
Fmedge
Certificate IV in Disability: Disability Studies -
Job Training Institute
Master of Social Work -
Federation University
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Education
Greenfield Education
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