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HADIYA TALEB

Summary

As a graduate social worker, I am highly motivated to build lifelong skills working in the public mental health sector, where i share great passion and interest. I am eager to develop mental health competencies and transition to practice in mental health. I am dedicated to working with individuals and families impacted by mental illness and providing them a safe and supportive environment for personal growth, opportunities to develop meaningful life experiences and build positive healthy relationships within their community. I hope to pursue a job where I can partner with service users in their Recovery journey, while supporting the individual to grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Community Staffing Australia.
06.2023 - Current
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.

Volunteer

Homeless Aid
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with preparing and handing out food and necessities
  • built positive relationships with the people seeking support
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Team Member

Coles Supermarket
02.2016 - Current
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Child Protection Social Worker

Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Completed three rotations including investigations, case management and case contracting
  • Completed IVO and police checks
  • Utilised the MARAM framework to assess family violence risk
  • Completed safety plans and file reviews.
  • Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
  • Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
  • Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbours.
  • Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
  • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
  • Maintained case records and legal documentation.
  • Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Student Social Worker

Doncaster Secondary College
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Utilised school attendance plans in order to improve students attendance by monitoring and following up on students with poor attendance
  • Conducted a home visit
  • Completed a risk assessment and a safety plan was conducted
  • Organised cultural days and set goals with students
  • Completed case notes and assisted students in the classroom
  • Provided social work support, including short-term counselling
  • Interviewed students, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
  • Supported students and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Maintained regular contact with students and parents by calling and visiting clients' homes.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Victoria University
2023

12 VCE -

Brunswick SecondaryCollege
2018

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Compassionate
  • well-developed interpersonal sills
  • Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Assessment and Intervention
  • Working collaboratively as a team
  • Child Welfare and Protective Services
  • Mandatory Reporting Procedures
  • Microsoft Word
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strengths-Based recovery-orientated practice

Certification

  • Licensed - Social Worker (LSW)
  • First aid & CPR
  • Police Check
  • Working with Children's Check
  • eSafetyWomen abuse
  • De-escalation training
  • NDIS worker screening check


Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Support Worker

Community Staffing Australia.
06.2023 - Current

Child Protection Social Worker

Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2022 - 04.2022

Volunteer

Homeless Aid
01.2021 - Current

Student Social Worker

Doncaster Secondary College
01.2021 - 06.2021

Team Member

Coles Supermarket
02.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Social Work -

Victoria University

12 VCE -

Brunswick SecondaryCollege

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