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Barry Dunkley

Barry Dunkley

Adelaide,South Australia

Summary

To obtain employment in a field where my skills and leadership experience in human services, training, quality assurance, and supervisory leadership, can be combined to work with members of the community, who for whatever reason are isolated and or disadvantaged within their community. To conduct work with the aim of facilitating social justice, and a more improved quality of life for such people. To continue to train and mentor team members, with the aim of assisting their development in a work team environment.

Experienced Case Manager specializing in career planning and vocational skill development. Knowledgeable about available program resources and current market conditions. Organized multitasker with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.

Experienced with supporting and guiding individuals with disabilities. Utilizes empathy and effective communication to build strong relationships. Track record of fostering growth and independence through personalized mentorship strategies.

Results-driven professional prepared to excel in mentorship role. Proven ability to support individuals with disabilities by creating adaptive strategies and promoting independence. Known for strong collaboration with teams and achieving impactful results. Skilled in empathy, communication, and adaptability.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Mentor

Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
  • Assistance with personal care
  • Community engagement support

Supported and Independent Living Coordinator

Life Without Barriers
12.2018 - 05.2022
  • Staff supervision including development plans; staff meetings, performance management and feedback
  • Staff recruitment and interviewing
  • Incident report collation
  • Staff Training: Individual Support/Person Centred Planning; LWB Induction Training; Management of Potential and Actual Aggression (MAPA)
  • Staff Workforce Planning
  • Scheduling and rostering
  • Development and upkeep of client plans and information tracking
  • Client NDIS Planning
  • Staff Assessment of Medication Training
  • Family liaison and client person centred planning
  • On Call after hours support
  • Report Writing for NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission

Team Leader

Community Living Australia
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Staff supervision including development plans; staff meetings, performance management and feedback
  • Scheduling and rostering
  • Development and upkeep of client plans and information tracking
  • Client NDIS Planning
  • Staff recruitment and interviewing
  • Incident report collation
  • Family liaison and client person centred planning
  • Development of Individual Support Plans
  • On Call after hours support

Program Coordinator

Spastic Centres of South Australia (scosa).
07.2011 - 05.2017
  • All duties attached to supervision of a Day Options Hub with30 clients and15 staff
  • Staff supervision including development plans; staff meetings, performance management and feedback
  • Staff recruitment and interviewing
  • Incident report collation
  • Staff Training: Individual Support/Person Centred Planning
  • Scheduling and Rostering
  • Workforce planning
  • Daily activity planning
  • Development of Individual Support Plans
  • Family liaison and client person centred planning
  • Networking with community providers for the purpose of activity planning
  • Examples include South Adelaide Aus kick, Jamie Oliver’s pop up cooking classes; and Noarlunga Art Gallery

Team Leader

Life’s for Living Inc.
10.2002 - 07.2011
  • Client in home and community support
  • Staff supervision including development plans; staff meetings, performance management and feedback
  • Staff recruitment and interviewing
  • Family liaison and client person centred planning
  • On Call after hours support

Assembly Department Supervisor

Milford Industries
08.1995 - 10.2002
  • Scheduling and rostering of staff
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff meetings, performance management and feedback
  • Workforce planning
  • Conducting training in OHS and Quality Assurance to staff
  • (QS9000 and QS9001)
  • Intrnal Quality Auditing (QS9000 and QS9001)
  • OHS Committee member
  • Forklift driving and truck loading
  • Welding (mig)

Support Worker; Casual.

Housing Connection
04.1995 - 08.1998
  • All facets of community and in home support, including shopping, meal assistance, client budgets, household maintenance and social recreational support

Education

Masters - professional counselling

jiJAPC

Certificate IV - Training and Assessment TAE40110

Time Training Management & Enterprises
03.2013

Certificate IV - Service Coordination (Ageing and Disability)

02.2011

Bachelor - Social Science Community Development

University of South Australia
01.1994

Wool Classing - undefined

Marleston TAFE
01.1985

Matriculation - undefined

Para Hills High School
01.1983

Skills

  • Good communication, counselling, and leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Team player and love of working with people
  • Sense of humour
  • Knowledge of my strengths and weakness
  • Passion for Social Justice
  • Life experience (includes30 years working in the disability sector)
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise actions
  • Good time management skills
  • Firm understanding of the needs of people with a disability and the challenges facing clients, families, and support networks
  • Experience in contributing to SIL Quotes to NDIA, participation in NDIS planning meetings, and liaison with specialist support networks
  • Behavioral support
  • Health management
  • Transportation assistance
  • Social skills training

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of [23 in the development of [client profiles].
  • Supervised team of 23 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team up to 23 staff members.


Certification

  • Manual Handling First Aid Pro issued June2022
  • First Aid Certificate: First Aid Pro19.5.2022-8.5.2025
  • NDIS Code of Conduct Module LWB My Learning Dec2018
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Quality and Safeguarding Commission Issued30.5.2022.
  • National Police Check Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Issued6.6.2022.
  • NDIS Worker Screening29.6.2022-29.6.2027
  • NDIS Worker induction Module Quality and safeguarding Commission Issued30.5.2022.
  • Working With Children Check valid to13.12.2024.
  • Medication Management NDIS LWB My Learning September2021
  • MAPA Instructor Certification Crisis Development Institute Australia/New Zealand November2020
  • Human Rights and Reportable Incidents LWB My Learning October2020
  • NDIS Reportable Incidents LWB My Learning October2020
  • Medication Observation & Assessment Workshop LWB October2020
  • Infection Control for Disability Support Workers NDS - LWB My Learning1 April2020
  • Prevention of Abuse LWB My Learning April2020
  • Supporting People to stay safe and infection free Coronavirus – Covid-19 LWB My Learning April2020
  • Cultural Awareness Training LWB My Learning Feb2019
  • Manager as Coach Workshop LWB My Learning March2019
  • Fire Prevention, Response and Evacuation Training4 LWB My Learning Oct2019
  • Implicit Bias - Advanced August2019
  • Implicit Bias - Introduction August2019
  • Having Difficult Conversations; Introduction to Autism; Introduction to sexualised behaviours SA Learning Centre Minda October2016
  • Mental Health First Aid course3rd Edition Mental Health First Aid Australia September2014
  • Child Safe Environments -Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect L2 training May2013
  • Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor Skillpath February2009
  • Leadership and Performance Feedback SA Employer’s Chamber of Commerce August1999
  • Health and Safety Committee Member Training National Safety Council of Australia September1996
  • Internal Auditing of Quality Systems (AS/NZ Iso9001;9002 and9003) Quality Assurance Services1996

Hobbies and Interests

Gardening, Fishing, Charcoal cooking, Art and Craft, Travel, Socialising, Reading, Watching AFL and supporting my local team (South Adelaide Panthers)., Metal Fabrication

Timeline

Disability Mentor

Self Employed
05.2022 - Current

Supported and Independent Living Coordinator

Life Without Barriers
12.2018 - 05.2022

Team Leader

Community Living Australia
05.2017 - 12.2018

Program Coordinator

Spastic Centres of South Australia (scosa).
07.2011 - 05.2017

Team Leader

Life’s for Living Inc.
10.2002 - 07.2011

Assembly Department Supervisor

Milford Industries
08.1995 - 10.2002

Support Worker; Casual.

Housing Connection
04.1995 - 08.1998

Certificate IV - Training and Assessment TAE40110

Time Training Management & Enterprises

Certificate IV - Service Coordination (Ageing and Disability)

Bachelor - Social Science Community Development

University of South Australia

Wool Classing - undefined

Marleston TAFE

Matriculation - undefined

Para Hills High School

Masters - professional counselling

jiJAPC
Barry Dunkley