Abdi Sigale
Balga, WA,WA
Summary
Demonstrates expertise in community development with a strong capacity for building rapport with clients and colleagues. Engages in methodical planning and implementation of client action plans that lead to meaningful outcomes. Committed to fostering teamwork and promoting client well-being in NGO and community development environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Worker
Thrive
Perth, Western Australia
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Receiving allocated cases from Team Leader
- Conducting pre-engagement risk assessments with clients before initial meeting
- Drafting and implementing client action plan (CAP) strategies and case facilitation
- Using and engaging existing support services to address potential issues such as, alcohol and drug use; mental illnesses, hoarding, family and concerns, social issues, and disability
- Liaising with housing services officer, attending case conferencing with Department of Communities (housing), agencies or community workers to discuss and exchange information about clients' issues or tenancy
- Attending monthly meetings with housing services officer (HSO) to discuss progress of clients
- Attending fortnightly Thrive meetings and attending case reviews with Team Leader
Youth Residential Worker
Life Without Barriers
Perth, Western Australia
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Form/maintain professional and nurturing relationships with young clients
- Build trust with clients through visible interest and active engagement
- Provide appropriate adult role model; engage with activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth.
- Support involvement of family; if approved by DCPFS case manager, facilitate family contact
- Assist young person to participate in making decisions about activities undertaken
Youth Justice Residential Worker
Outcare
Perth, Western Australia
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Provide person-centred support to young people at risk of being involved in the justice system
- Support clients to attend meetings and appointments in the community
- Advocate for and encourage clients to make positive choices
- Facilitating access to education and medication administration, domestic duties, life skills and budgeting
- Work with professionals to provide the best possible services to clients
Support Worker
Senses WA
Perth, Western Australia
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide tailored support to clients; promote health and well-being
- Work with professionals to provide best possible service to clients
- Administer medication, conduct community outings, school drop-offs and pick-ups, etc.
Indigenous Outreach Worker
Arche Health
Perth
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Work closely with other primary health clinics, allied health providers
- To improve health access for Aboriginal people; and to provide education sessions to enable and improve Aboriginal clients to self-manage their health and wellbeing
- Distribute information and resources to the Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders
- Encourage attendance at health appointments including assisting with providing transport, collecting prescriptions, completing forms and making follow-up appointments
- Follow up referrals with allied health and medical appointments to ensure client needs are met
Assistant Educator
United Family Day-Care
Mirrabooka, WA
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Supervised and monitored safety of children; prepared meals; organised meal times and snacks for children
- Helped children keep good hygiene; kept records of children’s progress, routines and interests
- Organised activities; implement curriculum to help children learn about world etc.
- Developed schedules and routines to ensure that children had enough physical activity, rest and playtime
- Watched for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children; raise issues with parents
Support Worker
Silver Chain
Perth, WA
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Assessed clients' practical and emotional needs, providing tailored emotional support
- Assisted clients with domestic tasks, promoting independence through cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping
- Facilitated client participation in community activities and provided transportation to appointments as needed
Education
Certificate IV - Community Services
Tafe
Perth, Western AustraliaSkills
- Observation and recording
- Instructional
- Client advocacy
- Interpersonal
- Organizational
- Crisis intervention
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team building & mentoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Working out in the gym
- Playing soccer socially
- Reading socially engaging books
- Going to the movies
- Enjoying the outdoors
Residency
Permanent Resident
Personal Information
- Available: Ready for Immediate Start
- Title: Mr
- Driving License: WA Driver’s Licence
Timeline
Case Worker
Thrive
04.2024 - 01.2025
Youth Residential Worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2023 - 09.2024
Youth Justice Residential Worker
Outcare
03.2020 - 04.2024
Support Worker
Senses WA
07.2018 - 03.2020
Indigenous Outreach Worker
Arche Health
01.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Educator
United Family Day-Care
02.2014 - 12.2014
Support Worker
Silver Chain
03.2013 - 01.2014
Certificate IV - Community Services
Tafe