Elijah Brooks
Ripley
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate youth worker firmly committed to empowering and supporting young individuals. I am seeking a position where I can utilise my skills and experience to impact the lives of young people.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Southern Cross Support Services
- Current
Provide direct care and support for young people in residential settings. Duty includes creating a safe environment, nurturing, and ensuring that the environment remains calmed where young ones develop life skills, and work towards personal goals.
Youth worker
KYC Consultancy Pty Ltd
01.2024 - 01.2025
Provide direct support to young people facing social, emotional and behavioural challenges. also advocating for needs in areas such as education, and employment.
Youth worker
Edman Community Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2024
Worked across various youth and community service placements, supporting vulnerable young people from diverse backgrounds. also providing crisis intervention strategies for safe environment, and assisting young ones to access essential services
Youth Worker
Churches of Christ
01.2019 - 01.2022
Engaged with at-risk young people through structure programs and one-on-one mentoring. facilitating recreational activities, educational, and personal development activities.
Intensive family support caseworker
Uniting Care Community
01.2016 - 01.2017
Worked closely with families experiencing complex challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse and child safety concerns, including home visits, and providing practical support to strengthen the family.
Education
Diploma - Community Service Works
Diploma - Legal work
Skills
- Strong ability to build rapport, trust, and positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Experienced in managing challenging behaviour and de-escalating conflict while being calm
- Knowledgeable in working with at-risk individuals and providing parenting strategies
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively with teams
- Sensitive to cultural diversity and experienced in working with colleagues and clients from multidisciplinary backgrounds
- Ability to communicate clearly and precisely, both written and verbal
- Ability to provide compassionate support while maintaining professional boundaries
Timeline
Youth worker
KYC Consultancy Pty Ltd
01.2024 - 01.2025
Youth worker
Edman Community Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2024
Youth Worker
Churches of Christ
01.2019 - 01.2022
Intensive family support caseworker
Uniting Care Community
01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma - Legal work
Southern Cross Support Services
- Current
Diploma - Community Service Works
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