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Enrico Francesco L. Enriquez

Canberra,Australia

Summary

I am an initiative-taking and compassionate professional with extensive background in disability and mental health, backed by years of experience in leadership roles. I have a strong passion for human rights advocacy, utilizing my expertise to promote the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Client Engagement Officer

Gateway Services, Housing ACT, Community Services Directorate
11.2024 - Current
  • I am tasked to assist and assess client applications to access appropriate housing and community support services
  • I am also required to work closely with Government and non-Government community organizations to provide appropriate support options to clients and stakeholders both within the office environment and in public housing sites

Disability and Mental Health Senior Advocate

ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS)
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • I am tasked to provide advocacy to people with disabilities and mental-ill health
  • I collaborate with individuals and groups of people to achieve changes that will promote, protect, and defend their human rights
  • I advocate seeking outcomes that enhance my clients’ rights and dignity and empower my clients’ voices to be heard in the decisions that affect their lives, understand, and exercise their rights, and have control over their lives
  • I collaborate with clients, lawyers, health and community professionals, human rights agencies, and service providers to find workable solutions for my clients

Special Projects Officer

OneLink
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • I am tasked to manage the Rough Sleeper Working Group
  • This special project is funded by the government to address the growing number of rough sleepers in the ACT by providing eligible rough sleepers with long-term accommodation in conjunction with five other community organizations

Senior Allied Health Assistant (3)

Canberra Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • I am tasked to aid and support the Allied Health Team in the delivery of the allied health services to the patients under the supervision of an allied health professional
  • Co-ordinating assistance regarding access to relevant services and support for patients
  • Facilitating and Running group therapy programs for the patients

Health Service Officer (4)

Canberra Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • I am tasked to assist patients with daily living activities and recovery programs under the supervision of the head nurse
  • Support patients to attend appointments
  • Assist in maintaining the safety of the patients
  • Oversee meal and linen services for the whole unit

Education

Diploma - Community Service Work - Mental Health

Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT
01-2016

Certificate 4 - Community Services

Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT
01-2015

Certificate 3 - Mental Health

Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT
01-2015

References

  • David Warren, Manager, Adult Mental Health Unit, Canberra Hospital. ACT Health, (+61) 413255859
  • Jessica MacDonald, Clinical Supervisor, NDIS Lead, Canberra Hospital. ACT Health, (+61) 434204367

Timeline

Senior Client Engagement Officer

Gateway Services, Housing ACT, Community Services Directorate
11.2024 - Current

Disability and Mental Health Senior Advocate

ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS)
01.2023 - 11.2024

Special Projects Officer

OneLink
10.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Allied Health Assistant (3)

Canberra Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2021

Health Service Officer (4)

Canberra Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2017

Diploma - Community Service Work - Mental Health

Canberra Institute of Technology

Certificate 4 - Community Services

Canberra Institute of Technology

Certificate 3 - Mental Health

Canberra Institute of Technology
Enrico Francesco L. Enriquez