Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Emma Granger

Emma Granger

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Dedicated Case Manager with extensive experience in the homelessness sector, specialising in guiding at-risk youth towards independence through empathetic support, coaching and strategic crisis intervention. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships and rapport through implementing therapeutic approaches to address complex needs, including mental health, substance abuse and trauma. Passionate in fostering positive change and empowering individuals to achieve lasting success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

St Johns Youth Services (Youth 110)
Adelaide, SA
12.2022 - Current

Guideing youth experiencing homelessness in developing independent living skills and securing appropriate housing. Assisting clients in accessing external resources and encouraging participation in education and employment opportunities. Delivering counseling support and addressing crisis situations related to self-harm and suicidal ideation.

  • Facilitate communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs are met.
  • Organise group activities to provide socialisation opportunities for clients.
  • Deliver comprehensive case management involving intake, assessment, and crisis intervention.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate case documentation per organisational standards.
  • Facilitate client transition to alternate providers based on progress.
  • Provide referrals to appropriate providers and advocate on clients behalf.
  • Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
  • Identify barriers to client success and develop strategies to overcome them.
  • Assist clients in setting realistic goals and developing action plans.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics and standards.
  • Execute crisis intervention techniques to manage urgent client matters.
  • Engage in team meetings to enhance group efficiency.

Customer Service Representative

The Shaver Shop
Tea Tree Plaza, SA
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Ranked consistently among top-performing sales representatives nationwide.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
  • Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
  • Ensured meticulous merchandising to maintain high store standards.

Volunteer

HYPA/SYC
Adelaide, SA
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted intake evaluations for homeless youth and facilitated access to relevant services.
  • Assisted young people with housing applications and house searches.
  • Assisted young people experiencing homelessness in completing referral forms to access supported housing opportunities.
  • Linked young people experiencing homelessness with crisis accommodation.
  • Provided administrative support to the supervisor.

Education

Master of Counselling -

Torrens University
05-2025

Advanced Graduate Diploma (Honours) - Psychology

Monash University
03-2022

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences -

Swinburne University of Technology
01-2019

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Individualised counselling
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Case planning
  • Relationship building
  • Crisis intervention
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Administrative support
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Positive attitude
  • Recordkeeping and confidentiality
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Inquisitive Mindset

Certification

  • Drivers License.
  • DSCI Child Related Employment Screening.
  • Child Safe Environments Training.
  • Provide First Aid.
  • National Police Clearance.
  • Lelan When Conversation Turns to Suicide Training.

Affiliations

  • Music composition and recording.
  • Acting.
  • Reading/Writing.
  • Travel.

References

Sylwia Grabowska

Relationship: Team Leader Youth 110

Ph: 0420 761 651

Email: Sylwia.grabowska@sjys.com.au

Ryan Bullivant

Relationship: Manager Youth 110

Ph: 0409 223 102

Email: Ryan.bullivant@sjys.com.au

Cela Delic

Relationship: Manager Shaver Shop

Ph: 0479 171 535

Timeline

Case Manager

St Johns Youth Services (Youth 110)
12.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

The Shaver Shop
06.2019 - 12.2022

Volunteer

HYPA/SYC
05.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Counselling -

Torrens University

Advanced Graduate Diploma (Honours) - Psychology

Monash University

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences -

Swinburne University of Technology
Emma Granger