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Harpreet Singh Cheema

Clyde,Australia

Summary

Motivated Community Support Worker offering 7 years of experience in clinical and behavioral roles. Adept at supporting emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals. Dedicated in assisting people with disabilities or impairments to undertake everyday tasks and support well-being. Experienced in creating interactive atmosphere to expedite supportive relationships. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork. People-oriented Team Leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying Clients needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Junction Support Services
Melbourne, Vic
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to adolescents in residential care setting.
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Monitored and documented the progress of each resident's mental health status.
  • Conducted assessments of youth to identify any potential behavioral or emotional issues.
  • Maintained a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the facility.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
  • Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
  • Participated in weekly case conferences to review client progress and develop new goals for clients.
  • Provided support services to families of residents in order to ensure successful transition back into home life after release from residential care setting.
  • Educated parents on appropriate parenting techniques during family therapy sessions.
  • Organized recreational activities such as field trips and outdoor sports events for youth participants.
  • Managed medication administration process for residents according to physician instructions.
  • Coordinated community resources such as housing assistance programs and job training opportunities for former residents.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among young adults through education about nutrition, exercise, substance abuse prevention strategies.

Youth Worker

Connect CWS
Brisbane, Qld
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
  • Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
  • Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
  • Assisted with the development of individual plans for each youth's academic success.
  • Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services to clients.
  • Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors among participants in order to develop appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
  • Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
  • Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
  • Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
  • Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions.
  • Achieved established program plan goals by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, court officials and educators.

Community Support Worker

Brackenridge
Christchurch, New Zealand
08.2017 - 10.2023
  • Planning, organizing and implementing of new activities with clients
  • Fully trained on how to deal with health and safety issues, first aid, self-harm and harming other clients
  • Working with people who have intellectual disabilities and autism
  • Supporting clients at their day placement centers and outdoor activities
  • Knowledge of Control & Restraint Techniques
  • Execution of strategies and plans as planned by behavioral specialist
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations
  • Assisted with the development of individual plans for each youth's academic success
  • Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services to clients
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning
  • Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.

Team Leader

Brackenridge
Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Provide job related advice, support, and direction to team members
  • Coordinate, lead and facilitate regular staff meetings even if the Service Manager is in attendance
  • Influence and mentor others in a positive and constructive way and demonstrate the capacity to work cooperatively alongside others to achieve common goals
  • Challenge behaviors and processes which do not positively advance service quality whilst being prepared to accept feedback about your own behavior
  • Positively promote the person-centered model
  • Work in partnership with families/whanau to plan and implement appropriate initiatives for the achievement of the individual's long term needs while considering short term limitations
  • Assist in planning and development of tailored learning development programs as identified in the individual plans
  • Take a lead role in facilitating and supporting individuals in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to planning initiatives and activity programs aimed at promoting individual empowerment.

Education

Certificate 4 in Social And Community Services -

Careerforce
08.2020

Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 3 -

12.2019

National Diploma in Business Management Level 6 -

12.2015

National Diploma in Business Management Level 5 -

03.2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Work Planning
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safety
  • Client Support
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coaching
  • Special Needs Familiarity
  • Educational Activities

Certification

  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • Current WWC check
  • Current CPI & MAPA
  • Current Autism and Trauma Training
  • Current Boundaries and Ethics Training
  • Victoria Driving License
  • Current Positive Behavior Support
  • Current police check
  • Hope and Healing
  • Current NDIS Screening Check

Reference

  • Harpreet Singh

     Harpreet.Singh@brackenridge.org.nz 

    +64223207880 

  • Aman

     Aman.kaur@brackenridge.org.nz 

    +64225018796 

  • Monique Berry

    Monique.Berry@brackenridge.org.nz 

     +6427518024

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Junction Support Services
03.2024 - Current

Youth Worker

Connect CWS
11.2023 - 04.2024

Community Support Worker

Brackenridge
08.2017 - 10.2023

Team Leader

Brackenridge

Certificate 4 in Social And Community Services -

Careerforce

Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 3 -

National Diploma in Business Management Level 6 -

National Diploma in Business Management Level 5 -

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