Janice Gray
Tapping, Perth ,WA
Summary
Extensive experience (from 2004), in collaborating with case workers in Child Protection and Family Services and families to provide best outcomes for children in care.
Developed practices for supports for groups for carers of clients in Headspace WA programmes (2017/18).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Carer
Child Protection & Family Services
09.2004 - 03.2024
- Cared for over 100, traumatised children entering the care system and worked extensively along side health care professionals and casework.
- Collaborated with case managers in safety planning, reunification and support programmes for parents and families.
- Focus Group Member, working alongside Child Protection staff in developing and introducing new policies and procedures, targeting early interventions for young children entering care system.
- Planning and advertising and recruitment campaigns to attract new carers, collaborating with Head Office, local media and community groups.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities and trauma support practices to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Presented to approximately 30 people at regular information and recruitment campaigns for new carers.
Family and Carer Advocate
Headspace WA
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Facilitated monthly support groups for families and carers of clients navigating Headspace programmes, and built strong relationships to deliver emotional supports and guidance.
- Attended Headspace Management meetings to discuss and develop on going improvements and supports in communication with users of Headspace.
- Consortium Group (approx 15 external organisations) panel Member for Headspace WA, Family and Carer advocate representative. Collaborated with Headspace professionals and other mental health industry providers to build relationships.
Education
No Degree -
TAFE, Joondalup
06.2024
Skills
- Work collaboratively and professionally, with other staff, agencies and families
- Experience advocating and working with families and children in Child Protection and Family Services including safety planning, working with traumatised children and families in a professional, non judgemental way
- Have extensive experience of representing at District Level (Child Protection) for carers and children in care at monthly meetings with District Staff and Director, (30 plus people) Have been involved in decision and policy making in forward planning
- Facilitated groups in Headspace for families and carers of clients in the mental health system
Timeline
Family and Carer Advocate
Headspace WA
02.2019 - 11.2021
Foster Carer
Child Protection & Family Services
09.2004 - 03.2024
No Degree -
TAFE, Joondalup
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