Gift Ikechi Oji
Tel: +1-437-***-****, 819-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Five year experience working with costumer service and shelters in a drop-in centre environment dealing with vulnerable clients from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in working with people facing barriers such as mental health, social isolation, and substance abuse
• Strong crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills stemming from security background/working with Retirement home and helping out, Assist living
• Sensitive to challenges and issues faced by women who had experienced domestic violence, passionate to offer help
• Extensive case management experience in intake evaluations, eligibility assessments and service plan development
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation including OW and ODSP Acts, MFIPPA, Shelter Standards, and Ontario Residential Tenancies Act
• Completion of a wide range of Community Service Worker coursework
• Formal training on Shelter Standards, Standard First Aid/CPR, Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression, Inclusive Shelter Environment LGBTQ2S and Case Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chesley Park retirement home London -2020-2021
Salvation army Florence booth House shelter for women-2018-2020 Drop-In Worker/Security Guard, Magnum Protective Services, Toronto, ON 2014 - 2015
• Applied a client-centred approach to work with chronically homeless adults, including those with history of substance use
• Engaged clients into conversation, built rapport and assessed their needs
• Provided services and information on clothing, housing, health care and counselling
• Communicated with clients with empathy using active listening skills to find out their needs and provided help or made appropriate referrals
• Advised case managers and other staff on recurring issues in facility
• Used de-escalation techniques to problem solve situations involving diverse clients, including those with mental health issues
• Prepared and served nutritious food
• Supervised drop-in faculties run by Fred Victor Centre to ensure a safety environment for clients and staff
Security Guard, Nexus Protective Services, Toronto, ON 2011 - 2013
• Provided security services in a variety of residential, commercial, and institutional environments
• Patrolled assigned areas on foot to protect the safety of building inhabitants and prevent from property loss or damage
• Monitored emergency building systems, remained constantly vigilant of irregularities such as fire hazards and maintenance issues
• Carried out administrative tasks including preparation of routine standardized reports and providing supervisors with consistent updates
EDUCATION/Training /CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma in Nursing and patient care revised (Alison) 2018 Crisis Prevent Certificate
2016-2017
Case Management
Documentation Skills
Standard First Aid/CPR
Shelter Standards
Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression
Inclusive Shelter Environment LGBTQ2S
Diffusing Hostility
Trans Inclusion
Toronto Hostel Training Centre, Toronto ON
Addiction Community Service Worker Courses 2013 - 2014 CDI College, Toronto ON
Courses included: Crisis Prevention; Alcohol and Drug Treatment; Pharmacology; Health Promotion
Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Behaviorprise Consulting Inc., Toronto, ON
Health and Safety Training Program 2014
Magnum Protective Services, Toronto, ON
Certifications include: WHMIS; GHS; Fire Watch; Fall Prevention & Site Safety Security Guard License 2010
Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services