Jessica Woolf
Summary
As a highly experienced counsellor, I have a proven track record of providing effective crisis intervention and counselling services to individuals of all ages; however, my passion lies with working with children, adolescents, and families. I am fully committed to upholding the ethical guidelines set forth by APS, and approach every case with a strong sense of professionalism and determination to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
External Assessor - Foster and Kinship Care
FKC Assessments FNQ
01.2019 - Current
- Conduct interviews, complete written assessments and agreements for volunteer foster and kinship carers.
Teacher/Tutor
Central Queensland University
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Marking student assessments
- Course development project work
Child and Family Counsellor
Relationships Australia Queensland
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Conduct client assessment and intakes, provide relevant interventions, information, referrals, and case management
- Provide appropriate counselling, referral and support to children, young people and families using a wide range of strategies including individual, group, family, and community-based interventions
Wellbeing Coordinator
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepare and deliver parent education sessions
- Prepare and support delivery of social and emotional education program
- Provide individual and small group counselling for students
- Participate in the management and administrative functions of the school
- Implementation of Be You whole school mental health framework
Domestic and Family Violence Men's Group Counsellor
Relationships Australia Queensland
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Conduct client assessment and intake of client needs, provide relevant information, make appropriate referrals, and link to treatment plan, and risk assessments and safety planning
- Conduct group facilitation and counselling
- Provide crisis intervention and individual counselling to group participants as required
Foster Care Service Coordinator
Uniting Care Queensland
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Lead and manage all aspects of the Service
- Identify and inform management of current or potential risks that may impact on service delivery, the operations of the organisation and in particular, the safety of clients and employees
- Provide professional leadership to Service delivery employees through participative supervision
- Implementation and monitoring of the Service's budget and Client Information Systems
- Coordinate recruitment, training and rostering activities as required
Foster Care Placement Support Worker
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Improved carer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each family.
- Established trusting relationships with carers and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Education
Master of Professional Psychology -
La Trobe University
Victoria, AUS01.2024
Graduate Diploma Advanced (Psychology) -
Deakin University
Melbourne, Victoria01.2022
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida01.2008
Associate of Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice) -
Chaminade University
Honolulu, Hawaii01.2006
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Connect Training
Skills
- Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Child Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Domestic and Family Violence Assistance
- Group Therapy Facilitation
Certification
- Stopping Family Violence Group Facilitator level 3
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer and TCI for Families Trainer
- ASIST Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- First Aid Certified
Volunteer Experience
- 12/2021 - Current, Secretary, Youth Link, Cairns, QLD
- 12/2022 - Current, FNQ Branch Committee Member, Australian Psychological Society
Affiliations
- Australian Psychological Society
Timeline
Teacher/Tutor
Central Queensland University
12.2022 - 01.2024
Child and Family Counsellor
Relationships Australia Queensland
04.2022 - 09.2022
Wellbeing Coordinator
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School
10.2020 - 04.2022
External Assessor - Foster and Kinship Care
FKC Assessments FNQ
01.2019 - Current
Domestic and Family Violence Men's Group Counsellor
Relationships Australia Queensland
01.2018 - 10.2020
Foster Care Service Coordinator
Uniting Care Queensland
08.2016 - 01.2018
Foster Care Placement Support Worker
04.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Professional Psychology -
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma Advanced (Psychology) -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -
Saint Leo University
Associate of Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice) -
Chaminade University
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Connect Training
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