Jaevhia Walker
Norman Gardens
Summary
My personal objective as a youth worker is to assist children, teenagers, and young adults to improve their lives and aid in their transition to adulthood as contributing members of society. This career path is a commitment to improving the lives of youth who need support in their emotional, social, educational, and personal growth
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
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Department of Youth Justice
Rockhampton
08.2025 - Current
- Supported at-risk youth through individual counseling and group activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging recreational programs for youth participants.
- Collaborated with families to address challenges and promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of youth interactions and program participation.
Youth Worker
Uniting Care Community
Rockhampton
06.2025 - Current
- Supported at-risk youth through individual counseling and group activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging recreational programs for youth participants.
- Collaborated with families to address challenges and promote positive behaviors.
Therapeutic Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
Rockhampton
02.2024 - 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
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 nongovernment 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
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.
Education
Certificate IV - Child Family And Youth Intervention
Horizon2
Online Diploma - Justice Studies
TAFE QLD
Online References
Upon Request
Awards And Acknowledgments
- 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
Timeline
Youth Worker
Department of Youth Justice
08.2025 - Current
Youth Worker
Uniting Care Community
06.2025 - Current
Therapeutic Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
02.2024 - 05.2025
Child Safety Support Officer
Department of Child Safety
09.2023 - 02.2024
ITC Co-Ordinator
Bidgerdii Community Health Service
02.2023 - 06.2023
Certificate IV - Child Family And Youth Intervention
Horizon2
Diploma - Justice Studies
TAFE QLD