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Arielle Abrahams

Arielle Abrahams

Howrah,Tasmania

Summary

I am an energetic individual dedicated to working in the community and support sector in Tasmania. I have a sound understanding of evidence-based practice and solution-oriented service delivery. I have commenced a career working within this sector to enhance my understanding of societal issues facing our community and improve individual and collective opportunity. With a passion for helping those more vulnerable members of our community I have a deep commitment to improving community engagement with services and the capabilities of local agencies to improve collective impact. Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the consumer. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with customers and business executives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Youth Services Program Coordinator

Clarence City Council
06.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
  • Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
  • Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.

Casual Youth Worker

Clarence City Council
03.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.

Teacher Assistant

Cosgrove High School
02.2024 - Current
  • Promoted positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behaviour and addressing individual needs.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Mentor

Department of Children and Young People
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
  • Increased youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions in mentoring sessions.
  • Monitored program effectiveness through data collection methods including feedback surveys, progress reports, and assessments of participant goals achieved during the program period.
  • Collaborated with fellow team leaders to develop best practices for effective mentoring strategies that fostered successful outcomes for all participants involved.

Regional Area Leader

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for all services across Glenorchy City Region
  • Leading a team of 7 to 12 members
  • Regional Auxiliary member allocation and supervision
  • Coordinating service and program delivery
  • Collection and analysis of quantitative (KPI) metrics and qualitative service data
  • Strategic and Operational Project development and implementation
  • Working within funding and partnership parameters
  • Program research and development.

Senior Youth Engagement Worker

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Working within a team as a senior member and autonomously
  • Community and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Individual Case management
  • Responsible for program service delivery
  • Supervision of junior personnel
  • Coordinating, inducting and deploying auxiliary members.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.

Youth and Community Engagement Worker

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Attached to services across multiple regions engaging various ranges (age and cultural) community demographics.

School Based Trainee

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Attached to youth engagement initiatives, programs and services oriented towards schools in the Glenorchy, Brighton and Derwent Valley.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.

Casual Employee

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Working in support of multiple activities, programs and services.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Volunteer Auxiliary Member

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Working in structured OSHC programs and School (youth) support.

Education

Bachelor of Criminology And Criminal Justice -

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA

Diploma of Leadership and Management -

Diploma Studies -

08.2024

School Based Apprenticeship (Community Services Certificate III) -

12.2020

Rosny College -

12.2020

Certificate III in Community Services -

12.2019

Ogilvie High School -

12.2018

Skills

  • Experience in local community issues, barriers and challenges
  • Empathetic understanding of individual's needs, aspirations and strengths
  • Ability to work autonomously, sound time management and prioritisation skills
  • Capability for innovative and evidence-based service development
  • Demonstrated capacity for further learning and education, and,
  • A Highly engaging, compassionate and dedicated personality

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the 2020 Tasmanian School Based Trainee of the Year
  • Tasmanian representative in the 2020 Australian Training Awards
  • Tasmanian representative in the Australian Navy Cadets National Competition over 3 consecutive years (2017/2018/2019) achieving a podium place in each year.
  • 2021 – 2022 member of Division 1 Claremont Football Club.
  • 2023 member of Division 3 St Virgil's Football Club.

Attributes

  • Experience in local community issues, barriers and challenges.
  • Empathetic understanding of individual's needs, aspirations and strengths.
  • Ability to work autonomously, sound time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Capability for innovative and evidence-based service development.
  • Demonstrated capacity for further learning and education, and
  • A Highly engaging, compassionate and dedicated personality.

References

  • Rachel Hodge, CVE Intervention Coordinator, Tasmanian Police. 0436 945 211. Rachel.Hodge@police.tas.gov.au
  • Willam Jarvis, Lead Principal DECYP, 0438 006 111
  • Jonothan Cook - Assistant Principle, 0406 125 223
  • Sushanta Sedhai - Community Development Officer, 0426 400 503

Timeline

Acting Youth Services Program Coordinator

Clarence City Council
06.2024 - Current

Casual Youth Worker

Clarence City Council
03.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Cosgrove High School
02.2024 - Current

Mentor

Department of Children and Young People
02.2024 - 06.2024

Regional Area Leader

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2022 - 02.2024

Senior Youth Engagement Worker

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2020 - 01.2021

Youth and Community Engagement Worker

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2020 - 01.2021

School Based Trainee

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2019 - 01.2020

Casual Employee

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2018 - 01.2019

Volunteer Auxiliary Member

Bridgewater PCYC
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Criminology And Criminal Justice -

University of South Australia

Diploma of Leadership and Management -

Diploma Studies -

School Based Apprenticeship (Community Services Certificate III) -

Rosny College -

Certificate III in Community Services -

Ogilvie High School -

Arielle Abrahams