Elle Gierke
Moree,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated support worker with a strong foundation in Domestic Violence case management and over a year of experience supporting young people with complex needs in an educational setting. Previously worked as a Domestic Violence Case Worker, providing trauma-informed, client-centered support to women and families in crisis. Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning and multi-agency collaboration. Deeply committed to empowering vulnerable clients and advocating for their safety, dignity and long term wellbeing. Eager to return to the domestic violence sector to make a meaningful impact through specialised support services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Armidale Catholic Schools
Moree, NSW
02.2024 - Current
- Supporting one-on-one Lifetime Care Plan requiring both academic and holistic support, provide consistent routines and behaviour support strategies, reassurance and emotional regulation strategies, communicate changes or distress to the appropriate staff, work closely with Therapists facilitating therapy sessions and follow up activities
- Providing targeted academic and behavioural support to secondary students with additional learning needs, including those on Personal Plans/Behaviour Support Plans
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify and implement lesson plans, ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse learners.
- Delivering one-on-one and small group support to help students build academic skills, improve self-regulation and develop independence
- Monitor student progress and behaviour, maintain clear communication with Teaching Leaders and Wellbeing Team
- Support the inclusive values and pastoral care framework of the Catholic Education System, fostering a respectful and compassionate learning environment
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Education Plans and Behaviour Support Strategies
Specialized DV/Youth Homelessness Case Worker
Moree Family Support
Moree
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist young people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in a supportive and personalised matter
- Provide intense case management services to victims of domestic and family violence.
- Advocacy and support to address legal, financial, counselling, tenancy and any other supports needed
- Provide risk assessment and safety plans
- Case plans
- Enhance living skills/ self esteem/ coping skills
- Basic counselling
- Comply with legislative requirements
- Work with young people individually to encourage them to identify goals and work within an outcome oriented model
- Improve family relationships/ Financial management
- Display a clear understanding of confidentiality and privacy throughout and after support periods
- Computer skills/ CIMS/ DEX
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness workshop to gain knowledge and understanding in support of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
Senior Hair Stylist
Deft Hair
Moree, 2400
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Time management
- Administration
- Organisation skills
- Hair Cutting
- Hair Colouring
- Hair Styling
- Cleaning / Salon presentation
- Social Media
Apprentice/Senior Hairstylist
Billie M Hair
Toowoomba, Qld
08.2009 - 04.2018
- Administration
- Hair Cutting
- Hair Colouring
- Hair Styling
- Cleaning / Salon Presentation
- Organisational Skills
Education
Cert 3 - Hairdressing
TAFE QLD
Toowoomba2012
Completed Year 10 / Partial Year 11 -
Lockyer District High School
GattonSkills
- Creativity and Originality
- Relationship Building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Ability to work on my own and with others
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- New Technique Development
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Adaptability
- Community Outreach
- Customer Support and Assistance
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision & Leadership
Additional Information
First Aid and CPR
- up to date but willing to complete according to policy.
Working with Children Check
- WWC2553185E
REFERENCES
Cloe Aber - 0407352792
Alice Simpson - 0488008108
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Armidale Catholic Schools
02.2024 - Current
Specialized DV/Youth Homelessness Case Worker
Moree Family Support
02.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Hair Stylist
Deft Hair
09.2018 - 02.2023
Apprentice/Senior Hairstylist
Billie M Hair
08.2009 - 04.2018
Cert 3 - Hairdressing
TAFE QLD
Completed Year 10 / Partial Year 11 -
Lockyer District High School
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