Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Projects
References
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Farzana Ahmadi

Adelaide,South Australia

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Case Manager and Child & Youth Support Worker with a strong foundation in psychology and extensive experience providing direct support to individuals and families in need. Adept at case management, crisis intervention, coordinating services, and fostering positive relationships with clients. Proficient in handling complex situations with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on long-term outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FLO Case Manager

Baptist Care SA
10.2024 - Current
  • Providing weekly 1:1 face to face case management sessions
  • Supporting young people to engage in education, whilst
    supporting to achieve their SACE
  • Develop and maintain relationships with other agencies, networks, and other community stakeholders
  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.


Child and Youth Support Worker

Baptist Care SA
05.2023 - Current
  • Providing trauma informed and person-centred care to children under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive
  • Developing young people's independence and life skills
  • Practicing role modelling skills to assist young people achieve their goals in accordance with Care Plans and Program objectives

Migration Administration

Australian Migration Resource Centre
12.2020 - 02.2023


  • Conduct settlement and community development services as an appointed APO with the Department of Home Affairs
  • Lodging visa applications of prospective applicants who are in humanitarian situations overseas
  • Assist with HSP (Humanitarian Settlement Program)
  • Assist with capacity building projects for CALD youth groups



Education

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) -

Monash University
Online
11.2022

Bachelor of Psychological Science -

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia
12.2019

Skills

  • Team work and collaboration
  • Case Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Negotiation and mediation
  • Critical thinking
  • Research

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR
  • White Ribbon Training
  • DHS Working with Children Check
  • Vulnerable Person Screening
  • National Police Clearance

Languages

English
Dari and Hazaragi

Projects

Afghan-Australian Conference (01/2019 - Present)

  • Co-founder and Marketing Director of Executive Committee Board
  • A platform aiming to promote collaboration among the Afghan- Australian diaspora to establish durable and practical solutions on a range of contemporary issues prevalent in the community.


Afghan Women's Social Club (08/2019 - Present)

  • Co-Founder and Mentor
  • A unique space where women of the Afghan community attain basic-intermediate English skills to better integrate into Australian society. The platform provides a safe space to take part in leisure activities, storytelling and gain social support.


The Association of Australia Tertiary Students from Afghanistan (AATSA) (01/2017 - Present)

  • Vice President (2019), Social Media Representative (2018), Secretary and Campus Conversation Coordinator (2017)
  • An academic association, which aims to encourage diaspora students to better understand tertiary education through programs and activities. AATSA provides the youth with a voice, inspiring students to feel refuged while expressing their opinions and ideas.

References

  • Rachel Strangio, House Coordinator - Baptist Care SA

     0403 169 497, rstrangio@baptistcaresa.org.au

  • Mirsia Bunjaku, CEO - Australian Migrant Resource Centre

     0427 916 862, mirsia@amrc.org.au

Timeline

FLO Case Manager

Baptist Care SA
10.2024 - Current

Child and Youth Support Worker

Baptist Care SA
05.2023 - Current

Migration Administration

Australian Migration Resource Centre
12.2020 - 02.2023

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) -

Monash University

Bachelor of Psychological Science -

The University of Adelaide
Farzana Ahmadi