Jemma Brady
Sunshine Coast
Summary
Passionate Social Welfare worker with a desire to empower individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Seeking a position where I can utilise my empathetic nature and organisational skills to support the people in our community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellbeing Coordinator
Arcadia College
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitate wellbeing programs and class session for year 7 cohort
- Facilitated group sessions for skill building and empathise on young persons interests
- Coordinate and developed plans to assist with child's learning
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitor class wellbeing check in and attendance
- Mentor Young person and allow safe space for them
Residential Youth Worker
Hope Support
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioural concerns promptly and effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
- Served as positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
- Contributed to supportive residential atmosphere by modeling healthy behaviors and boundaries for residents to emulate.
- Conducted intake assessments for new residents, gathering vital information to develop personalized care plans.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Support Worker
Advanced Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
Support Worker
Australian Unity
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Domestic duties
Education
Bachelor of Social Welfare - Young People
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2019
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Self reflection skills
- Strong ethics
- Abilty to set boundaries
- Empathy
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Volunteer Experience
- Homelessness Connect event- Goldcoast
- Sonshine Sanctuary Domestic Violence Refuge
Professional Development
- Applied first aid- perform CPR/provide basic emergency life support
- Mental Health First Aid
- Blue card (WWC QLD)
- National police Certificate
- Open Drivers license
- Introduction to children with Autism
- Understanding aggression in Young People
- Impacts of Alcohol & other Drugs on Parenting & Family Law Matter
- Hope and Healing
- Cultural awareness
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Professional Placements
- Fred’s Place Homeless Crisis Centre - 2017
- Youth Mentor Arcadia College - 2019
References
Dennis - Field Educator
0439526593
Morris - Hope Support
0401872277
Timeline
Wellbeing Coordinator
Arcadia College
02.2020 - 05.2020
Residential Youth Worker
Hope Support
09.2019 - 02.2020
Support Worker
Advanced Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
Support Worker
Australian Unity
10.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Social Welfare - Young People
Southern Cross University
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