Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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CHARLIZE TAPPING

Grafton,NSW

Summary

I am an Empathetic Youth and families Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to young people and their families. Excellent communicator bringing 4 years of comprehensive experience supporting emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals. Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes. Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding. Develops successful therapeutic processes and encourages honest discussions to support young people and their families in their needs. Shows empathy and understanding to clients of various backgrounds and needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth and Families Program Worker

Social futures
Grafton, NSW
08.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated two youth and families based programs, Reconnect and GIT. These programs were family based relationship counseling to minimize youth homelessness and an early drug and alcohol counseling services. I offered various interventions to young people aged 12-25 and their families throughout these programs.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to help parents learn effective parenting strategies.
  • Organized family sessions to facilitate communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
  • Created a safe environment for clients to discuss sensitive topics in an open and honest manner.
  • Assisted families in developing healthy boundaries within their relationships.
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
  • Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
  • Educated clients about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.

Senior Residential Youth Worker

Family Centered Support Services
Caboolture, QLD
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Provided key emotional support to youth.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Residential Youth Worker

Hope Support Services
Goldcoast , QLD
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
  • Challenged youth to accomplish motor development goals and inspire love of movement and healthy habits.
  • Assisted families in developing and maintaining support network by identifying and utilizing community resources and services.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.

Education

Family And Community Services

TAFE
Grafton NSW
11.2019

High School Diploma -

St Andrews Christian School
NSW
11.2018

Bachelor of Counseling - Counseling

Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Client Advocacy
  • Active Listening
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month certificate.

Certification

  • Valid Working with Children check
  • Valid CPR and First aid certificate
  • Valid police check
  • Trained facilitator in parenting program, Tuning Into Teens.
  • Certificate IV in community services.
  • Therapeutic crisis intervention Training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth and Families Program Worker

Social futures
08.2023 - Current

Senior Residential Youth Worker

Family Centered Support Services
04.2021 - 07.2023

Residential Youth Worker

Hope Support Services
05.2020 - 03.2021

Family And Community Services

TAFE

High School Diploma -

St Andrews Christian School

Bachelor of Counseling - Counseling

Southern Cross University
CHARLIZE TAPPING