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Jessica Dahal

Jessica Dahal

Bankstown,NSW

Summary

Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of assisting clients of domestic and family violence. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker/Case Officer

Cultural Diversity Network Incorporated
02.2022 - Current
  • Undertaking client assessments to identify clients' needs.
  • Evaluating clients' social, emotional, and psychological needs.
  • Updating client documentation for accurate, compliant, and current records.
  • Advocating clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Assisting clients with navigating and accessing social services such as emergency accommodation, financial assistance, housing, legal aid support, and so on.
  • Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to explore various services for clients.

Field Placement Student

The Equanimity Project, Australia
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Utilized previous volunteering knowledge and skills.
  • Learned how to work effectively with clients.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with team members.
  • Increased knowledge to deal with clients face to face and performed professional communication.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
  • Reference: Karen Levin (Founder): 0418977322

Field Placement Student

Shakti Migrant & Refugee Women's Support Group
Sydney, NSW
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Learned to recognize individual values and opinions that occur in situations related to ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest.
  • Enhanced cultural diversity and inclusive practices to all regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, and so on.
  • Developed knowledge and skills by relating social work theories and practices by utilizing a community development approach.
  • Working effectively with clients and co-workers effectively through effective communication strategy was overall learning during my first placement
  • Reference:

Sograh Moradi (Founder): 0422414519

Papushree Saravanakumar (Social Worker): 0470715966

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work (Qualifying)

Australian College of Applied Psychology
Sydney
2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Xavier International College
Kathmandu, Nepal
2017

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Community Referrals
  • Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Case Needs Assessment
  • Referrals and Networking
  • Independent Judgment
  • Community Training

Certification

Lifeline Australia - Recognise and respond Family and Domestic Violence Training - 2days face to face - 2023


AskLOIS - A conversation about coercive control - Online - 2022

Personal Qualities

Loyal, hardworking, proactive, fast learner, trustworthy and punctual.

Availability

Weekdays and Weekends

Timeline

Social Worker/Case Officer

Cultural Diversity Network Incorporated
02.2022 - Current

Field Placement Student

The Equanimity Project, Australia
10.2021 - 12.2021

Field Placement Student

Shakti Migrant & Refugee Women's Support Group
10.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Arts - Social Work (Qualifying)

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Xavier International College

Lifeline Australia - Recognise and respond Family and Domestic Violence Training - 2days face to face - 2023


AskLOIS - A conversation about coercive control - Online - 2022

Jessica Dahal