Ayodele Olatunde

Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with 10+ years of experience in congregate residential settings, shelter services, mental health, and intensive case management. Brings direct, hands-on experience supporting individuals with serious mental illness through day-to-day residential living, crisis intervention, harm reduction, and skill building. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with complex clients, hold firm professional boundaries, and stabilize housing during periods of acute decompensation.

Experienced working in unpredictable, high-demand environments with minimal supervision, and committed to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and equity-focused practice.

Youth Services Worker - Wenson Support Service - Iqaluit, NU

(2024-12 - 2026-04)

• Provided intensive, goal-directed case management for youth in a group home setting, including individualized service planning, regular reassessment, and skill-building interventions.
• Supervised daily residential living in a congregate environment, supporting shared-space dynamics, house expectations, and community participation.
• Coached clients in personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, household responsibilities, budgeting, and time management — core daily living skills directly aligned with congregate housing support.
• Implemented individualized behaviour management programs and resolved conflict using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Recognized early warning signs of distress and intervened proactively to prevent escalation, maintaining resident dignity and safety.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers and social service agencies in coordinated, holistic care planning.
• Prepared detailed case histories, progress reports, and documentation to support continuity of care.

Community Support Worker – Shelter Services - Uquutaq Society Men's Shelter - Iqaluit, NU

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

• Delivered client-focused, harm-reduction services within a congregate shelter environment for men with complex mental health, addictions, and housing instability.
• Conducted intake screenings, assessed client eligibility, and developed strength-based relationships to support housing stability and personal growth.
• Responded calmly to medical emergencies and behavioral crises; applied non-judgmental, trauma-informed approaches in all interactions.
• Maintained rigorous health and safety protocols and reported maintenance or facility concerns promptly to ensure a safe residential environment.
• Managed administrative duties including incident documentation, intake records, supply tracking, and log entries in compliance with shelter standards.
• Participated in case conferences, team meetings, and the shelter's on-call rotation.
• Connected residents to community resources, healthcare, income supports, and social services through active advocacy and navigation.

Social Worker – Mental Health and Addictions - Federal Neuropsychiatric Center - Lagos, Nigeria

(2015-10 - 2021-02)

• Conducted 1,500+ comprehensive psychosocial assessments and adjudication decisions to determine appropriate care pathways for individuals with serious mental illness and addictions.
• Facilitated 200+ individual and group therapy sessions annually, resulting in a 70% improvement in client-reported coping skills.
• Responded to emergencies and relapse situations with immediate, recovery-oriented support and safety planning.
• Supported 200+ families through counselling; secured $25,000 in government funding, reducing family conflict reports by 30%.
• Provided psychoeducation to 500+ individuals on substance use prevention, with 80% reporting increased awareness.
• Maintained detailed, accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and client interactions in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Healthcare Support Worker – Patient Care & Coordination - Eatonville Care Centre - Toronto, ON

(2022-09 - 2024-11)

• Assisted 20+ clients daily with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Managed medication schedules for 24+ residents with 100% compliance rate; monitored vital signs and escalated health concerns resulting in early intervention in 12 incidents.
• Documented client conditions and services in compliance with regulatory standards, consistently exceeding benchmarks.

MSc - Clinical Social Work - Lagos State University (2020)

Certificate - Mental Health and Addiction - College of Business Health and Technology (2026)

BSc - Sociology - Bowen University (2011)