Darryl Dawes
Budgewoi,NSW
Summary
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this wonderful position. If you are seeking an empathetic youth worker who is passionate about providing meaningful support and services to young people, look no further. I excel in communication and enjoy developing and implementing core programs while collaborating with external organisations and schools to achieve positive outcomes for youth.
As an experienced youth support professional, I have a strong focus on fostering positive relationships and promoting personal growth. I am skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mentoring, with a proven track record of adapting to changing needs and collaborating effectively within teams. I am reliable, results-driven, and capable of creating impactful programs that help young people achieve their goals. Additionally, I possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring a supportive and safe environment for all.
My dedication to my work has been recognised by being nominated and shortlisted for Youth Action's Youth Worker of the Year award 2024.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Worker
San Remo Neighborhood Centre
11.2020 - Current
- Working at Lake Munmorah, Northlakes and Gorokan High Schools providing thorough case management, liaising with Student Support Officers and welfare staff, head teachers and advocating for young people to reach positive outcomes
- Organising and running group work activities and after school programs for young people including Love Bites, Manage The Bull, Drumbeat, Street Gym, Drawing Club, Board Game Group, employment readiness, self-esteem building and making informed choices
- Managing Youth Health and Headspace outreach clinics at LINKS Youth Support Service including intake/assessment, scheduling appointments, organising permissions with parents/schools
- Collaborating with external organisations to help provide a wrap around approach which empowers young people
- A strengths based approach, working with clients to focus on their abilities, knowledge and capacities
- Challenging youth to accomplish motor development goals and inspire love of movement and healthy habits
- Assisting families in developing and maintaining a support network by identifying and utilising community resources and services
- Establish a positive rapport with young people by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Completing necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
Disability Support Worker
Impact Care Solutions
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Client centered and strength based care
- Assisting clients with high needs including level 3 autism, down syndrome and psychosis
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours and incidents
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth
Transportation Coordinator/Stock Controller
Bunnings
12.2000 - 05.2021
- Coordinated dispatching of 10 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
- Managed a team of 10 yardsmen and forklift drivers to work towards achieving recommended KPIs with ethics and diligence
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide quality service
- Handled daily calls to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time and budget constraints
- Safety committee member
- Store fire warden
- First aid officer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
University of New England
NSW01-2026
No Degree - Diploma of Youth Work
TAFE NSW
NSW01-2022
No Degree - Cert 4 in Youth Work
TAFE NSW
NSW01-2021
No Degree - Certificate 4 in Community Services
TAFE NSW
NSW01-2020
No Degree - Diploma of Financial Planning
Monarch Institute
Online 01-2018
No Degree - Certificate 3 in Financial Services
Thomson Education
Online01-2018
Skills
- Family engagement
- Resilience building
- First-aid and CPR
- Conflict de-escalation
- Youth supervision
- Advocacy
- Activity implementation
- Emotional support abilities
- Youth development
- Employment assistance
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Completed Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence Training
- Love Bites Respectful Relationship Facilitator
- Completed ASIST Suicide First Aid Training
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current Police Check
- Current NDIS Check
Accomplishments
- Attained $156,000 government grant for a playground to be built in my local community
- Organised food drives for local less fortunate people
- Organised Christmas present drives for local less fortunate families for San Remo Neighbourhood Centre and Coast Shelter
- Organised Clean Up Australia Day for my local community
- Coached Jnr soccer at Budgewoi Soccer Club for eight years
- Age manager at Wyong Athletics Club for four years
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Impact Care Solutions
02.2021 - 01.2022
Youth Support Worker
San Remo Neighborhood Centre
11.2020 - Current
Transportation Coordinator/Stock Controller
Bunnings
12.2000 - 05.2021
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Completed Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence Training
- Love Bites Respectful Relationship Facilitator
- Completed ASIST Suicide First Aid Training
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current Police Check
- Current NDIS Check
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
University of New England
No Degree - Diploma of Youth Work
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Cert 4 in Youth Work
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Certificate 4 in Community Services
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Diploma of Financial Planning
Monarch Institute
No Degree - Certificate 3 in Financial Services
Thomson Education
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