Olivia Roberts
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I have been privileged to have met and worked alongside people
from all walks of life, and diverse and ethnic backgrounds, and value
each individual respectively. It is my firm belief that people can
work alongside one another based on respect, humility, integrity,
equality, genuineness, acceptance, and transparency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Advisor Education and Health
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
- Actively participate and contribute to governance and operational meetings to improve access to education and health services
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Everyday Independence
09.2023 - Current
- Helping break down barriers for people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcomes for a significantly improved quality of life
- Working in a social model where people live, work, play and learn – homes, schools, playgrounds, workplaces, or community centres, ensuring no two days are ever the same
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary teams, to address complex behavioural challenges and be supported to flourish in your new role
- Leveraging your expertise to design and implement behaviour support plans tailored to the needs of each participant
- Using your skills in assessment and intervention to support individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and utilise their NDIS funding in impactful ways
- Helping participants develop coping mechanisms, social skills, and strategies for navigating their daily environments.
Care and Protection Supervisor
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Lead and managed social worker team
Rapid Response Team Supervisor (Pilot Initiative)
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised afterhours social workers across Tamariki Makaurau
Acting Practice Leader (Secondment)
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Lead and supervised a social work team
Engaging Challenging Youth Supervisor (Secondment)
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Lead and supervised a social work team
Youth Justice Supervisor
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki (formally Child Youth and Family)
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Lead and managed a Youth Justice social work team
Youth Justice Social Work Senior Practitioner
Ministry of Social Development Child Youth and Family
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Oversaw cases and holding responsibility for case direction
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence
University of Auckland
Auckland07.2018
Postgraduate Cert in Professional Supervision - Supervision
University of Auckland
Auckland07.2018
Bachelor of Applied Social Work - Social Work
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland11.2012
Skills
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Strong relationship skills
- Strong organizational ability
- Punctual and excellent time management
- Have the ability to work successfully in a team
- Have the gumption to network effectively
- Able to analytically problem-solve
- Resistant
- Team player
- Trustworthy
- High work ethic
- Adaptable and flexible with change
- Eagerness to Learn
Accomplishments
- Marathon at Great Wall of China (2017)
- Oxfam 100km (2014)
- First Aider
- Health and Safety Representative
- PSA delegate
Certification
- Level 1-2 Te Reo, 2021, Te Wananga
- Aotearoa
- Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic Violence, 2018, University of Auckland
- Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, 2018, University of Auckland
- Bachelor of Applied Social Work, 2010 - 2012, Manukau Institute of Technology
references
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Everyday Independence
09.2023 - Current
Care and Protection Supervisor
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
10.2019 - 08.2021
Rapid Response Team Supervisor (Pilot Initiative)
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
09.2019 - 11.2019
Acting Practice Leader (Secondment)
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
08.2019 - 09.2019
Engaging Challenging Youth Supervisor (Secondment)
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
06.2019 - 07.2019
Youth Justice Supervisor
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki (formally Child Youth and Family)
10.2016 - 06.2019
Youth Justice Social Work Senior Practitioner
Ministry of Social Development Child Youth and Family
01.2013 - 08.2016
Senior Advisor Education and Health
Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki
Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence
University of Auckland
Postgraduate Cert in Professional Supervision - Supervision
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Applied Social Work - Social Work
Manukau Institute of Technology
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