Joseph Yost
Launceston,Tasmania
Summary
Passionate Community and Peer Worker with a drive to assist veterans and family members to achieve better outcomes in their lives and mental health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community and Peer Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs - Open Arms
11.2023 - Current
- Using lived experience of mental health to connect with others, eliminate stigma and establish and maintain rapport with clients.
- Conduct personalised peer support services with a recovery goals-based focus around therapeutic objectives.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve result-based outcomes in clients.
- Co-facilitate group programs demonstrating effective recovery strategies.
- Identify and maintain internal and external stakeholder connections.
- Facilitate and plan community engagement events as a member of the Community Engagement Team.
- Maintain accurate and timely records documentation.
- Comply with relevant policies including WHS, confidentiality, episodes of care and the model of care.
- Devotion to continuous learning and development.
- Assist and train new staff in policies, procedures and onboarding processes.
- Conduct intake of walk-in clients to alleviate anxiety.
Store Person
Statewide Independent Wholesalers
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Picked stock according to order sheets and prepared for transport.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts on daily basis.
- Updated computer tracking software using scanners and manual entry methods.
- Maintained required KPI's to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Security Officer
Wilson Security
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Investigated and resolved security breaches to protect organization and corporate assets.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Reported site and WHS occurrences in a timely manner.
Prosegur
Armoured Vehicle Operator
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Transport of high-end assets to and from client's premises.
- Assist in loading of vehicles and ensure vehicles are maintained and secured daily.
- Deliver exceptional customer service.
- Work in a team environment and autonomously.
- Maintain accurate cash processing records.
- Ensure efficient processing of cash and other valuables.
- Adhere to strict security and operational procedures and rules.
Unit Quartermaster Storeman
Royal Australian Army
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
- Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
- Managed and maintained accountability for equipment of high value.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Worked Nationally and Internationally.
- Helped with natural disaster cleanup and assisted with restoration tasks after incidents.
Education
Mental Health First Aid
09.2024
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
12.2023
Certificate II And III in Security
2018
Certificate II in Military Skills
2015
Certificate II And III in Business
2010
Tasmanian Certificate of Education
2010
Skills
- Excellent commination skills
- Stakeholder engagement (identification and management)
- Model of behaviours which promote mental health recovery
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Sound understanding of goal setting principles
Timeline
Community and Peer Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs - Open Arms
11.2023 - Current
Store Person
Statewide Independent Wholesalers
09.2021 - 11.2023
Prosegur
Armoured Vehicle Operator
09.2021 - 11.2021
Security Officer
Wilson Security
10.2018 - 05.2022
Unit Quartermaster Storeman
Royal Australian Army
09.2015 - 05.2020
Mental Health First Aid
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
Certificate II And III in Security
Certificate II in Military Skills
Certificate II And III in Business
Tasmanian Certificate of Education
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