Motivated customer engagement and support representative committed to providing high quality services and support. I am a positive and motivated community support worker with excellent relationship building skills with the ability to improve satisfaction and loyalty, providing guidance and support with key stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Area Coordinator/ Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator / Information Linkages and Capacity Building
LATROBE COMMUNIT HEALTH SERVICE
11.2016 - Current
Currently I am responsible for implementing all our ILC requirements and meeting the regional KPI's
Whilst being employed at LCHS I have worked as a Local Area Coordinator, I have completed a secondment to assist the Early Intervention team for 18 months and hold an LAC Level 2 position with subject matters expertise in Early Childhood transition and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander planning supports
Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff members throughout.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet support needs.
Participated in community events to promote LAC services and engage with public and community members.
Worked with local organizations to expand understanding of LAC supports and support access and linkages for participant to social and community and mainstream services.
Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources and monitoring support plans.
Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs and develop relationships and NDIS understanding
Attended and conduct community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services. Including NDIS access and reasonable and necessary
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, or advocacy supports if needs.
Senior Support worker
McCallum
Ballarat, Vic
01.2012 - 01.2013
Working in high disability support needs purpose built home providing support in all aspect of the adult (with a disability) life- personal care, work, education, social and community access.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles.
Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Team Leader
VISTA
06.2010 - 12.2012
Managing staff to support people with disabilities in the community or in their home
Writing support plans and adhering to auditing requirements
Supporting families with respite services
Responsible for staff supervision and rostering.
Mentor Leader
Merrimu
Ballarat, Vic
03.2014 - 05.2015
Worked with senior management to set up new HUB program
supervised and supported people with a disability to develop their independent living skills, link with suitable support staff and access the community
developed support plans, goals and linkages to community activities whilst managing Individual Support Plan funding
Education
Graduate Certificate Complex Case Management and Community Services - Complex Case Management And Community Services
Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC
06.2013
Skills
Personal self management, methodical multitasking and working autonomously and self motivation
Direct Operations and executive problem solving skills with ability to respond well under pressure
Status Updates, CRM proficiency and ability to learn new programs efficiently
Excellent customer care and support
Complaint resolution
Strong Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Local Area Coordinator/ Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator / Information Linkages and Capacity Building
LATROBE COMMUNIT HEALTH SERVICE
11.2016 - Current
Mentor Leader
Merrimu
03.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Support worker
McCallum
01.2012 - 01.2013
Team Leader
VISTA
06.2010 - 12.2012
Graduate Certificate Complex Case Management and Community Services - Complex Case Management And Community Services