Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Elle Waugh

Charlestown

Summary

I am a Community Services caseworker and my responsibilities have included meeting and maintaining key performance indicators. An ability to work with interdisciplinary teams as well as developing strong interpersonal skills and building relationships with families and services. I have a strong understanding of the complex needs and issues associated with those who are at a disadvantage within our communities.

Excellent knowledge of the legislation that governs the community services industry and the ability to work within the frameworks of the Child and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, disability standards, as well as the mental health act.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caseworker

Department Of Communities And Justice
02.2018 - Current

· Case management of children and young people in Care of the Minister

· Support Kinship placements of Children and Young People in Out of Home Care

· Develop, monitor, and review case plans and financial plans for Children and Young people in Out of Home Care

· Develop, monitor, and review behavioural Support Plans for Children and Young People in Out of Home Care

· Maintain the Child and Young Person’s records on accurately on Child Story

· Prepare placement, contact report, and court reports as required

· Plan and attend/ facilitate relevant meetings with stakeholders

· Maintain regular contact with Children and Young People and other relevant parties to ensure the child’s safety, welfare, and wellbeing while in Out of Home Care

· Complete safety and risk assessments

· Complete eReports

· Complete safety plans, including following up with the family and support people within 72 hours

· Complete family action plans, after meeting with the family and their supports to develop a plan that is going to work for their family

· Complete Initiating Applications to the Children’s Court to bring Children and Young People into the Care of the Minister

· Complete follow up Court work including Court Instructions, Summary of Purposed Plans, Affidavits of Services, Historical Affidavits and Updated Affidavits

· Complete S90 application such as Restoration and Guardianship care matters

· I am a current caseworker on the after-hours response roster.

· I am currently enrolled in Group Supervision Action Learning Program – Practice Leadership

Education

Social Science - Community Service's And Human Welfare

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
02.2017

High School Diploma -

St Pauls High School
Booragul
10.2011

Skills

Strong Family and Community Spirit

Compassion assisting Others

Sincerity and Loyalty

Social Personality

Positive Attitude

Tolerance and Patience

Perseverance, Versatility

Advanced Observation and Evaluation

Physical, Emotional and Psychological Strengths

Certification

  • Car
  • Forklift
  • Scaffolding
  • White card
  • Safely access the rail corridor

Timeline

Caseworker

Department Of Communities And Justice
02.2018 - Current

Social Science - Community Service's And Human Welfare

University of Newcastle

High School Diploma -

St Pauls High School
Elle Waugh