Jeremy MacLeod
Youth Worker
Reservoir,VIC
Summary
Passionate and capable Youth Worker experienced working in challenging environments. Excited about working with vulnerable youth in the community services sector.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth Worker
Department Of Education
Point Cook, VIC
05.2020 - Current
- Intensive case management of up to ten young people at one time.
- Improved engagement by implementing behaviour support plans for teachers to use with students.
- Provided mediation for families and students to reduce risk of conflict and possible homelessness.
- Referred students to relevant support services such as Orygen, YSAS.
- Trained in suicide first aid: developed safety plans for students exhibiting suicidal behaviour and/or ideation.
Residential Youth Worker
ONCALL Group Australia & Anglicare Victoria
Melbourne, VIC
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Case managed up to three clients in a home.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Maintained accurate and detailed case notes, including reporting via CRIS/SP when appropriate.
- Improved educational engagement for clients. Two clients school engagement improved from 8 hours per week to full-time under my leadership.
- Liaised with families and key stakeholders to promote best outcomes for young people. Including Child Protection and social services such as Orygen, CAMHS, Centrelink.
Education
Bachelor of Youth Work -
Victoria University
01.2021 - 11.2022
Diploma of Youth Work -
Praxis Victoria
02.2016 - 11.2017
Skills
Case management
Planning and Coordination
Written and verbal communication
Autonomous time management
Quickly build rapport
Trained in suicide first aid
De-escalating behaviours of concern
Timeline
Bachelor of Youth Work -
Victoria University
01.2021 - 11.2022
Youth Worker
Department Of Education
05.2020 - Current
Residential Youth Worker
ONCALL Group Australia & Anglicare Victoria
10.2017 - 05.2020
Diploma of Youth Work -
Praxis Victoria
02.2016 - 11.2017