Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Courtney Carnovale

Ningi,Australia

Summary

A dedicated professional currently working in Community Services as a Specialist Support Coordinator. Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive support to individuals in diverse community settings, adept at fostering positive relationships and advocating for clients needs. Proven ability to manage complex cases, coordinate services, and implement effective intervention strategies. Equipped with strong communication skills and utilizing a compassionate approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPECIALIST SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Mercy Community Services
07.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertaking assessment, planning for intervention and ongoing evaluation
  • Working with people involved in multiple and complex systems such as NDIS, Child Safety, Justice, Housing, Mental Health
  • Advocate, coordinate, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Engaging in critical reflection individually and as part of a team
  • Mentoring staff
  • Actively supporting individuals to build their capacity, focusing on addressing barriers and reducing complexity in the support environment
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Key Achievements

  • Minimising risks - Reduced recurring risks through a proactive approach by effectively engaging with clients during crises to discuss support options.
  • Effective communications to optimise outcomes - Leveraged strong communication skills to enhance outcomes
  • Addressing gaps - Identified and addressed gaps in organizational procedures by contributing to training programs, mentoring staff, and implementing system changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Mercy Community Services
03.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering collaborative service delivery
  • Supporting clients, families and carers to connect with services & support with incidental problem solving
  • Quality record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Meeting individual KPIs
  • Conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing risk management plans including crisis management
  • Providing individualized support and interventions, including skill development and increasing social connection
  • Familiarity with the mental health system, legislations and professional standards
  • Maintaining cultural capability and contributing to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace
  • Mentoring new staff
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and progress toward goals, providing a clear record of care provided.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by diligently monitoring case documentation and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.

Key Achievements

  • Minimising risks - Reduced recurring risks through a proactive approach by effectively engaging with clients during crises to discuss support options.
  • Effective communications to optimise outcomes - Leveraged strong communication skills to enhance outcomes
  • Nominated for higher-level role - Including progression to a specialist role, commended for going above and beyond.

YOUTH WORKER

Brisbane Youth Service
01.2022 - 03.2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the safety of young people is maintained and correct procedures are followed
  • Supporting young people in medium-term, transitional housing & building skills towards independence
  • Developing case plans and goals
  • Utilising trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centered approaches
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Collection House
02.2020 - 10.2021

Key Responsibilities

  • Completed Certificate III in Financial Services
  • Focus on using a high level of communication and negotiation skills
  • Ensuring a high level of customer service
  • Maintaining accurate and private information
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings through proactive and actionable resolutions to questions, concerns, or challenges.
  • Contacted customers to assess satisfaction and current needs.

CASHIER

Drakes Supermarket
01.2015 - 01.2020

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Training and mentoring new staff
  • Opening and closing transactions
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.

Education

MASTER OF FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH -

Griffith University
01.2023

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CASE MANAGEMENT -

Griffith University
01.2021

BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE -

Griffith University
01.2019

Skills

  • Case Management - Coordinating and delivering comprehensive support to clients, focusing on assessing clients’ needs, developing tailored service plans, and connecting with appropriate resources
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Proven record of interacting with a diversity of stakeholders in a positive and constructive manner
  • Conflict Resolution - Addressing and resolving disagreements between parties in a constructive manner
  • Analytical Thinking - Evaluating information and identifying patterns
  • Regulatory Compliance - Proficient in upholding standards, protocols and following organisational and legislative procedures
  • Mentoring - Capacity Building with staff

Certification

  • Queensland Certificate of Education
  • Blue Card – Queensland Government
  • Disability Worker Screening
  • C Class Drivers License – Queensland
  • HLTAID001 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID002 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid

REFERENCES

  • Ahryn Lazarides, Support Coordination Team Leader, Ahryn.Lazarides@outlook.com
  • Georgianna Rossomando, Brisbane Youth Service Manager, gmant2@hotmail.com, 0412 868 487

Timeline

SPECIALIST SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Mercy Community Services
07.2024 - Current

SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Mercy Community Services
03.2023 - Current

YOUTH WORKER

Brisbane Youth Service
01.2022 - 03.2023

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Collection House
02.2020 - 10.2021

CASHIER

Drakes Supermarket
01.2015 - 01.2020

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CASE MANAGEMENT -

Griffith University

BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE -

Griffith University
  • Queensland Certificate of Education
  • Blue Card – Queensland Government
  • Disability Worker Screening
  • C Class Drivers License – Queensland
  • HLTAID001 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID002 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid

MASTER OF FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH -

Griffith University
Courtney Carnovale