Godfrey Nwosu
Care Squad
Christies Beach,SA
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate Youth Worker with four years of experience in addressing behavioral and personal challenges. Delivered person-centered support that fosters resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. Promoted social inclusion and well-being while ensuring compliance with child safety standards and organizational policies.
Work History
Youth Support Worker
2 Years 11 Months- Provided person-centred support to youths with diverse personal and social support needs.
- Used active listening and clear communication to understand individual needs and concerns of participants.
- Assist participant to access community services and participate in social activities.
- Promote independence through strength-based support, by encouraging participant to build on their abilities and achieve their goals.
- Assist client with medication administration.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to achieve quality and consistent support to participant.
Youth Worker
2 Years 1 Month- Provided individualized support to young people experiencing social, emotional, behavioral and family related challenges.
- Facilitated recreational, educational and life-skills activities designed to promote social connection and personal development.
- Developed positive and trusting relationships by using active listening, empathy and non-judgemental communication.
- Worked collaboratively with families, schools, case managers and other community services to support young people.
- Utilised trauma-informed strategies to effectively de-escalate heightened situations and support young people safety and emotional wellbeing.
Youth Worker
11 Months- Identified and reported safeguarding concerns in accordance with Organisational policies and procedures.
- maintained accurate and confidential case notes, incident reports and other required documents.
- Advocate for young people and assist them in accessing appropriate community and support services.
Education
Diploma - Community Services
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication and Active Listening
Behavior support and de-escalation
Relationship Building and Youth Engagement
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Care Squad
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Youth Worker
CIIC SUPPORTS
01.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Youth Worker
BaptistCare SA
01.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Aston College
Diploma from Community Services
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