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Dorothy Manu

Clyde North,VIC

Summary

I am compassionate and a dedicated Youth Worker with a strong commitment to supporting and empowering young people. Experienced in providing emotional support, behaviour management, and life skills development in residential care settings. Skilled in creating a safe, positive environment, fostering resilience, and helping youth reach their full potential. Eager to contribute to a team-oriented organization, ensuring that young people’s needs are met, and they are encouraged to grow, learn, and aspire for a bright future.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Child First Hub
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide emotional support and supervision to young people.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth and children in care.
  • Help implement and follow individualized care plans.
  • Maintain daily records, including case notes and incident reports.
  • Assist with behaviour management and conflict resolution.
  • Foster a positive, supportive environment to encourage personal growth.
  • Ensure the physical environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
  • Support educational and recreational activities.
  • Administer medication and ensure proper storage and disposal.
  • Handle maintenance requests.
  • Promote independence and teach life skills.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.

Casual Youth Residential Worker

24 Hour Priority Care
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Engage & provide trauma informed therapeutic support to children & young people who have complex behaviours.
  • Assist young people in residential care & attend appointments as well as transport to school.
  • Provide a safe & stable environment
  • Develop, implement & monitor individual support plans
  • Case noting
  • Follow & adhere to industry compliance

Residential Youth Worker

Uniting
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated positive attributes to create a safe, supportive environment, reducing vulnerability, building resilience, and encouraging young people to aspire toward a brighter future.
  • Delivered high-quality care to the young people in Residential Care, ensuring their individual needs were met as outlined in their personalized placement plans.
  • Maintained and completed professional case notes, submitting incident reports in a timely manner before the end of each shift.
  • Role-modeled appropriate behaviours for young people, ensuring professional boundaries were consistently maintained.
  • Manage medication for young people ensuring correct administration, storage, and disposal to maintain safety and compliance.
  • Ensure the physical environment was maintained to a high standard, fostering a sense of pride in placement and surroundings for the young people.

Education

Diploma - Community Services

Institute of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia
Melbourne, VIC
04-2019

Skills

  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Attentive Listening
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Understanding of Youth Development
  • Honest & Reliable
  • Time Management
  • Health & Safety Awareness
  • Decision Making
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cultural Sensitvity

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Child First Hub
03.2024 - Current

Residential Youth Worker

Uniting
08.2022 - 01.2023

Casual Youth Residential Worker

24 Hour Priority Care
01.2020 - 01.2024

Diploma - Community Services

Institute of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia

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