Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Work Related Skills And Attributes
Attributes
Days Available
Personal Information
Volunteer Experience
References
Certification
Fishing, swimming, bike riding, walking, chess
Languages
Timeline
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Adam Whitehead

Springwood,QLD

Summary

To obtain Part-time employment to allow me to support my family Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with [Number] years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Lifestyle Solutions
06.2015 - Current
  • Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
  • Contributed to a supportive residential atmosphere by modeling healthy behaviors and boundaries for residents to emulate.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
  • Monitored residents'' progress, documenting observations and providing feedback to case managers for ongoing treatment planning adjustments.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
  • Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

School Chaplain

Scripture Union Australia
02.2015 - 12.2023
  • Wishart State School

Wynnum State School

  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns related to their child''s spiritual wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with school administration to develop and implement faith-based programs for the school community.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusivity by embracing diversity among students and staff members within various religious backgrounds.

School Chaplain

Scripture Union Australia
01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Wishart State school
  • Wynnum State School

Ehealth Facilitator

Aspen Medical
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Conducted interviews with disputants, witnesses and any additional relevant groups or individuals.
  • Reviewed legal documents and contracts to determine potential conflicts and disputes.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Roc Building
07.2012 - 03.2013

Education

Diploma of Youth Work -

Tafe
Loganlea, QLD
12.2014

Certificate 3 in carpentry -

12.2011

Attended Redeemer Lutheran College (Brisbane) -

01.2011

Certificate 4 in Youth Ministry -

01.2006

Attended Logan Uniting Primary School (Brisbane) -

01.1998

Skills

  • Educational Support

  • Mental Health Support

  • Positive Reinforcement

  • Community resources navigation

  • Emotional Support

  • Cultural Competency

  • Active Listening

  • Customer Service

  • Home visits

  • Reliability

Accomplishments

    successful fundraising events

    apart of annual camping teams

  • Documented and resolved young people issues which led to engaging in class.
  • Collaborated with team of youth worker in the development of SLCC.

Work Related Skills And Attributes

  • Highly developed multitasking skills and problem solving skills
  • Deep understanding of the importance of team-work and work relationships with other departments and co-workers.
  • Ability to learn new skills, technology and software quickly

Attributes

I work well with others and am trustworthy, friendly, hard working, honest and dedicated to any assigned task. I have an energetic, committed and easy going approach to life that puts in a 100 percent effort in everything I undertake. I like to be helpful, encouraging towards others and am always interested to learn more.

Days Available

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/20/87
  • Nationality: Australian

Volunteer Experience

  • Hillsong street teams, 2010/2011
  • RBC youth leader, 2012/2013
  • Radio 4KQ Special Children’s Christmas party, 02/03
  • Samaritans Purse Christmas Child Packaging, 12/04
  • Octane Youth Group, 2006, 2 days a week Feb-Dec
  • Leadership 2006/07
  • Red Frogs, 08

References

  • Ron Vanden Burg, 0458028209, Deputy Principal/ line manager
  • Hayley parker, 0402 361 107, teacher-colleague

Certification

Hope and healing

TCI

CURRENT FIRT AID

Fishing, swimming, bike riding, walking, chess

When i have time away from family life i love to spend time in nature 

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Lifestyle Solutions
06.2015 - Current

School Chaplain

Scripture Union Australia
02.2015 - 12.2023

School Chaplain

Scripture Union Australia
01.2015 - 12.2023

Ehealth Facilitator

Aspen Medical
01.2013 - 12.2013

Roc Building
07.2012 - 03.2013

Diploma of Youth Work -

Tafe

Certificate 3 in carpentry -

Attended Redeemer Lutheran College (Brisbane) -

Certificate 4 in Youth Ministry -

Attended Logan Uniting Primary School (Brisbane) -

Adam Whitehead