James Hamilton
Hobart
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Social Worker at St Francis Flexible School, adept at crisis intervention and client advocacy. Successfully fostered trusting relationships with at-risk youth, enhancing self-esteem and positive behavior. Skilled in case management and multidisciplinary collaboration, empowering participants through informed decision-making and tailored support strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellbeing Worker
St Francis Flexible School
05.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Promoted positive peer interactions by facilitating group activities and modeling respectful communication techniques.
- Facilitated open communication between parents, staff, and administrators to ensure coordinated efforts in supporting youths'' wellbeing.
Case Manager
Bethlehem House
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Social Worker
All Round Health and Community Care
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Youth Worker
Bridgewater PCYC
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Coordinated with local schools to support at-risk students, resulting in increased attendance and academic performance.
- Promoted physical health and wellness through organization of sports and recreational activities, leading to higher levels of engagement and well-being.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts, securing funding for new and ongoing youth projects and initiatives.
Education
Batchelors - Social Work
UTAS
Hobart12-2017
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Referrals and networking
- Solution-based interventions
Certification
Full unrestricted drivers License - C, MR, B
First Aid, Anaphylaxis, CPR Training - Current
Youth Mental Health First Aid accredited
Timeline
Wellbeing Worker
St Francis Flexible School
05.2020 - Current
Social Worker
All Round Health and Community Care
08.2018 - 12.2019
Case Manager
Bethlehem House
05.2017 - 05.2020
Youth Worker
Bridgewater PCYC
06.2016 - 12.2017
Batchelors - Social Work
UTAS
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