Betty Davis
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social worker with experience in providing case management in family violence, disability and mental health services, working with women, children and families. I have a strong commitment to social justice and making a difference in the family violence sector. Utilizing a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist and client-centred approach, my aim is to empower victim survivors to transform their lives and break free from the cycle of violence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY VIOLENCE CASE WORKER
Uniting Victoria Tasmania
01.2024 - Current
- Case management using trauma-informed, intersectional feminist, strengths-based, client-centred approaches
- Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments, safety planning and case planning with women victim-survivors of family violence
- Undertaking psychoeducation and needs assessments, advocating for clients and making relevant referrals
- Making applications for Flexible Support Packages and Escaping Family Violence Payments on behalf of clients and their children.
DISABILITY OUTREACH WORKER
Distinctive Options
04.2017 - 01.2024
- Provided direct support to people with complex disabilities.
- Provided behavioural support and strategies for clients to deal with severe anxiety disorders.
- Assisted people with disabilities to maintain independence and to meet their goals.
- Connected individuals to appropriate resources through comprehensive assessments, referrals, and followups.
- Advocated on behalf of clients experiencing discrimination or other obstacles preventing them from accessing vital services within the community.
SOCIAL WORK PLACEMENT (500 Hours)
Berry Street, Family Violence Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Case management using trauma-informed, intersectional feminist, strengths-based, client-centred approaches; Comprehensive Risk Assessments, Safety Planning & Case Planning with clients
- Meetings with other agencies regarding care planning and referrals.
SOCIAL WORK PLACEMENT (500 Hours)
Anglicare Victoria, Residential Services
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Trauma-informed, strengths-based, client-centred support for young people in residential services; Preparation of meals; Project work: Created an assessment tool for youth residential workers; Created workable plans & schedules for young people living in residential services.
- Advocated for client interests during multi-agency meetings, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their care.
VACATION EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Dept of Families, Fairness & Housing, Child Protection Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Client support for access meetings; Report writing & Assessments; Funding applications.
DISABILITY FACILITATOR
Mambourin
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated groups for people with disabilities
- Provided one to one behavioural support for clients with autism
- Provided strategies to assist clients deal with severe anxiety disorders.
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
JobCo Employment Services
07.1996 - 05.1998
- Vocational & psycho-social counselling & support for clients with psychiatric disabilities, using psychodynamic theory; Canvassing employment opportunities; Liaison with other agencies.
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Job Supply Personnel
10.1995 - 07.1996
- Vocational counselling & support for clients with psychiatric disabilities, using a client centred approach; Canvassing employment opportunities; Liaison with other agencies.
SOCIAL WELFARE WORKER / CASE MANAGER
Health & Community Services, Disability Services
04.1991 - 04.1994
- Case Management with clients with disabilities and their families, using a client-centred approach, making assessments and planning for services and supports.
Education
COMPREHENSIVE MARAM TRAINING -
Safe & Equal
01.2024
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING) - Social Work
Charles Sturt University
12.2023
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF COUNSELLING SKILLS -
Australian College of Advanced Psychology
01.2014
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY TEACHING) -
La Trobe University
01.2008
BACHELOR OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH HONOURS IN HISTORY -
La Trobe University
01.2002
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA OF WELFARE STUDIES -
Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education
01.1989
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Case Planning
- Intake and Needs Assessment
- Case Management
- Building rapport with clients
- Writing referrals
- Report Writing
Ndisworkerid
28476973
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Employee, 1549437A-02, 11/01/2029
Personal Information
Driving License: FULL VICTORIAN DRIVING LICENCE
Timeline
FAMILY VIOLENCE CASE WORKER
Uniting Victoria Tasmania
01.2024 - Current
SOCIAL WORK PLACEMENT (500 Hours)
Berry Street, Family Violence Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
SOCIAL WORK PLACEMENT (500 Hours)
Anglicare Victoria, Residential Services
07.2022 - 12.2022
VACATION EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Dept of Families, Fairness & Housing, Child Protection Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
DISABILITY FACILITATOR
Mambourin
05.2019 - 12.2021
DISABILITY OUTREACH WORKER
Distinctive Options
04.2017 - 01.2024
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
JobCo Employment Services
07.1996 - 05.1998
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Job Supply Personnel
10.1995 - 07.1996
SOCIAL WELFARE WORKER / CASE MANAGER
Health & Community Services, Disability Services
04.1991 - 04.1994
COMPREHENSIVE MARAM TRAINING -
Safe & Equal
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING) - Social Work
Charles Sturt University
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF COUNSELLING SKILLS -
Australian College of Advanced Psychology
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY TEACHING) -
La Trobe University
BACHELOR OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH HONOURS IN HISTORY -
La Trobe University
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA OF WELFARE STUDIES -
Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education
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