Elissa Stephen
Zilzie,QLD
Summary
Committed individual with background in child protection and welfare. Brings expertise in assessing child safety concerns, developing appropriate intervention plans, and coordinating with social services agencies. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking abilities and thorough knowledge of child development and psychology. Achievements reflect positive impact on children's lives through proactive advocacy and preventive measures.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Safety Officer
Queensland Government
Rockhampton, QLD
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided statutory child protection services to children and families.
- Collaborated with Cultural Practice Advisors to ensure that my practice was culturally appropriate when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children.
- Provided guidance and counselling services for families dealing with child safety issues.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to assess the emotional needs of at-risk children.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Conducted assessments and investigations of allegations of abuse or neglect of children in accordance with the Department's guidelines, and worked with families toward reunification through specific case planning and identifying goals.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Developed strategies for protecting at-risk children from potential harm or exploitation.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and training.
- Maintained detailed records on all cases involving child safety issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Griffith University
QLD10-2023
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of The Southern Cross College
Dalby11-2016
Skills
- Child protection expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Behaviour monitoring
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Case management proficiency
Certification
National Police Certificate
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
NDIS Working Screening
- NDIS Number: 41732851
- Expiry Date: 19/01/2028
Working with Children Card
- Card Number: 1603065/2
- Expiry Date: 23/01/2026
Accomplishments
Micro-Credentials
CQ University
- The First 1,000 Days: Stronger Foundations
- Human Services Quality Standards
- National Disability Insurance Scheme: An Introduction
- Sexual health for seniors
- Reporting elder abuse in the community setting
Griffith University
- First Peoples' Health, Yuwahn Wupin
Extracurricular activities
Dalby Beck Street Kindergarten
- Volunteer working with children
- Baking and selling for fundraisers for new playground equipment
Futsal Australian Association
- Qualified referee
- Baking and selling for fundraisers
Taekwondo
- Achieved a red belt
- Hosted a fundraiser for a Taekwondo instructor who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
RSPCA
- Hosted a fundraiser event, raising money for the RSPCA
Kokoda
- Completed the Kokoda Challenge in 2015 and 2016
Breast Cancer Australia Run
- Completed 8km fundraising run.
Timeline
Child Safety Officer
Queensland Government
06.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Griffith University
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of The Southern Cross College
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