Frederick Schwenke
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Youth Worker at Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts, skilled in crisis management and risk assessment. Successfully facilitated workshops that enhanced life skills and provided emotional support, fostering a safe environment for youth. Demonstrated leadership and effective communication, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging situations. Committed to empowering young individuals through tailored interventions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts
Lurnea
07.2013 - Current
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
- Provided referrals to counseling services or other social service agencies when necessary.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
- Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors among participants in order to develop appropriate interventions.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
- Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions.
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Skills
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Life skills development
- Group facilitation
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Behavior modeling
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support abilities
- Conflict de-escalation
Languages
English
First Language
Samoan
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Music
- Food
Timeline
Youth Worker
Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts
07.2013 - Current