Branca Pereira
Bentleigh ,Vic
Summary
A passionate Social Worker with experience across education, non-for-profit, and ending homelessness sectors, committed to empowering individuals through client-centred care. Driven by a deep belief in human dignity, I strive to advocate for best practices that can foster empowerment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ward Ambassador
Monash Health
03.2024 - Current
- I engage in person-centred care toward people attending the Chemotherapy day unit.
- I assist in creating a safe and comfortable space during treatments, serve food and snacks promptly, and support health staff in cleaning equipment.
- I proactively engage in learning and volunteer activities held by Monash Health.
Student Intern
Sacred Heart Mission
07.2024 - 11.2024
- I utilized an Organizational lens in conducting a research project on developing an ethical framework for storytelling practice for Sacred Heart Mission.
- I successfully developed processes and guidelines for executive teams to ensure the safe disclosure of participant stories incorporating the Lived experience action goals.
- I shadowed the Diversity & Inclusion Project officer in revamping organizational culture through lived experience voice, visibility of LGBTQA+, and development of a new Reconciliation Action Plan.
- I actively engaged in Cultural Safety Training led by Yalikut William Custodian, Caroline Martin to enhance my deep listening skills and learn more about First Nations struggles.
- I enhanced my internship experience by attending regular internal and external training and undertaking shifts at the dining hall and op shops.
- I proactively contributed to executive meetings through reflective inquiry, developing action registers, and taking minutes.
Volunteer
Uniting
02.2024 - 06.2024
- I utilized my strong interpersonal skills to foster community relationships to support participants in their recovery journey.
- I supported other staff members in delivering program activities such as art therapy, gardening, cooking, excursions, karaoke, etc.
- I volunteered to serve meals, clean the facility post-program events and engage in open dialogue with participants.
Student Intern
South-East Community Links
01.2023 - 06.2023
- I conducted comprehensive needs-based assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse people in line with the National Framework of Settlement.
- I effectively managed an independent caseload, and supported service users in setting and meeting goals through the application of an intersectional feminist approach.
- I collaborated with various stakeholders to enhance my knowledge and skills in co-designing programs.
- I proficiently maintained and stored comprehensive case notes on CMS and utilized the Bridge Framework model in measuring goal achievements.
- I successfully advocated for an existing gap in service delivery case management and addressed this through a meeting to promote service user well-being.
School Counsellor
International School
08.2016 - 06.2021
School Counsellor
EDUSCAN
08.2015 - 04.2016
School Counsellor
Don Bosco High School
06.2014 - 06.2015
Education
Master of Social Work -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11.2024
Vocational 10994NAT - Responding To Sexual Abuse
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Honors)
Christ University
India 04.2013
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Case Management
Recovery Focussed Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Strength-Based Approach
Student Counselling
Timeline
Student Intern
Sacred Heart Mission
07.2024 - 11.2024
Ward Ambassador
Monash Health
03.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Uniting
02.2024 - 06.2024
Student Intern
South-East Community Links
01.2023 - 06.2023
School Counsellor
International School
08.2016 - 06.2021
School Counsellor
EDUSCAN
08.2015 - 04.2016
School Counsellor
Don Bosco High School
06.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Social Work -
RMIT University
Vocational 10994NAT - Responding To Sexual Abuse
RMIT University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Honors)
Christ University
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