Ameka Kumar
Glenfield,Australia
Summary
A driven professional with a proven background in providing key worker and case management support to young families and children. Highly aware of culturally and linguistically diverse nature of her client base, combined with her resourcefulness in collecting relevant information from key stakeholders, documenting plans to achieve the clients objectives and providing hands on support and coordination to both individuals and their families to achieve positive outcomes. Thrives on learning new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Superior work ethic with excellent communication and organisation skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Key Worker - Village Connect Program
Uniting (NSW/ACT)
Sydney, NSW
06.2023 - Current
- Promoting the Village Connect program, which is a pilot program in partnership with Karitane and Sonder in the South Western Sydney Local Health District developed to support young parents and their children.
- Developing client-centred plans through evidence-based frameworks, approaches, and models.
- Undertaking holistic assessments of the family, service navigation and coordination, case management, and ongoing engagement and support for clients with transitions into community recourses as part of exit planning.
- Working with young parents and other key stakeholders in a flexible and responsive way including home visits, cold calling, and meeting families in community environments.
- Provide planning, support and structure for child and family safety, including incident forms and safety planning where domestic violence breaches have occurred.
- Providing clients with transport capability to access necessary services.
- Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of services and build relationships with relevant and diverse service providers on behalf of the client.
- Assisting clients to navigate a range of government and non-government organisations and agencies, including but not limited to Centrelink, NDIS, health services, education institutions, legal services and housing.
- Ensuring that appropriate records are updated and maintained, including submitting daily reports, contact reports, incident reports, and any other appropriate reports.
- Identifying and engaging in new training and development opportunities to better support colleagues and clients to meet their goals.
- A registered Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator using reflective practice to prioritize the quality of relationship enhancement over behaviour management for parents to meet children needs.
- A BAP (Being a Parent) Facilitator and BUGK (Bringing Up Great Kids) Facilitator, sharing knowledge and strategies with developing positive parent-child relationships and healthy attachment styles.
- Engaged in volunteer groups and committees to collaborate with other programs and share successes and challenges in meeting client goals.
- Engage in events such Youth Day and NAIDOC week.
Assistant Educator
G8 Education
Sydney, NSW
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed centre policies and government regulations to ensure children’s health and safety are met.
- Provided care and supervision for children of various ages whilst actively participating in activities.
- Provide secure and nurturing environment for children to learn and explore.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Planned and implemented engaging learning activities to encourage social skills, creativity, and expression.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Prepared daily reflective progress reports and incident reports.
- Coordinated assigned duties with other educators and team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed professional, friendly, and collaborative relationships with families by encouraging open communication.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Youth and Community Support Worker
Maple Community Services
Sydney, NSW
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Developing and maintaining quality outcomes for clients with various needs and their family.
- Presenting professional standards with clients to model positive behaviour.
- Establish rapport with clients of all ages to assist them to develop skills for living within the community.
- Assisting in the provision of services for clients without regard for ethnic background, race, gender, disability, religious beliefs, and sexual preferences.
- Ensuring that appropriate records are updated and maintained, including submitting daily reports, contact reports, incident reports, and any other appropriate reports.
Childcare Work Placement
World of Learning
Prestons, NSW
10.2019 - 10.2019
Childcare Work Placement
Bambino's Kindergarten
Glenfield, NSW
08.2019 - 08.2019
Stock Filler/Customer Service
Kmart
Blacktown, NSW
09.2011 - 09.2012
Customer Service
Gloria Jean's Coffee
Blacktown, NSW
01.2011 - 02.2012
Customer Service
Chooks 'n' Stuff Pizza
Blacktown, NSW
01.2010 - 12.2010
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW2022
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW
Online2019
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Marketing
TAFE NSW
Blacktown College2012
Skills
- Aracy Common Approach Champion
- Circle of Security Parenting Facilitation
- Working with Families and Children
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- Family Support and Improvement Plans
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Home Visits and Safety Assessments
- Detailed Report Writing
- Focused on Self Development
Certifications and Approvals
- Mental Health First Aid - Uniting - August 2024
- Being A Parent (BAP) Facilitator - Karitane - July 2024
- Registered Circle Of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator - Circle Of Security International - May 2024
- Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Facilitator - Uniting - May 2024
- Aracy Common Approach Of Practice - Department of Communities and Justice - August 2023 to Current
- Family Partnership Model Foundation training- January 2023
- First Aid - HLTAID001 - September 2022
- Basic Emergency Life Support - HLTAID010 - September 2022
- CPR - HLTAID000 - September 2022
- Psychological First Aid Certificate - Western Sydney University 2019
- Working with Children Check number: WWC19430223V
- NDIS Worker Check number: 11255404
References
Available on request
Timeline
Young Key Worker - Village Connect Program
Uniting (NSW/ACT)
06.2023 - Current
Youth and Community Support Worker
Maple Community Services
11.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Educator
G8 Education
02.2022 - 06.2023
Childcare Work Placement
World of Learning
10.2019 - 10.2019
Childcare Work Placement
Bambino's Kindergarten
08.2019 - 08.2019
Stock Filler/Customer Service
Kmart
09.2011 - 09.2012
Customer Service
Gloria Jean's Coffee
01.2011 - 02.2012
Customer Service
Chooks 'n' Stuff Pizza
01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
Western Sydney University
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Marketing
TAFE NSW
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