Msw Esther O. Olaniran

Esther O. Olaniran, MSW, CSM has a diverse range of work experience in the social services field. Esther O. is currently serving as a Program Coordinator for Praying Single Mothers, a position they started in 2023. Prior to this, Esther worked as a Clinical Care Coordinator at Metrocare Services, starting in 2022 and continuing to the present. In this role, they conducted assessments to identify consumer needs, coordinated with internal and external providers, and developed programs to meet clients' needs.

Before joining Metrocare Services, Esther worked as a Case Manager (Intern) at the Muslim Community Center for Human Services from 2021 to 2021. In this role, they conducted assessments, strengthened their knowledge regarding eligibility guidelines and referral processes, and provided advice on improving client services.

Esther's earlier work experience includes roles such as Direct Support Professional at Texas Health and Human Services from 2017 to 2021, where they focused on client interaction, evaluated care plans, and coordinated risk mitigation strategies. Esther O. also worked as a Non-Medical Case Management (Intern) at Health Services of North Texas for a brief period in 2017, collaborating with service providers and maintaining client confidentiality.

In 2016, Esther served as a Student Intern at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, where they identified immediate threats to clients and implemented resources to solve client problems. Esther O. also facilitated customer compliance with agency policies to reduce children's placements in the foster care system.

Esther's earliest work experience includes a role as a Student Volunteer at the Denton County Boys & Girls Club in 2014, where they mentored children and engaged them in psychological development activities.

Esther O. Olaniran, MSW, CSM has a diverse education history in the field of Social Work. In 2013, they enrolled at Collin College but did not complete a specific degree program during their time there. Subsequently, from 2013 to 2017, Esther pursued their Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Texas Woman's University. Following that, in 2021, they obtained a Master's degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

In 2022, Esther pursued further education at the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business, where they obtained a Certification in Essentials of Project Management. This certification highlights their interest and expertise in project management within the business sector.

Esther has also obtained additional certifications that enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of Social Work. In 2022, they completed the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) program offered by the International Scrum Institute™. Additionally, they completed the "Scrum: The Basics" course through LinkedIn in the same year. In 2021, Esther obtained certifications in various areas, including Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from LivingWorks, Childhood and Adolescent Depression from Texas Health and Human Services, and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, as well as Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals, both from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Although not explicitly mentioned, Esther's education and certifications likely equip their with essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of social work, project management, and related areas.