Since completing Certificate III in Community Services in 2020 I was fortunate to gain employment with Youth Justice NSW as a Youth Officer.
I am passionate playing an active role in my community. Empowering our youth with self-determination whilst addressing the disproportionate number of Aboriginal children and young people in the juvenile justice system.
In recognition of my skills and attributes I have been able to successfully advance within my workplace to a Shift Supervisor role.
In my current position as Shift Supervisor I'm organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
I've acted in a Unit Manager position from July- September 2023, which was a good experiences, keeping a unit running, checking security and unit/rooms each day for damages, listening to residents on their needs and wants and how I can help them, keep in contact with each residents family to let them know how they are going. Also working with the shift supervisor's if we have an incident, and working along side them and guiding them and backing them in their decisions.
Responsibilities:
· Supervise young people in custody and ensure all their needs such as health, hygiene and wellbeing are met daily
· Respond to challenging situations
· Maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people and staff within the centre
· Proactively risk assess and solve problems
· Be a positive role model who is willing to reinforce boundaries
· Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies and procedures
· Follow a structured routine and help young people adjust to the routine by role modelling and demonstrating expectations
· Communicate well and find common ground with others
· Remain calm in high pressure situations
· Be energetic and enjoy working as part of a team
· Be willing to facilitate and participate in programs to develop the skills of young people
· Be confident in managing conflict in a high pressure and fast paced environment
· Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others
Certificate III in Community Services
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS016 Respond to clients needs
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community education services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks of collaborative networks
Certificate I Access To Work And Training
Certificate IV in Youth Justice
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT013 Support the progress and development of young people
CHCPRT016 Work in the Youth Justice environment
CHCPRT017 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres strait islander young people in youth justice system
CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Statement of Attainment First Aid Course
Statement of Attainment First Responder Negotiator
Lead My Team
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