Fraud Investigator Youth Counselor

BENJAMIN A. ADEKUNLE

*** ******* ******, *** *****

Staten Island, NY 10303

Cell: 917-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I can utilize my Master Degree in Social Work and problem solving ability for professional growth and advancement.

PROFILE:

Highly organized, detail-oriented with concise communication strengths enhanced by affability and strong interpersonal skills; able to break down complex instructions into simple steps.

An astute ability to size up and relate well to individuals and groups on many levels, as well as sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity; diplomatic when dealing with difficult and impatient personalities.

Affable and easy to get along with, particularly when working with youth.

Compassionate and gentle, yet persuasive and firm in motivating people in special situations to maximize their potential.

Adept at encouraging youngsters and parents to apply themselves develop discipline and make the commitment to accomplish their goals and maximize their potential.

EDUCATION: Hunter College (CUNY), School of social work New York, NY

1/07 M.S.W.

1/93 College of Staten Island (CUNY) Staten Island, NY

B.S., Finance

1/92 A.A.S., Business

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

9/05-5/06 NYC, HRA, Family Independence Administration New York, NY

Social Worker Intern-900-Hour Placement in Special Project-Intensive Counseling

Provided short-term, crisis intervention-oriented therapy to individuals and their families in a multicultural environment.

Formulated psychosocial assessments and mental status; evaluated socio-economic needs; provided supportive counseling to clients and connected families.

Provided extensive client advocacy in assisting clients procure agency services and to successfully, make the transition from welfare to workfare.

Explored clients’ mental outlook and pro-active efforts to achieve realistic short-range and long term goals, such as vocational and continuing education, programs to promote self-reliance and mental health.

JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION

2/2013- 02/2019 Intensive In-Home Worker

Provide direct clinical care and therapeutic interventions with children with mental health diagnosis. Conduct assessment of ADL skills with clients.

Identify and establish clear therapeutic goals with child and family and be able to adapt therapeutic interventions to an In-Home-Setting. Participate in the development and implementation of behavioral plan.

Develop and create a therapeutic space and opportunity to work within a home setting that is surrounded by emotional and environmental stressors.

Attend monthly provider meeting and complete progress notes promptly.

9/90-12/12 NEW YORK Founding Hospital Staten Island, NY

Youth Counselor

Maintained and supervised up to 24 adolescents from dysfunctional families in a diagnostic setting.

Worked intensively with residents on a one-to-one basis, offering necessary counseling.

Maintained ongoing facility log, prepared incidents and behavior reports in regard to the residents’ progress while at the facility.

NYC Human Resources Administration New York, NY

6/95-Presnt Fraud Investigator II – Office of Revenue and Investigation

Investigate possible fraud situations, misconduct involving welfare recipients and other in all boroughs by reviewing case records and complaints.

Participate in the training of new investigators in proper in-house techniques and related aspects of investigations.

Acting as a unit supervisor to distribute and review cases.

AFFILIATIONS Member, National Association of Social Workers

References submitted upon request.

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