Jess Little

• Arrange and participate in care team meetings to address client needs and develop individualized plans
• Assist child protection in developing case plans which follow court orders
• Use CRIS and CRISSP to maintained accurate and up to date documentation on all cases
• Efficiently address client concerns or queries in a timely manner
• Educate clients and carers on available programs and services and empowering them to make informed decisions
• Monitor ongoing cases closely, adjusting care plans as needed based on changes in circumstances or goals
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices
• Help provide a safe environment for vulnerable children by reporting suspected abuse or neglect
• Assist clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support to reach the objectives
• Advocate for client rights, needs and wishes when communicating with stakeholders and other family members
• Research events and activates for young people and/or carers to participate in
• Maintain relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to support good clients outcomes
• Build rapport and maintain healthy working relationships
• Facilitate client transport when carers where unable to
• Faciliate and supervise parental contacts.
• Work using "best interests principles" framework
• Assisting new workers to understand online systems and case management expectations
• Support young people during child protection interveiws when there are concerns of abuse

• Following young people’s safety plans and conducing risk assessments
• Conducting routine room searches and welfare checks to insure young people are safe and maintain a safe environment
• Completing daily household duties and responsibilities
• Administering prescribed medication to clients
• Involvement in team meetings to discuss young peoples progress and implement any changes that may be necessary in order to meet client needs
• Support and mentor clients in developing skills to become successful in the community
• Facilitate client transport to participate in activities within the community, attend appointments and engage in school programs
• Provide support to clients in navigating available resources
• Research events and activates for young people to engage in within the local community area
• Maintain relationships and collaborate with parents and stakeholders to support good clients outcomes
• Supervise clients in residential and community-based settings to minimize risks and offer support
• Provide guidance and advice to clients and supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues
• Develop and implement a range of resources and strategies to motivate young people
• Assist in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development
• Build rapport and maintain healthy working relationships
• Complete necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
• Develop individualized plans to support clients goals
• Work using "best interests principles" framework

(05/2017 - 06/2017 Student placement with Anglicare Victoria as a residential youth worker prior to employment)

• Arrange and participate in care team meetings to address client needs and develop individualized plans
• Assist child protection in developing case plans which follow court orders
• Use CRIS and CRISSP to maintained accurate and up to date documentation on all cases
• Efficiently address client concerns or queries in a timely manner
• Educate clients and carers on available programs and services and empowering them to make informed decisions
• Monitor ongoing cases closely, adjusting care plans as needed based on changes in circumstances or goals
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices
• Help provide a safe environment for vulnerable children by reporting suspected abuse or neglect
• Assist clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support to reach the objectives
• Advocate for client rights, needs and wishes when communicating with stakeholders and other family members
• Research events and activates for young people and/or carers to participate in
• Maintain relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to support good clients outcomes
• Build rapport and maintain healthy working relationships
• Facilitate client transport when carers where unable to
• Faciliate and supervise parental contacts.
• Work using "best interests principles" framework
• Assisting new workers to understand online systems and case management expectations