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Brydee Kenneally

Corrimal,NSW

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and behavioral therapy. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to support individuals in achieving mental wellness goals. Bring specialized skills in conflict resolution, active listening, and stress management techniques to provide comprehensive support.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Worker

NSW Health
08.2024 - Current

The objective of this rold is to provide support to people who are reintergrating back into the community after recieving treatment in the psychriatric ward / hospital. Case plannning, goal setting and support from a lived experience perspective.

Support Worker

Hire Up
Wollongong And Surrounds, NSW
01.2024 - Current
  • Primary objective of this role is to provide various types of support to people in the community and the type of support is on a case by case basis. I provide various suppots such as domestic tasks / meal preperation, personal care, complex mental health, transport / errands, social and mobilty assistance.

Peer Worker Mental Health

Stride
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • The primary objective of this role is to educate and support people during their recovery from living with mental health or addiction
  • Using my lived experience I role model healthy habits and coping strategies
  • I attend local Community Centre's in low socioeconomic areas and encourage people engage in positive supports to work towards recovery.
  • Provided emotional, social and educational support to individuals in crisis.
  • Developed and facilitated individualized support plans for clients.

Peer Worker

Grand Pacific Health
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • The primary objective of this role is to used my personal lived experience with mental health and recovery to support others on their journey
  • Worked in suicide prevention for five months and currently working in a role which requires outreach to Community Centres to on refer people to psychological services within Grand Pacific Health.

Youth Outreach and Re-Engagement Officer

Territory Families
06.2018 - 04.2022
  • The primary objective of this position is to work with at risk youth to encourage positive behaviors
  • It also in an opportunity to engage using an outreach model that is strengths based and trauma informed
  • Community Youth Justice Officer is required to work in a statutory environment, providing up to date information to the Youth Justice Court and monitoring Young People in the community who are subject to court orders with conditions.

A/ Community Youth Justice Support Officer

Territory Families
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • The primary objective of this position is to mentor Community Youth Justice Officers across the Northern Territory and to manage a case load of high-risk Youth who are subject to Court orders
  • The position also provide support to senior management and the Courts when required.

Youth Outreach and Re-Engagement Officer

Territory Families
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • The primary objective of this position is to work with at risk youth to encourage positive behaviours
  • It also in an opportunity to engage using an outreach model that is strengths based and trauma informed.

Probation and Parole Officer

Northern Territory Corrective Services / Community Corrections
05.2015 - 04.2017
  • The primary objective of this position is to supervise people who are subject to court orders in accordance with legislative requirements and departmental standards.

Various Positions at RAAF Base, Tindal

Hays Recruitment
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Temporary positions during a period of travel through the Northern Territory.

Stock and Station / Livestock Agent

Brodie Agencies
01.2012 - 09.2014
  • This involved buying and selling of livestock during a period of very harsh drought.

Education

Fluid - Provide First Aid & CPR + Early Education
06-2024

Roses in the Ocean - Suicide Prevention -

01.2024

Early Childhood First Aid and CPR -

01.2024

Blueknot - Trauma informed practice -

01.2024

Motivational interviewing -

01.2024

Mental Health First Aid -

01.2023

First Aid and CPR -

01.2023

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work - Due for completion 2024 -

01.2023

Beyond Blue Suicide Prevention -

01.2022

Safeside Training -

01.2022

Understanding Mental Health -

01.2022

Crime 101x: The Psychology of Criminal Justice -

01.2021

Love Bites - Respectful Relationships Program, Trauma Informed Training - Accredited program facilitator. -

01.2018

3-day Restorative Practice Workshop. -

01.2018

Youth Mental Health First Aid. -

01.2018

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training and Consulting. -

01.2018

Trauma Informed Practice and Strengths Based Approach - Applying and understanding of the Neurobiology (Full certificate) -

01.2017

Restorative Justice - Victim Offender conferencing -

01.2017

MAAPA - Managing actual and potential aggression -

01.2017

Writing skills for Child Protection -

01.2017

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice -

01.2016

Statement of attainment; Provide CPR, basic emergency life support and first aid -

01.2016

PART (Predict, Assess & Respond To - Aggressive / Challenging Behaviour) -

01.2016

Motivational Interviewing -

01.2016

Trauma Informed Practice and Strengths Based Approach - Applying and understanding of the Neurobiology First Aid and Mental Health First Aid -

01.2016

YLS/CMI - CHART -

01.2016

Report writing / Parole training -

01.2016

Family Violence -

01.2015

SAP Accounting Package -

01.2015

Point of Sale Training Ruralco Holdings -

01.2015

Level 1 Professional Sheep Assessor -

01.2014

Queensland Real Estate statement of attainment -

01.2012

Certificate of Stock and Station -

01.2009

Fire Warden Training -

01.2008

Accounts Payable Systems LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS -

01.2007

OHS Induction and Training MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION -

01.2007

Traffic Control -

01.2007

Responsible Conduct of Gambling -

01.2005

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

01.2005

Road Crash Rescue -

01.2005

Certificate 2 in Primary Industries -

01.2005

Cert IV Youth Justice - Partially completed -

Skills

  • Cultural Competency
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Crisis Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Outreach programming
  • Excellent Communication
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Cognitive behavioral training
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Public Safety
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision-Making
  • Group Therapy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Group facilitation
  • Relationship Building
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Multicultural Competency
  • Record-keeping
  • Community Outreach
  • Goal Setting
  • Self Motivation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Confidentiality Practices
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking
  • File reviews
  • Reliability
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Professionalism
  • Juvenile diversion programs
  • Stress Management
  • Work Planning
  • Mentoring
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Team Supervision
  • Client Support
  • People Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training
  • Leadership
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Disability Support
  • Family Support
  • Educational Support
  • Child Development
  • Mental Health Support
  • Case Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Conducting interviews
  • Program Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Time Management
  • Community Referrals
  • Experience with at-risk youth
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Adaptability
  • Client documentation

References

Provided on request

Timeline

Peer Worker

NSW Health
08.2024 - Current

Support Worker

Hire Up
01.2024 - Current

Peer Worker Mental Health

Stride
03.2023 - 07.2024

Peer Worker

Grand Pacific Health
04.2022 - 03.2023

Youth Outreach and Re-Engagement Officer

Territory Families
06.2018 - 04.2022

A/ Community Youth Justice Support Officer

Territory Families
01.2018 - 06.2018

Youth Outreach and Re-Engagement Officer

Territory Families
04.2017 - 01.2018

Probation and Parole Officer

Northern Territory Corrective Services / Community Corrections
05.2015 - 04.2017

Various Positions at RAAF Base, Tindal

Hays Recruitment
11.2014 - 04.2015

Stock and Station / Livestock Agent

Brodie Agencies
01.2012 - 09.2014

Fluid - Provide First Aid & CPR + Early Education

Roses in the Ocean - Suicide Prevention -

Early Childhood First Aid and CPR -

Blueknot - Trauma informed practice -

Motivational interviewing -

Mental Health First Aid -

First Aid and CPR -

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work - Due for completion 2024 -

Beyond Blue Suicide Prevention -

Safeside Training -

Understanding Mental Health -

Crime 101x: The Psychology of Criminal Justice -

Love Bites - Respectful Relationships Program, Trauma Informed Training - Accredited program facilitator. -

3-day Restorative Practice Workshop. -

Youth Mental Health First Aid. -

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training and Consulting. -

Trauma Informed Practice and Strengths Based Approach - Applying and understanding of the Neurobiology (Full certificate) -

Restorative Justice - Victim Offender conferencing -

MAAPA - Managing actual and potential aggression -

Writing skills for Child Protection -

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice -

Statement of attainment; Provide CPR, basic emergency life support and first aid -

PART (Predict, Assess & Respond To - Aggressive / Challenging Behaviour) -

Motivational Interviewing -

Trauma Informed Practice and Strengths Based Approach - Applying and understanding of the Neurobiology First Aid and Mental Health First Aid -

YLS/CMI - CHART -

Report writing / Parole training -

Family Violence -

SAP Accounting Package -

Point of Sale Training Ruralco Holdings -

Level 1 Professional Sheep Assessor -

Queensland Real Estate statement of attainment -

Certificate of Stock and Station -

Fire Warden Training -

Accounts Payable Systems LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS -

OHS Induction and Training MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION -

Traffic Control -

Responsible Conduct of Gambling -

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Road Crash Rescue -

Certificate 2 in Primary Industries -

Cert IV Youth Justice - Partially completed -

Brydee Kenneally