To work as a community service worker with an organization can provide immense opportunities of performing challenging duties and grabbing good career growth. Specific areas of interest include community development, family services, and working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Officer
Valued Lives
08.2022 - Current
1. Assess clients' needs and develop comprehensive support programs tailored to their specific challenges and goals.
2. Conduct interviews to assess the nature and extent of difficulties faced by clients, using an empathetic and non-judgmental approach.
3. Monitor and report on the progress of clients, keeping detailed records of their development and making necessary adjustments to their programs.
4. Refer clients to agencies that can provide additional help when needed, building a robust network of resources and services within the community.
5. Assess community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other facilities and services.
6. Collaborate effectively with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses to address community issues and promote awareness of available resources and services.
7. Provide education and care for children and disabled persons in various settings, including adult service units, group housing, and government institutions.
8. Supervise offenders on probation and parole, exhibiting strong leadership and conflict resolution skills in managing these cases.
9. Prepare submissions for funding and resources, as well as reports to government bodies and other agencies, securing necessary resources to continue the mission of helping those with disabilities. These job descriptions highlight the key responsibilities and skills required for a Disability Support Officer, including assessing clients' needs, developing support programs, monitoring progress, building community networks, providing education and care, and managing cases effectively.
Mental Health Worker
Suits Me
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assisting the clients with their daily routine activities
Helping clients in maintaining hygiene and personal care
Administering medications to clients for better health outcomes
Working with clients to improve their health and socialize with them in the community
Providing support and empathy to clients to promote their well-being
Recording and reporting the health charts, medication chart and care plans
Documenting any reports such as incident reports, health reports and progress notes.
Disability Support Worker
Auscare
06.2020 - 01.2023
Helping teenagers with their basic day-to-day activities like breakfast, lunch, etc
Helping them with extracurricular activities like drawing, painting, etc
Taking them out for a walk, socializing with them in the community
Helping them with their physical exercises in gymnasium
Helping them to play safely physical games
Assist them with their hygiene needs
Complete accurate and timely documentation and reporting information to the supervisor
Providing emotional support to individuals and their family
Helping clients to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
Disability Support Worker
Perth disability services
06.2022 - 12.2022
Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
Facilitated group sessions focused on skill-building activities, promoting social engagement and personal growth among participants.
Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
AIN and PCA
Yes, staffing agency
04.2021 - 01.2022
Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Community Support Worker
SNS AGENCY
08.2020 - 01.2021
Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.
Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
Facilitated group sessions focused on skill-building activities, promoting social engagement and personal growth among participants.
Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
Delivered consistent follow-up care to monitor progress towards goals, adjusting support strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation results.
Private Disability Support Worker
Private Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
Picking him from school
Assisting him with daily leaving activities, personal care, domestic assistance
Helping to attend the autism and swimming classes
Providing social support such as parks and play center
Administering his medications on time.
Community Support Worker
Private job
01.2019 - 01.2021
Helping teenagers with their basic day-to-day activities like breakfast, lunch, etc
Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping, or other social works
Ensuring a varied program of social activities
Providing emotional support and empathy.
Education
Diploma in Community Services - Community Services
Acknowledge Education
1/647, Wellington St Perth WA 6000
06.2023
Skills
Case management proficiency
Family Support Coordination
Motivational Interviewing
Case Documentation
ADL Assistance
Medication Administration
Process Monitoring
Knowledge of juvenile justice system
Learning disability awareness
Client Support
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Computer Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
First aid
Certificate III in individual support (ageing/ disability)
Diploma of community services
CPR
Manual handling
Covid-19 infection control certificate
Covid dose
NDIS worker screening check
NDIS worker orientation certificate
Working with children check
Influenza vaccine
Hand hygiene
Medication competent
WA license
Attributes
Excellent academic records in social service.
Extensive exposure to the challenges and complications involved in the field of community service.
Great interests in dealing with social issues faced by all people or by certain communities.
Extraordinary quality of working under adverse conditions in terms of scarcity of resources.
Vast study of social sciences with an edge of current up-gradations and trends.
Great flexibility in terms of working hours and working environment.
Ability to travel extensively as per work demands.
Excellent communication skills with people of diverse nationalities.
Ability to serve, assist and establish a positive rapport.
Handling complaints effectively and politely.
Effective problem-solving and dispute resolution abilities.
Ability to empathize, great negotiation skills, and an active listener.
Great computer skills.
Educational
2020-01-01, 2021-12-31, Diploma of community service, West Australian Institute of Further Studies, PERTH
2021-01-01, 2023-12-31, Diploma of community services, Stott’s College, Perth