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Chelsea Marton

Pottsville

Summary

Motivated and passionate Supported Independent Living Mentor with over 5 years of experience working with youth in out-of-home care settings, as well as in the early childhood education and care sector. I have also worked as a SIL Coordinator, where I gained valuable experience in program management and supporting individuals to live independently. Skilled in building strong relationships, fostering life skills, and providing tailored support to empower young people to achieve independence and feel supported. Known for reliability, resilience, and excellent communication, with a positive and caring attitude. Continuously seeking opportunities to learn, while contributing energy and dedication to roles that make a meaningful impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Semi-independent Living Mentor

CASPA
03.2023 - Current
  • Supporting youth to build and develop independent living skills such as maintaining a house, budgeting, shopping, driving with youth to increase learner hours
  • Connecting youth with community services such as job providers, Centrelink, mental health services
  • Supporting youth during crisis
  • Working collaboratively with key stakeholders
  • On going work related training such as TCI 7, domestic violence, suicide response (Assist), FASD training
  • Providing personalised care tailored to meet diverse individual needs
  • Facilitating family contact
  • Providing care for young people within a residential setting
  • Administering medication

Residential Youth Worker

Safe Places for Children
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Providing care to youth in a residential setting
  • Trained in TCI

Trainee

Murwillumbah Early Education Centre
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Room leading experience
  • Experience with all age groups in the childcare sector

Customer service

Coles Murwillumbah
03.2014 - 01.2017
  • Customer service
  • Cleaning experience

Education

Year 12 Certificate -

01.2015

Certificate 3 -

School Based Education Support
01.2022

Diploma -

Early Childhood Education and Care
03.2021

Certificate 3 -

Early Childhood Education and Care
01.2018

Skills

  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Resilient
  • Reliable and efficient
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Mental health support
  • Team leading experience
  • Goal setting
  • Trained in TCI 7
  • Documentation and reporting

Timeline

Semi-independent Living Mentor

CASPA
03.2023 - Current

Residential Youth Worker

Safe Places for Children
06.2022 - 03.2023

Customer service

Coles Murwillumbah
03.2014 - 01.2017

Trainee

Murwillumbah Early Education Centre
01.2014 - 01.2018

Certificate 3 -

School Based Education Support

Diploma -

Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate 3 -

Early Childhood Education and Care

Year 12 Certificate -

Chelsea Marton