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Georgina MacRae

Bellingen,NSW

Summary

I hold 3.5 years of experience in casework/casework support, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at RMIT. Strong advocate for social justice and human rights. Belief that fostering meaningful relationships and utilising trauma-informed, advantage thinking and strength based approaches will lead to positive outcomes. Passionate about youth work, committed to providing holistic support that empowers young individuals to cultivate hope, self-determination and purpose in their lives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Casework Support

Uniting
Coffs Harbour, NSW
03.2024 - Current

Case Manager

Anglicare Victoria
Melbourne
06.2021 - 12.2023

Research and data analysis assistant

KARA (Kids at Risk Action)
Melbourne
06.2020 - 11.2021

Cafe Manager

Cam's Kiosk
Abbotsford
01.2019 - 02.2021

Youth Careers Workshop Mentor

Brimbank City Council Youth Services
Melbourne
09.2020 - 11.2020

Sales Assistant

Bear Blends
Byron Bay
02.2018 - 11.2018

Teaching and Community Development Volunteer

African Impact
Zanzibar
02.2018 - 04.2018

Cafe Manager

Shelter Lennox
Lennox Head
02.2017 - 02.2018

Waitress/Bartender/Hostess/Sales Assistant

Eagle Bay Brewing Co.
Eagle Bay
01.2015 - 02.2017

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) -

RMIT University
Melbourne
12.2023

Diploma of Community Services -

RMIT University
Melbourne
11.2021

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

RMIT University
Melbourne
11.2020

Certificate IV in Massage Therapies -

MIMT
Melbourne
11.2019

Skills

  • Providing therapeutic and intensive case management support
  • Communication skills that support the development of trust and rapport
  • Flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain best practice under challenging circumstances
  • Understanding of strength-based and trauma informed practice and its application in a youth work context
  • Application of youth centred practice and knowledge of psychological and adolescent development theories
  • Gained knowledge in the future of work and the skills required of young people to navigate employment pathways
  • Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and to promote cultural safety
  • Digital literacy competency
  • Group work and presentation skills
  • The ability to work effectively within a team to achieve program goals and objectives
  • Identify, develop and maintain relationships with services appropriate for assisting young people
  • Open-minded, adaptable and committed to ongoing personal development
  • Providing advocacy support on behalf of vulnerable youth or support in self-advocacy
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Australian driver's license
  • Working with Children Check
  • Police check

References

  • Justin Baldwin, Uniting PSP, 0403 130 424, jbaldwin@uniting.org
  • Melissa Elgueta, Anglicare Victoria, 0481 207 707, melissa.elgueta@anglicarevic.org.au

Timeline

Casework Support

Uniting
03.2024 - Current

Case Manager

Anglicare Victoria
06.2021 - 12.2023

Youth Careers Workshop Mentor

Brimbank City Council Youth Services
09.2020 - 11.2020

Research and data analysis assistant

KARA (Kids at Risk Action)
06.2020 - 11.2021

Cafe Manager

Cam's Kiosk
01.2019 - 02.2021

Sales Assistant

Bear Blends
02.2018 - 11.2018

Teaching and Community Development Volunteer

African Impact
02.2018 - 04.2018

Cafe Manager

Shelter Lennox
02.2017 - 02.2018

Waitress/Bartender/Hostess/Sales Assistant

Eagle Bay Brewing Co.
01.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) -

RMIT University

Diploma of Community Services -

RMIT University

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

RMIT University

Certificate IV in Massage Therapies -

MIMT

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