Gemma Tarquinio
17B Oliver Street, SCARBOROUGH
Summary
I am a qualified Youth Worker, experienced in the Child Protection field. I use a trauma informed approach on a daily basis to ensure safety and well-being of children, working with families and other key services to achieve a positive outcome. I would like to further my skills by completing the Masters of Social Work at Edith Cowan University to assist in my professional work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
07.2024 - Current
- Child Protection Worker on the Leaving Care Team, working with 14-18 year olds.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all case notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Developed individualised plans (i.e. safety/therapy/IEP plans) that addressed specific needs identified during assessments and meetings, resulting in targeted interventions for each child's situation.
- Evaluated family needs and coordinated appropriate services to promote stability and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for children and families in need.
- Coordinated closely with law enforcement, Department of Housing, Disability Services, Kath French Secure Care, Department of Health and other services to assist in preparing a young person for when they age out of the care system and while a child in the carte of the CEO.
- Attended Criminal Court and Police interviews and advocated in the best interests of the child.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Working with a trauma informed approach.
- Intervened and assisted in crisis situations for young people in care.
Child Protection Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Child Protection Worker on a Children in Care Team.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all case notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality at all times, adhering to strict ethical guidelines when handling of sensitive client information.
- Increased positive outcomes for children by establishing strong working relationships with families, schools, and community resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development training to ensure best practices in Child Protection Work.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk level.
- Provided crisis intervention services to protect children from harm or abuse in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough home assessments and addressing potential hazards.
- Attended hearings at Perth Children's Court for court orders and working with parents towards reunification.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Working in a trauma informed approach.
Student at Child Protection: Through ECU
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Leaving Care Team Student
- Learnt and followed policies, procedures, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated and shadowed Child protection Workers and assist where needed.
- Supervised contact visits with children and parents.
Team Coordinator
Link My Plan
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
- Built strong relationships with clients and staff through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
- Trained, motivated and guided on-boarding members.
- Assigned various staff members to clients based on their common interest, skills and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Youth Works - Arts And Humanities
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA02-2024
Cert III Allied Health Assistance - Human Services
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA11-2021
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Child Protection Policies and Procedures
- Ethical practice
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation Stratergies
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Family support
- Safety planning
Timeline
Child Protection Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
07.2024 - Current
Child Protection Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
10.2023 - 07.2024
Student at Child Protection: Through ECU
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2023 - 10.2023
Team Coordinator
Link My Plan
01.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Youth Works - Arts And Humanities
Edith Cowan University
Cert III Allied Health Assistance - Human Services
North Metropolitan TAFE
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