Christopher Eckermann
Mt Sheridan ,Qld
Summary
I am an organised self-starter with an outgoing attitude towards work who is not afraid of applying myself to any task, duty or responsibility that is required of me. I’m a team player who derives great personal satisfaction from assisting others in any way I can, I have an active mind & like to learn new things all the time. I am a punctual, hardworking, honest & reliable employee with the ability to work & perform efficiently under pressure. I enjoy working both autonomously & closely with others in a team situation & would consider my ability to listen, prioritise & work effectively with others to be amongst my key attributes I aim to apply integrity, ethics, values and strategies to my role within the organisation with the intention of progressing and enhancing the goals and values of the organisation.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
Connections Inc (Cairns Region)
Cairns
01.2017
- Provided information about the NDIS services to stakeholders ie: Job Service Providers, Medical Centers
- And Individuals & Carers
- Provided support and independence to the NDIS referral processes and relevant parties
- Assisted to achieve greater independence via employment, community involvement and improved wellbeing
- National Disability Insurance Scheme
Mentor/Trainer (Community Services)
Envizion
Cairns
01.2017
- Provided assistance to individuals in need of social, developmental and emotional support
- Act as a resource and guide
- Work closely with agency staff through phone contact, personal conferences and group meetings
- Serve as an example/role model
- Accept and relate to youth who may not share the volunteer’s lifestyle and values
- Respect the mentee’s right to self-determination and independence
- Facilitated and trained students in Community Services (Cert 3)
Teacher's Aide
Cairns State Special School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Attending to children with disabilities and children with Mental Health.
- Supporting the Teachers in the classroom to maintain a healthy teaching practice.
- Work is current
Mental Health Support Worker
Sole Trader
South Australia
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Individual Clients
- Provide Psychosocial Support also includes a Suicide watch.
- Provide information so Stakeholders, Medical Centers
- Attending Community involvement in remote local towns or farming and station properties.
- Transporting Clients to the city, eg: Adelaide and Port Pirie for medical and psychological attention.
- Ensuring the Client maintain their dwelling and help to clean their property when needed.
- Attending their medications and ensuring medication is up to date. Ensuring the clients are safe to take their medications
- Counseling when required.
Community Rehabilitation Support Worker (Psychosocial)
Life Without Barriers (Mental Health) Salisbury S.A. and Mt Barker S.A.
Salisbury, S.A.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Case Management
- Negotiations and consultations with stakeholders
- Attending Training when required
- Transition consumers into suitable housing and accommodation
- Liaise with Clinical Care Coordinators and Psychiatrists
- IPRSS (Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation Support Services
- IHBSS (Intensive Home Base Support Services.
- Housing Accommodation Support Partnership.
Home Duties
01.1999 - 01.2008
- (Parental Duties)
Hospitality Attendant
Adelaide, SA
01.1996 - 01.1999
- - Great Southern Railways (Adelaide, SA)
Sexual Health Educator
Ceduna, SA
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Ceduna - Aboriginal Health (Ceduna, SA)
Student and home duties
Adelaide, SA
01.1990 - 01.1993
- (Adelaide SA)
Detoxification Worker Detoxification Unit
Darwin, NT
01.1985 - 01.1990
- - Royal Darwin Hospital (Darwin NT)
Assistant Nurse
Fullarton, SA
01.1978 - 01.1985
- - Fullarton Nursing Home (Fullarton SA)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
01-2011
Advanced Diploma - Social Science
01-2010
Certificate 2 - Business and Administration
01-2007
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
01-1993
Skills
Communication Skills
Able to communicate to all ages and groups within the community
I have the ability to work in a team environment and work with or without supervision
Able to recognize client needs
Have the integrity towards ethics, values and morals within the Organization
To build trust within the Organization and clients that present themselves for help, personal needs and counselling
Computer Skills
Confident in using computers, including Microsoft works, Windows 10, Microsoft Power Point (Presentations)
Keyboard skills 60 words per minute
Confident with emails, photocopying, scanning and using fax machines
Achieved Training Skills
Clinical Approaches in Counselling Process and Practice
Compassion of Fatigue and Burnout: Prevention and Resiliency for the workforce
Mental Health Assessment of Aboriginal Clients & Suicide Prevention
Best Practice for working with adults surviving child abuse
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Training
Psycho-Social Assessments: Motivational Interviewing - Complex & Suicidal Cases
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Clinical Complexity and Comorbidity and Engaging Clients Who Are Hard to Engage
Competencies
Conducting Stakeholder Consultations
Practical presentation skills
Prevent and Manage Conflict Skills
Writing successful funding proposals
Chairperson for meetings
Taking minutes and preparing for minutes for meetings
Active listening and have respect for all concerned
Work Preference
Salary Range
$45000/yr - $124000/yrTimeline
Teacher's Aide - Cairns State Special School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Mental Health Support Worker - Sole Trader
01.2022 - 01.2024
Mentor - Connections Inc (Cairns Region)
01.2017
Mentor/Trainer (Community Services) - Envizion
01.2017
Community Rehabilitation Support Worker (Psychosocial) - Life Without Barriers (Mental Health) Salisbury S.A. and Mt Barker S.A.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Home Duties
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Hospitality Attendant
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Sexual Health Educator
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Student and home duties
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Detoxification Worker Detoxification Unit
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Assistant Nurse
01.1978 - 01.1985
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Science
- Advanced Diploma, Social Science
- Certificate 2, Business and Administration
- Bachelor of Nursing,