Advocating with Child Safety and other Organisations in supporting Carers and children in Care
Training to support Carers
Fostering Support Worker
CHURCHES OF CHRIST FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE
02.2022 - 09.2023
Company Overview: Mackay Fostering Agency
Supporting Carers
Advocating with Child Safety and other Organisations in supporting Carers and children in Care
Training to support Carers
Mackay Fostering Agency
Child Safety Support Officer A02, A03
DEPARTMENT CHILDREN, YOUTH JUSTICE & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
03.2012 - 02.2022
Backfilled A04 Senior Child Safety Support Officer Role for 12 months
Aboriginal /Torres Strait Islander Tutoring
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TRAINING
01.2002 - 01.2005
Education
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention -
Aboriginal /Torres Strait Islander Tutoring -
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TRAINING
01.2005
Skills
Verbal communication
Parenting skills education
Substance abuse awareness
Mental health support
Qualifications And Training
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Positive Blue Card
Current Queensland Driver’s license
Level 3 Primary Care Triple P
Community Recovery
Currently being trained as a Regional Triage Team Leader for Community Recovery – For outreach Services, Co-ordination Centre, and Administration Support
Education - Statement
I believe training is an ongoing life skill and I am willing to continue to participate in professional development that I will be able to apply to the workplace and using this learning to provide me with necessary skills.
Timeline
Fostering Support Worker
MARABISDA
09.2023 - Current
Fostering Support Worker
CHURCHES OF CHRIST FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE
02.2022 - 09.2023
Child Safety Support Officer A02, A03
DEPARTMENT CHILDREN, YOUTH JUSTICE & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul> at McVerry Trust<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul> at McVerry Trust
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<li>Led and trained a diverse maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability.</li>
<li>Facilitated weekly team meetings to align on safety procedures, project updates, and documentation accuracy.</li>
<li>Delegated and tracked daily responsibilities for 10 staff members, using internal workflow systems and spreadsheets.</li>
<li>Built and maintained effective working relationships with employees and external partners.</li>
<li>Oversaw compliance for all employee documentation, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Authored project status reports, safety documentation, and contributed to permitting support materials.</li>
<li>Maintained inventory logs, and coordinated material movement using structured tracking systems.</li>
</ul> at JRH contracting<ul>
<li>Led and trained a diverse maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability.</li>
<li>Facilitated weekly team meetings to align on safety procedures, project updates, and documentation accuracy.</li>
<li>Delegated and tracked daily responsibilities for 10 staff members, using internal workflow systems and spreadsheets.</li>
<li>Built and maintained effective working relationships with employees and external partners.</li>
<li>Oversaw compliance for all employee documentation, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Authored project status reports, safety documentation, and contributed to permitting support materials.</li>
<li>Maintained inventory logs, and coordinated material movement using structured tracking systems.</li>
</ul> at JRH contracting