John Deng
Brabham,WA
Summary
With a proven track record at Key Assets, I excel in transforming at-risk youth lives through emotional support and social skill development. Leveraging behavioral interventions and Microsoft Office proficiency, I've significantly reduced youth homelessness and enhanced program effectiveness, embodying teamwork and advocacy to drive positive outcomes.
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 7 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Key Assets
05.2024 - Current
- Strengthened family connections with regular communication and support sessions, reducing instances of youth homelessness.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
- Organized recreational outings for residents, encouraging positive social engagement within their local community.
- Contributed to a supportive residential atmosphere by modeling healthy behaviors and boundaries for residents to emulate.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Supported families through consistent communication about youth progress, offering guidance on additional resources available.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss resident progress updates as well as brainstorm solutions for any challenges encountered during service delivery.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided transportation assistance for residents attending appointments or community outings as needed.
Residential Support Worker
Rocky Bay Health Care Facility
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Developed strong rapport with residents by actively listening to their needs and offering empathy during difficult times.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss resident progress updates as well as brainstorm solutions for any challenges encountered during service delivery.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness for residents.
- Advocated for resident rights within the facility setting, promoting autonomy whenever possible while balancing safety concerns.
- Provided transportation assistance for residents attending appointments or community outings as needed.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for residents.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality guidelines.
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
Youth Worker
Blue Cove Group
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into programs.
- Managed daily operations of programs including scheduling, budgeting, and staff supervision while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Strengthened family connections with regular communication and support sessions, reducing instances of youth homelessness.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Facilitated open communication between parents, staff, and administrators to ensure coordinated efforts in supporting youths'' wellbeing.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Built strong relationships with community leaders to secure resources and opportunities for youth development.
- Advocated for the unique needs of each young person by partnering with school personnel or other service providers when appropriate.
- Engaged young people in discussions about mental health, leading to increased awareness and access to support resources.
- Promoted positive peer interactions by facilitating group activities and modeling respectful communication techniques.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Coordinated special events such as cultural celebrations or field trips that enriched participants'' experiences beyond traditional program offerings.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
Youth Worker
Helping Community Solution
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Developed and implemented weekly life skills workshops, leading to improved self-esteem and independence among participants.
- Improved program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for youth development.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into programs.
- Coordinated with local schools to support at-risk students, resulting in increased attendance and academic performance.
- Strengthened family connections with regular communication and support sessions, reducing instances of youth homelessness.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Facilitated open communication between parents, staff, and administrators to ensure coordinated efforts in supporting youths'' wellbeing.
- Monitored and evaluated participant progress, adapting programs to meet evolving needs and interests.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing local youth events that fostered sense of belonging and encouraged positive peer relationships.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Built strong relationships with community leaders to secure resources and opportunities for youth development.
- Advocated for the unique needs of each young person by partnering with school personnel or other service providers when appropriate.
- Engaged young people in discussions about mental health, leading to increased awareness and access to support resources.
- Promoted positive peer interactions by facilitating group activities and modeling respectful communication techniques.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
- Advocated for youth needs and interests in community forums, raising awareness and sparking positive change in public perceptions and policies.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment, enabling young people from diverse backgrounds to share experiences and support each other.
Education
Certificate IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention
National Career Institute
Melbourne, VIC12-2022
Certificate Three in Disability
Wise Education Group
NSW07-2017
Skills
- Social skill development
- Behavioral interventions
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emotional support
- Mentoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modeling
- Safety monitoring
- Crisis response
- Advocacy
- Program support
- Activity implementation
- Youth supervision
- Personal hygiene support
- Personal belongings inspection
- Cultural history
- Youth development
- Emotional support abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Microsoft office
- Policy understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- CPR/AED
- Behavioral intervention
- Documentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Youth Worker
Key Assets
05.2024 - Current
Youth Worker
Blue Cove Group
02.2023 - 03.2024
Youth Worker
Helping Community Solution
03.2022 - 02.2024
Residential Support Worker
Rocky Bay Health Care Facility
11.2018 - 04.2024
Certificate IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention
National Career Institute
Certificate Three in Disability
Wise Education Group
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