Jaevhia Walker
Norman Gardens ,Australia
Summary
Dedicated youth worker focused on enhancing the lives of children, teenagers, and young adults through targeted support in emotional, social, educational, and personal development. Committed to facilitating successful transitions to adulthood and fostering contributions to society. Proven ability to implement effective programs that promote growth and resilience among youth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
Uniting Care
Rockhampton
05.2025 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Therapeutic Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
Rockhampton, QLD
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Provide reliable, responsive, and flexible youth services to individuals and families to help create a positive impact in their lives
- Contribute to the development of a safe, nonviolent, and nurturing environment that support the physical and emotional safety of young individuals
- Act as a positive role model and reinforce positive behaviours to individuals through social learning, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence
- Promote the self-determination and cultural identify of children and young individuals
- Actively support young individuals in a range of duties, including grooming and preparing meals, coordinating activities, and organising transportation, liaising with family and community members, supporting individuals to attend social outings, and monitoring the progress of their goals and providing encouragement to remain motivated and connected to their ambitions
Child Safety Support Officer
Department of Child Safety
Rockhampton, QLD
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Providing culturally appropriate, practical prevention and early intervention support services to children and families to meet agreed case plan goals
- Supporting positive family connection, referrals and advocacy for services
- Providing high quality casework support and advice to assist in making decisions about the safety, belonging and wellbeing of children.
- Working jointly with approved carers, parents, the community, government and non-government service providers to meet the needs of children, young people and families who come into contact with the child protection system.
ITC Co-Ordinator
Bidgerdii Community Health Service
Rockhampton, QLD
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provide holistic, primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the community.
- Works collaboratively with patients, general practices, AMSS, and other service providers to assist with the care coordination of eligible patient with chronic diseases.
- Supports and plans the day-to-day work of the Outreach workers.
- Arrange the required services in the patients care plan.
- Develop chronic condition self-management plans.
- Conduct home visits to assess the client’s living arrangements and see if they are eligible for certain schemes.
Therapeutic Support Worker
Thrive House
Rockhampton, QLD
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Delivered reliable and responsive youth services to individuals and families, fostering positive life impacts.
- Contributed to development of safe, nurturing environments that ensure physical and emotional safety for youth.
- Served as a positive role model, reinforcing beneficial behaviors through social learning and emotional intelligence.
- Promoted self-determination and cultural identity among children and young individuals.
- Supported young individuals with grooming, meal preparation, activity coordination, and transportation arrangements.
- Liaised with family and community members to enhance support networks for youth.
- Encouraged participation in social outings while monitoring progress toward personal goals.
- Provided motivation to young individuals, fostering connections to their aspirations.
Education
Certificate IV - Child Family And Youth Intervnetion
Horizon2
Advanced Certificate in Domestic And Family Violen
Courses4Me
Graduate Certificate of Psychology
Curtain University
02.2026
Skills
- Youth supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skill development
- Emotional support
- Program planning
- Conflict de-escalation
- Environmental management
- Safety monitoring
- Crisis response
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aide Certificate
- CPR and First Aide Certificate
- Blue and Yellow Card
- Open Drivers License
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
- TCI Training
- 3 Pillars Training
Accomplishments
- TCI Training
- Youth Mental Health First Aide
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
- 3 Pillars
- First Aide and CPR
- Safeguarding Course
- Hope and Healing
Profile Summary
A dynamic and engaging Youth Worker passionate about delivering support to vulnerable youth and those in crisis, and providing behavioral, emotional, and mental support. Offers developing case management and plan coordination skills, compassion, and enthusiasm for working with young people and adults from all walks of life and cultures, inspiring and watching them reach their full potential. Exhibits professionalism, responsibility and accountability while working with peers, subordinates, supervisors, or working independently
Timeline
Youth Worker
Uniting Care
05.2025 - Current
Child Safety Support Officer
Department of Child Safety
09.2023 - 02.2024
Therapeutic Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
06.2023 - 05.2025
ITC Co-Ordinator
Bidgerdii Community Health Service
02.2023 - 06.2023
Therapeutic Support Worker
Thrive House
09.2021 - 02.2023
Certificate IV - Child Family And Youth Intervnetion
Horizon2
Advanced Certificate in Domestic And Family Violen
Courses4Me
Graduate Certificate of Psychology
Curtain University