Linda 'Ewuraesi' Nyarko
13 Sudbury St, Apt 111, Worcester
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in social and direct care, offering a proven track record in leadership, program management, and client-centered support. Adept at driving positive outcomes for individuals through strategic care coordination, mental health advocacy, and skill development.
In my roles as Assistant Program Manager and Supervisor, I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams, optimized program delivery, and empowered disadvantaged clients to achieve greater independence and well-being. Known for my ability to create transformative care environments, I consistently foster a culture of respect, diversity, compassion, and excellence. My work is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges, pursue their goals, and enhance their quality of life. Recognized for my unwavering commitment to operational excellence and exceptional client service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
Justice Resource Institute
09.2024 - Current
- Ensure program safety and compliance with safety and security procedure while on site, and also through rotating on call coverage
- Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for students
- Support the professional development of Residential Counselors through training and supervision.
- Support all efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of students though direct care
- Support staff and programming through my knowledge of the policies and procedures
Assistant Program Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager/Director to create program vision and a positive working environment.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of programming for individuals.
- Assist with staffing and other aspects of program management
- Possess a high level of organizational and communication skills.
- Provide direct care support to individuals served
- Provide guidance and support to staff
- Management of petty cash funds
- Staff scheduling and allocation per established staff/individual served ratios within programs
- Oversees accurate and timely collection of individual served data by Direct Care Staff per individual goals and objectives
- Enters data into electronic health system
- Plan and create activities for individuals served
- Creates milieu support, schedules, and other materials
Direct Care Professional (Supervisor)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Supporting and implementing individualized care, behavioral support and treatment plans based on unique needs, strengths and personal objectives and goals for clients with disabilities such as autism, ADHD and behavioral issues using ABA and DBT.
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program clients while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors, providing crisis intervention during times of crisis or distress.
- Advocating for the rights and interests of residents. Empowering residents to advocate for themselves.
- Providing client documentation
- Facilitating life skills training to include daily living activities, time, health & hygiene management, communication skills, and conflict resolution. Promoting social and recreational activities tailored to residents’ interests and preferences.
Mental Health and Psych Ward Officer
Passions Clinic
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Implemented person-centered plans designed to support and assist adults, youth, and children with individual development, community disability/development, behavior management and personal care.
- Supported individuals to participate in a meaningful way in their personal life planning, and in the definition and expansion of opportunities for personal growth and valued roles within the community.
- Support to minimize risks and maximize participation/inclusion, and referred more complex situations to more experienced resources where appropriate.
- Adhered to established policies, practices, and operational/medical protocols.
- Supported individuals with general access to opportunities, and participation in the community.
Corporate Social Worker
Vodafone Foundation
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Supporting sustainable initiatives of the foundation that drives social change, improve people’s lives and solves pressing social needs.
- Leading and identifying affinity programs to present to management for approval.
- Facilitation of process for charitable contributions to be made to communities, community groups and Non-Governmental Organizations.
- Championing projects in the Vodafone health line and instant schools for children and the youth.
- Developing communications for the team.
Social worker
Department of social welfare (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection)
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervision of youth detention centers and care programs.
- Organizing special education services, and social events/activities for children and the youth.
- Investigations, processing and placement of missing children and children without legal guardians.
- Providing updates and reports on operations of detention centers and centers of children with special needs, and all administration and documentation related to patient care.
- Supervision of periodic payments and disbursing of payments.
Social worker/Administrative assistant (National service personnel)
Department of social welfare (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection)
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Filing of Client Case.
- Working on summons and subpoenas.
- Scheduling arbitration meetings.
- Supervision of child support payment and record keeping.
- Registration of Day Care Centers.
Administrative Assistant (Internship)
Department of social welfare (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection)
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Filing of client cases.
- Working on summons and subpoenas.
- Booking of arbitration dates and calendar management.
- All other administrative duties.
Education
BA (hons) - Sociology and Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06-2015
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Winneba Senior High School
Winneba06-2011
Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Management
- MAP certified and active Standard first Aid/CPR certification A clean driving license
- Experience working with clients who have disabilities such as Autism, ADD, ADHD, and behavioral challenges
- Experience using ABA and DBT
- Experience in providing social/patient care, patient management and mental health support to diverse populations
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
Justice Resource Institute
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Program Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
09.2023 - 05.2025
Direct Care Professional (Supervisor)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 09.2023
Mental Health and Psych Ward Officer
Passions Clinic
11.2019 - 10.2021
Corporate Social Worker
Vodafone Foundation
09.2018 - 11.2019
Social worker
Department of social welfare (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection)
12.2016 - 08.2018
Social worker/Administrative assistant (National service personnel)
Department of social welfare (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection)
09.2015 - 08.2016
Administrative Assistant (Internship)
Department of social welfare (Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection)
06.2014 - 08.2014
BA (hons) - Sociology and Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Winneba Senior High School
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Photography, reading(fiction & non-fiction), designing and fashion , fitness and wellness (gym and pilates)