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Damien Small

Toowoomba City,QLD

Summary

always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Residential Care Practitioner – United Community Care
01.2016 - Current
  • Whilst working as a Youth Care, my role would be described as providing support to trauma affected youth aged between 5 – 18 years of age within a residential service and the community
  • Throughout my time I have Acted up as a Service Lead for both Out of Home care and Semi-independent living programs, managing several staff and liaising between child safety officers, stake holders and the young people in my care
  • Through my time at United Care I have been given to opportunity to travel around Queensland and assist with programs which needed more support, I worked closely with the staff and the Service Lead to ensure the young people our care were getting the best support possible, while also managing fatigue in the team
  • Therapeutic Crisis intervention
  • Understanding and relaying changing practice procedures regarding work safe and Department of Child Safety requirements
  • Behavior support and Care management
  • Petty Cash handling
  • Problem Solving in high intense situations
  • Administration
  • Personal Care
  • Community Engagement
  • Coaching
  • Key Achievements in role:
  • Effective Crisis intervention with youth during this role
  • Successfully completed Certificate IV in Youth Work during this time
  • Utilized effective communication to build meaningful rapport with young people and workers allowing for a more productive and free flowing work environment.

Support Worker

Drug and Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 01.2022

Youth Support worker

07.2015 - 08.2016

Yeast Dryer and Warehouse attendant

Mauri ANZ
10.2012 - 07.2015

Personal Trainer and Wellbeing Coach

Fitness Works Toowoomba
09.2010 - 09.2012

Laborer

WorkPac Sunshine Coast
05.2009 - 07.2010

Security and Crowd Control Officer

Multiple Services
10.2007 - 04.2009

Australian Defense Force Infantry
04.2005 - 07.2007

Education

Certificate IV – Youth Work Certificate III – Food Process Certificate III – Security Operations Certificate IV – Fitness -

Bachelor of Human Service -

2024

Skills

  • Efficient & Effective Problem Solving
  • Crisis management
  • Strong Crisis Communication
  • Highly effective Time Management
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • People Management
  • Dynamic Leadership
  • Understanding of individual and organizational safety requirements
  • Networking
  • Team Building
  • Ability to flourish undertaking a new role
  • Broad understanding of Safety and Compliance

Additional Information

  • Cert II – Infantry Operations , Australian Active Service Medal Iraq Campaign Service Medal Return from Active Service Badge.

Timeline

Support Worker

Drug and Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 01.2022

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Residential Care Practitioner – United Community Care
01.2016 - Current

Youth Support worker

07.2015 - 08.2016

Yeast Dryer and Warehouse attendant

Mauri ANZ
10.2012 - 07.2015

Personal Trainer and Wellbeing Coach

Fitness Works Toowoomba
09.2010 - 09.2012

Laborer

WorkPac Sunshine Coast
05.2009 - 07.2010

Security and Crowd Control Officer

Multiple Services
10.2007 - 04.2009

Australian Defense Force Infantry
04.2005 - 07.2007

Certificate IV – Youth Work Certificate III – Food Process Certificate III – Security Operations Certificate IV – Fitness -

Bachelor of Human Service -

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