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April Christie

North Lakes,QLD

Summary

Experienced, compassionate youth practitioner with recent experience supporting at-risk youth in residential settings. Proven expertise in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic interventions, and crisis intervention. Passionate about meeting every young person where they are at, as they are.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Child & Family Practitioner

Uniting Care
Underwood, QLD
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide in-home support multiple times a week to develop parenting skills and support child behavioral challenges.
  • Deliver family, child, and individual counseling to improve family dynamics and ensure the well-being of children.
  • Collaborate with families to set personalized goals, respecting their rights, beliefs, values, and cultural background.
  • Help parents strengthen their capacity to provide safe and nurturing environments for their children.
  • Partner with the Department of Child Safety to assist families with open child safety cases.
  • Emphasize family strengths and support positive change through individualized parenting plans.
  • Promote strong community networks, connecting families with external resources to enhance their support systems.

Youth & Adult Carer Support Group Facilitator

Wellways Australia
Brisbane , QLD
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated group sessions for unpaid carers.
  • Implemented and facilitating specific, targeted programs to support carers.
  • Created an environment in which carers would find welcoming, real, and inclusive.
  • Worked with a diverse age range, from young people to adults, from various walks of life.
  • Worked within appropriate boundaries to draw upon the knowledge and expertise gained through my own professional lens, while maintaining a sense of empathy and support for all clients.

Residential Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers
Sydney , NSW
06.2018 - 02.2021
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
  • Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations or other high-risk behaviors from youth.
  • Managed medication administration process for residents according to physician instructions.
  • Advocates for the rights of youth within the system while promoting self-determination principles at all times.
  • Supported young people to develop and maintain positive family and kinship relations.
  • Assisted with daily routines such as wake up, bedtime, and meals; completion of chores and laundry; recreational activities; homework supervision and assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Human Services -

Griffith University
Online & Brisbane QLD
12-2021

Diploma of Child & Youth Care
Alberta, Canada
09-2015

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Therapeutic Care & Crisis Intervention
  • Building trust & rapport with vulnerable youth
  • Case planning & individual care plans
  • High-Risk behavior support
  • Emotional support & mentoring young people
  • Residential youth care expertise
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills
  • Client-Centered Practitioner (Lifeline Australia trained)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Child & Family Practitioner

Uniting Care
05.2023 - Current

Youth & Adult Carer Support Group Facilitator

Wellways Australia
03.2021 - 05.2023

Residential Youth Worker

Life Without Barriers
06.2018 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Human Services -

Griffith University

Diploma of Child & Youth Care

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