Jessica Mealy
Clifton Hill,VIC
Summary
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 3 years of worked experience as well as a number of years lived experience, building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Reliable Team leader (Group Convenor) enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing a time well.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AOD Support Worker
Ngwala
03.2021 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Facilitated indigenous women's groups to help clients connect with others.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Case management.
- Completing assessments to help clients getting a bed into rehab.
Education
Certificate IV in AAOD - CHC53215 - Diploma of Alcohol And Other Drugs
Odyssey House Victoria
St Kilda03.2022
Certificate IV in Community Services - CHC42015 -
Victorian Aboriginal Community ServicesLtd.
Thornbury, VIC02.2019
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Referral Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Life Skills Development
- Professional boundaries
- Transportation Assistance
- Treatment Planning
- Client Advocacy
- Substance abuse treatments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
Additional Information
I am a proud Aboriginal Woman that belongs to the Gunditjmara People, I have 13 years of lived-
Experience, and have 3 years’ experience of working with Ngwala Willumbong as the Aboriginal
Alcohol And Other Drugs Worker, first started in the West role and currently in the North role. I am
seeking a position within the organization where I can further my skills and leadership attributes
by working with Aboriginal People within the community, my colleagues and clients whilst taking on
Additional responsibilities.
Timeline
AOD Support Worker
Ngwala
03.2021 - Current
Certificate IV in AAOD - CHC53215 - Diploma of Alcohol And Other Drugs
Odyssey House Victoria
Certificate IV in Community Services - CHC42015 -
Victorian Aboriginal Community ServicesLtd.
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