Anica Wilson
Child Safety Officer
Townsville city
Summary
Dedicated Child Safety Officer with excellent skills in delivering statutory child protection services. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Child Safety Officer
Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government
1 2022 - Current
- Delivers statutory child protection services including assessment, intervention, casework and case management in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines.
- Evaluate and assess risk of abuse and harm.
- Delivers accountable and collaborative integrated child protection services that respect the culture and context of each child, young person, family and community in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, statutory responsibilities and the child protection practice framework.
- Undertakes the role of an Authorised officer under Child Protection Act 1999 delivering services in accordance with legislation, policy and practice guidelines within a strength based, safety oriented framework for practice.
- Works jointly with approved carers, parents, community, government and non-government service providers to meet the needs of children, young people and families who come into contact with the child protection system.
Disability Support Worker
Newways Agencies
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Field Placement Two
Department of Child Safety
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked with children under the supervision of field educators.
- Conducted home visits to build relationships with children
- Supervised family contacts to maintain the connection between the families and children.
Research Based Study
Department Of Social Work And Human Services, JCU
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Research work done on 'Social Work Education and International Student Learning Engagement'.
- Planned, coordinated and executed assigned research project.
- Reported project progress, status and issues if any to supervisor on regular basis.
Field Education One-Trading as Shed 3
The Youth Network NQ
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Convenient Store Supervisor
Night Owl Convenient Store
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Summer Intern
Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Handled motivational cases in different wards of Psychiatry department.
- Completed seven case studies.
- Interacted with patients in different wards.
Summer Intern
Department Of Psychiatry, Jubilee Mission Medical
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted the doctor-in-charge during outpatient consultation.
- Interacted with patients.
- Conducted psychological testing mainly intelligence, memory and personality tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
GITAM University
06.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kristu Jyothi College Of Management And Technology
06.2014 - 04.2017
Master of Social Work -
James Cook University
02.2020 - 12.2021
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Malayalam
Certification
Certificate III in Individual Support
Timeline
Research Based Study
Department Of Social Work And Human Services, JCU
06.2021 - 07.2021
Field Education One-Trading as Shed 3
The Youth Network NQ
03.2021 - 04.2021
Disability Support Worker
Newways Agencies
01.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate III in Individual Support
01-2021
Field Placement Two
Department of Child Safety
01.2021 - 11.2021
CFR - Certified First Responder
12-2020
Convenient Store Supervisor
Night Owl Convenient Store
04.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Social Work -
James Cook University
02.2020 - 12.2021
Summer Intern
Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Psychology
GITAM University
06.2017 - 04.2019
Summer Intern
Department Of Psychiatry, Jubilee Mission Medical
03.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kristu Jyothi College Of Management And Technology
06.2014 - 04.2017
Child Safety Officer
Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government
1 2022 - Current
Valid Blue Card Holder
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