JUDAH ALAWODE
PARADISE ,SA
Summary
I am a goal-oriented Child and Youth Worker with 5+ years of experience planning and organizing appropriate youth and Children community programs. I work with a desire to improve the quality of life of the people I support. I have experience with various aspects of this profession from all round support to supporting clients with challenging behaviors. I can skillfully assess the mental, physical, and emotional requirements of children and young people. I am compassionate, warm, and professionally recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively and acting positively and accordingly. My key role is to ensure that community activities provided to the people that I support are purposeful and lead to valued social roles for them, and this is achieved through using a role-based Person-Centered approach. I am seeking an opportunity with a high service provider which assists people to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Baptist Care SA
02.2024 - Current
- Enhancing youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Supporting families in crisis through effective case management and counselling services.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Promoting positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Assisting in the successful reintegration of youth into their communities after residential care or detention periods.
- Developing strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Implementing behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Maintaining detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Organizing group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Delivering crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Facilitating therapeutic groups addressing topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem improvement, substance use prevention among others.
- Evaluating program effectiveness regularly using participant feedback surveys along with other assessment tools leading towards continuous improvements.
Child and Youth Worker
The King Of Kings Care
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Person's Centered Plan implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Engaged with young people and maintaining an appropriate level of care, safety, and supervision under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive
- Ensured all required reporting is done and clearly detailed while also complying with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, external funding body requirements and legislation
- I was a positive role model to young people for healthy ways to engage with family, friends, and the community by providing positive support in areas such as emotional behaviour, personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking, and household chores
- I planned and prepare meals for children and young people in accordance with healthy food choices and food safety requirements while keeping facilities clean and hygienic
- Ensured that young people have access to education and opportunities for social, sporting, and cultural activities
- Supported young people in all activities and routines of daily life including nutrition, health, hygiene, school, homework, extracurricular activities, and community involvement
- Managed complex and challenging behaviours and Supporting young people with crisis intervention, counselling, and co-regulation during periods of complex behaviours
- I helped enhance youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs and services that promote the development and/or rehabilitation of young people, assess and respond to their individual needs, and increase their chances of successful positive behavior change
- Worked in line with the Client's care plan
- Encouraged young people to develop a knowledge of and a commitment to high standards of conduct in terms of social behavior, presentation, and appearance
- Attended meetings and appointments with clients
- Medication administration
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Child and Youth Worker
Posability Foundation
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- 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.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
- Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.
Child and Youth Worker
Multicap
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided other support to individual clients as required
- Performed Meal planning and housekeeping Duties
- Assisted clients with PEG feeding
- Assisted clients with medication
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies to address challenging behaviours exhibited by young clients.
- Identified the need for, and supporting clients to attend, medical/therapist appointments
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly documentations
- Worked in line with the Client's care plan
- Encouraged young people to develop a knowledge of and a commitment to high standards of conduct in terms of social behaviour, presentation, and appearance
- Attended meetings and appointments with clients
- Medication administration
- Completed required documentation
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clients safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Disability Support Worker
St Michaels Association
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Carried out designated tasks as per the service duty roster, and other work-related duties as instructed by the employer
- Provided other support to individual clients as required
- Worked in line with the Client's meal plan and action plan
- Personal administration, shopping for and with clients, banking and paying bills
- Performed household duties and ensuring the house is clean and tidy
- Behavioural support
- Identified the need for, and supporting clients to attend, medical/therapist appointments.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Social Science - Community Services
Torrens University Australia
Adelaide, SA07.2025
Skills
- Mentoring
- Independent Living Support
- Risk Assessments
- Good Communication Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Incident Reports
- Medication Organization and Administration
- Safety Management
- Client Transportation
- Flexible Schedule
- Microsoft Office
- Group Session Workshops
- Family Support
- Recreational Activities
- Educational Support
- Psychosocial assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Complete required documentation
- National Police Check
- National Crime Check
- Fully Vaccinated
- SA Full Driver License
- Certificate IV in Disability
- NDIS –Supporting Effective Communication Module
- NDIS –Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
- Save Environment for Children and Young People – ‘Through Their Eyes Certificate
- NDIS - WWC Check
- NDIS - Worker Check
- NDIS - VPRES Check
- Manual Handling Aged Care and Community Services Course
- NDIS –Worker Orientation Module
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Baptist Care SA
02.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
The King Of Kings Care
02.2023 - 09.2024
Child and Youth Worker
Posability Foundation
07.2021 - 01.2023
Child and Youth Worker
Multicap
01.2020 - 06.2021
Disability Support Worker
St Michaels Association
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor Of Applied Social Science - Community Services
Torrens University Australia
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