Augustine Aigbekaen

Experience

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  Housing Information Services

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Undergraduate Student

  Worked with the homeless population to secure emergency shelter and transitional housingAssisted individuals to fill out government documents such as Ontario Works, ODSP, etc. Completed risk assessment for suicidal ideations and self-harm / provided counselling and resourcesWorked collaboratively with clients and families to develop smart goals and implementation plansUsed service assessment tool for questionnaires and VI-SPDAT to assess client’s situation and riskMade appropriate community referrals as per client and family’s needsWorked in an interdisciplinary team to address the needs of clients and limit safety riskAdvocated on behalf of clients for appropriate housing and other community servicesWorked with program supervisor and provided monthly statistical reports using CPIPI and HERIN system Show less

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  Freedom Support Services Inc.

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Residential Support Worker

  Worked with individuals facing homelessness, living with complex mental health illness, addiction, developmental and physical disabilities to attain housing, mental and physical wellbeing. Worked in a multi-disciplinary environment to provide effective and supportive programs. Used Dialectic Behavioural Therapy and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to treat destructive behavioural. Identified the needs of the clients and collaborated with community agencies to achieve set goals. Provided support for client’s personal development through life skills and education. Encouraged community engagement with recreational programs, social events and organizational planning. Promoted independence through teaching of positive behaviour, healthy choices and decision-making. Administered medications as prescribed and monitored symptoms or adverse reaction whenever necessary. Data collection: ensured all appropriate paper work were completed by using CIS / Pirouette database Show less

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  PLASP Child Care Services

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

  Relief Program Supervisor

  Work with children living with developmental and intellectual disability and their families. Work in collaboration with children, families and stakeholders to design and implement individual support plan (ISP) as well as Individual Education Plan (IEP) that are tailored toward the needs of children. Contribute to building an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respect the dignity and worth of everyone. Support children with building skills necessary to live a productive and fulfilling life and provide education to families on different aspects of intellectual disability. Show less

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  CBI Health Group

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

  Residential Support Worker

  Provide a group or one-on-one emotional and life skills training support to individuals with mental health condition and developmental disability. Use service tools such as AIMS system to provide full service support and documentation. Use Safe Management Tools to manage clients’ crisis situation with focus on non-intrusive de-escalation and environmental management as an antidote to predictable crisis. Liaise with families and friends of clients as required to address needs and to develop Behavioural Support Plan (BSP), including sharing information on evidence-based support method with team. Work as an individual and as a member of inter-disciplinary team to provide full biopsychosocial support to clients, including medication monitoring and administration. Assist in the assessment of day-to-day needs of clients, including the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcome. Perform other tasks as assigned. Show less

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  Addiction Services for York Region

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Addictions Counsellor

  Work collaboratively with Humber River Hospital emergency team in a multidisciplinary environment with nurses, psychiatrist, doctors, mental health clinicians, social workers and community partners to help facilitate treatment plan for individuals presenting with chronic and acute comorbid conditions such as addictions, mental health and problem gambling.

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  Canadian Mental Health Association

  Apr 2021 - now

  Crisis Support Worker
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  St. Joseph's Hospital

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Graduate Student

  Worked collaboratively to develop and implement dialectical behavioural therapy-based emotions regulation program for black indigenous people of colour (BIPOC) who identify as victims of race-based discriminationWorked collaboratively to facilitate a 12-week DBT-based emotions regulation program for BIPOC youthsParticipated in a one-on-counselling session for young people living with racial and intergenerational traumaCompleted an intake assessment with young people seeking counselling supportDocumented progress notes, case management notes and intake assessment notes in accordance with company policies and procedures Attended clinical meetings where clinical issues relating to clients are been discussed and made an input accordinglyCompleted other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor Show less

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  Niagara Children's Centre

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Graduate Student

  Worked in collaboration with other clinical teams to support children with diagnoses of Neurocognitive disorder and developmental disorder and their families in accessing social services supportProvided education to families about financial and social services resources available within the regionDeveloped family and children's mental health and financial resources handout that is family and children-centred Attended clients' homes to assist in completing financial applications such as Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program and special Services at home application (SSAH) and provided education on services available to families within the Niagara Region such as Ontario Autism Programs (OAP), Contact Niagara, Bethesda programs etc.Worked in collaboration with other clinical teams such as Pediatricians, occupational therapists, Speech Language pathologists, and physiotherapists to provide support to families and children that received diagnoses from the Pediatrician Assisted program coordinator in developing and facilitating programs geared toward meeting the social and developmental needs of children that access the centreAttended team meetings, workshops, and training sessions organized by the companyDocumented progress notes, assessment documents, and case management notes in accordance with company policies and procedures. Show less

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  Prime Mental Health Services

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior Clinical Director

  Oversees the day-to-day operationalization of private mental health clinicProvide direction to all clinical teams on the direction of the practice, including future projectionsProvide clinical support and supervision to the entire company clinical structure by posit as a resource personProvide policy and program direction, management team and inspectors in clinical discipline.Collaborate with management teams on matters relating to the provision of quality clinical services and client experience.Provide leadership and direction for the development, implementation, clarification and evaluation of comprehensive operational policies and programs for Prime Mental Health ServicesLead, coordinate or contribute to special projects and initiatives within the companyModel leadership in cultural diversity issues.Develop communication materials (both regular & ad hoc) for diverse Service AreasAct as liaison between various senior management and staff on issues/correspondence managementFoster collaboration and partnerships by liaising with all stakeholders as prescribed by the company policiesWork one-on-one in providing clinical support to various highly demanding clients Show less