Grant Hume
Cooranbong,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience, specializing in Alcohol and/or other Drug treatment and Mental Health presentations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement evidence-based practices, enhancing client outcomes. Adept at building relationships and advocating for clients, ensuring comprehensive care and support in challenging environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Alcohol and/or other Drugs + General Counsellor
Coast Shelter
North Gosford, Australia
12.2021 - Current
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
Enrolled Soldier
The Salvation Army
01.2008 - Current
- Public speaking
- Addressing schools in group sessions
- Visiting people and families at their homes
- Raising awareness in the Community
- Attendance of Community Information Days
Case Worker
Matthew Talbot Homeless Service (St Vincent De Paul Wickham)
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Conducted outreach activities in the community in order to identify potential new referrals for program services.
- Assisted clients with job searches, budgeting, parenting skills, housing resources and other social services as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments within the agency to ensure that all services are provided in a timely manner.
- Actively participated in interagency meetings designed to coordinate care among multiple providers.
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
Youth Worker
Catholic Care
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
- Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
AOD Senior Caseworker / Team Leader
The Salvation Army Dooralong Transformation Centre
02.2009 - 12.2019
- Leading a team of 14 Case Managers
- Staff supervision and support
- Clinical Governance
- All aspects of casework related to addiction & Mental Health.
- Group facilitation
- Teamwork
- One to One support session’s
- Case management
- Advocate for clients
- Work with other services
- Maintain client files.
- Work within a team environment
- Time management skills
Foreman
Program Maintenance Services
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Supervision of Staff
- Coordinating Projects
- Maintaining Excellent Communication
- Liaising with Business Professionals
- Maintain Customer Rapport
- Maintain Work on Government Contracts
- Record Keeping
Painter & Decorator
Painters at Your Service
01.1995 - 12.2000
- Preparation to paint surfaces
- Mixing paint
- Cleaning
- Painting
- EWP operations
- Working at heights
- Quality control
Case Worker
Samaritans’ crisis accommodation Centre Maitland
Maitland
- Collaborated with other departments within the agency to ensure that all services are provided in a timely manner.
- Actively participated in interagency meetings designed to coordinate care among multiple providers.
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Created monthly reports summarizing caseload activities for review by supervisor.
Education
Diploma of Counselling -
The Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
Online04-2017
Certificate IV - Community Services
TAFE
Port Macquarie, NSW12-2008
Trade Certificate - Painter and Decorator
TAFE
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health assessment
- Case management
- Evidence-based practices
- Team collaboration
- Community outreach
- Clinical Governance
- Staff supervision
- Relationship building with other services
- Psychoeducation
References
- Madison Parrott, Current manager of our clinical services team, 0401 554 965
- Maria Malcolm, Social worker at Coast Shelter, 0491 070 288
Timeline
Alcohol and/or other Drugs + General Counsellor
Coast Shelter
12.2021 - Current
Case Worker
Matthew Talbot Homeless Service (St Vincent De Paul Wickham)
10.2020 - 10.2021
Youth Worker
Catholic Care
05.2020 - 07.2020
AOD Senior Caseworker / Team Leader
The Salvation Army Dooralong Transformation Centre
02.2009 - 12.2019
Enrolled Soldier
The Salvation Army
01.2008 - Current
Foreman
Program Maintenance Services
01.2000 - 12.2003
Painter & Decorator
Painters at Your Service
01.1995 - 12.2000
Case Worker
Samaritans’ crisis accommodation Centre Maitland
Diploma of Counselling -
The Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
Certificate IV - Community Services
TAFE
Trade Certificate - Painter and Decorator
TAFE
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