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Joanne Gray

Melbourne,Tasmania

Summary

I am a resourceful person having a broad range of transferrable experience that leads me to apply for the role of Training Co-ordinator. I possess outstanding prioritization, multitasking and planning abilities, having ran my own business for over 2 decades. This, with the vast range of projects and responsibilities that I have undertaken in my role as assisting and at times ,independantly running Programmes at A.Y.D.C, has allowed me to know that I can confidently and successfully undertake this position.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assisting Programmes Co-ordinator/Youth Worker

Ashley Youth Detention Centre
Deloraine, Tasmania
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensured a safe and learning environment for all Young People by assessing appropriateness of Service Providers (Eg: having current WWVPC).
  • Created fun and educational projects that allowed Young People to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Developed and implemented Weekend Challenges to engage Young People.
  • Enforced A.Y.D.C rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all Young People.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among Young People.
  • Supervised and implemented Programme activities. .
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan activities/lessons for Young People during school term and through holiday periods.
  • Participated in professional development workshop to help Young People through the Court process.
  • Provided individualized Programmes to meet the needs of each Young Person always taking into consideration their individual needs, culture or background.
  • Prepared and maintained Programme environments to ensure safety of Young People, always adhering to the Youth Justice act of 1997 and current WHS policy and procedures.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse Young People to attain fairness for each Young Person.
  • Liaise and organise with Service Providers. Develop and implement Timetables for Programmes.

Custodial Youth Worker

Ashley Youth Detention Centre
Deloraine, Tasmania
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to Young People in difficult situations.
  • Assisted Young People in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
  • Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts.
  • Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors among Young People in order to develop appropriate interventions.
  • Attended court hearings with Young People.
  • Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving Young People.
  • Researched new methods for engaging Young People which would result in better outcomes.
  • Monitored attendance and progress of participants in programmes.
  • Developed positive relationships with Young People by providing encouragement, support and always engaging with authenticity.
  • Ensured safety of all Young Peoples using contemporary risk assessment and WHS policies and procedures.
  • Maintained records of all relevant interactions, behaviours and programmes for Young People.
  • Modeled positive behavior for Young People and fellow co-workers by providing leadership and positive interactions.
  • Used negotiation and de-escalation teqniques very successfully to provide a safe and calm environment for Young People.
  • Implemented strategies for conflict resolution and peer mediation within youth groups.
  • Trained and supervised new staff in Youth Work principles and practices from within a custodial setting, always adhering to the Youth Justice Act of 1997.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Criminology - Criminology

University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS

TAE40116

TAFE
Tasmania

Skills

  • Hard Skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident response
  • Editing
  • Communication
  • Report Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Coaching/Training
  • Resource Allocation
  • Quality control/Quality assessment
  • Planning/Scheduling
  • Research Skills
  • Evidence Collection
  • Knowledge of Legal terminology
  • Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Time management/organisation
  • Team work/collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Conflict management/resolution
  • Decisive
  • Persuasive/motivating

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assisting Programmes Co-ordinator/Youth Worker

Ashley Youth Detention Centre
09.2023 - Current

Custodial Youth Worker

Ashley Youth Detention Centre
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Criminology - Criminology

University of Tasmania

TAE40116

TAFE

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