Judah ALAWODE
PARADISE ,SA
Summary
I am a goal-oriented Child Youth Worker with 4+ years of experience planning and organizing appropriate youth and community programs. I 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. 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 the individual under the assistance and direction of the Coordinator Community Services and under the direction of the Manager Community & Residential Services. This is achieved through using a role-based Person-Centered approach within the Social Role Valorization theory framework. I also have experience working with people with behavior of concern. As a support worker, I am an enthusiastic, friendly, and passionate professional youth and disability support worker with a desire to improve the quality of life of the people living with disabilities. I have experience with various aspects of this profession from all round support to supporting clients with challenging behaviors. I am seeking an opportunity with a high service provider which assists people to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Baptist Care SA
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Supported families in crisis through effective case management and counseling services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Assisted in the successful reintegration of youth into their communities after residential care or detention periods.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups addressing topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem improvement, substance use prevention among others.
- Evaluated 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 - Current
- Person's Centered Plan implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Child protection experience
- Engaging with young people and maintaining an appropriate level of care, safety, and supervision under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive
- Ensuring 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
- Being 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 behavior, personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking, and household chores
- I plan and prepare meals for children and young people in accordance with healthy food choices and food safety requirements while keeping facilities clean and hygienic
- Ensuring that young people have access to education and opportunities for social, sporting, and cultural activities
- Support young people in all activities and routines of daily life including nutrition, health, hygiene, school, homework, extracurricular activities, and community involvement
- Managing complex and challenging behaviors and Supporting young people with crisis intervention, counselling, and co-regulation during periods of complex behaviors
- I help provide 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
- Work in line with the Client's care plan
- Encouraging young people to develop a knowledge of and a commitment to high standards of conduct in terms of social behavior, presentation, and appearance
- Attend meetings and appointments with clients
- Medication administration
- Promote and ensure participants safety
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- 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
- Providing other support to individual clients as required
- Cooking and housekeeping Duties
- Assist clients with PEG feeding
- Assist clients with medication
- Behavioral support
- Identifying the need for, and supporting clients to attend, medical/therapist appointments
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentations
- Work in line with the Client's care plan
- Encouraging young people to develop a knowledge of and a commitment to high standards of conduct in terms of social behavior, presentation, and appearance
- Attend meetings and appointments with clients
- Medication administration
- Promote and ensure participants safety
- Complete required documentation
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Disability Support Worker
St Michaels Association
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Carrying out designated tasks as per the service duty roster, and other work-related duties as instructed by the employer
- Providing other support to individual clients as required
- Work in line with the Client's meal plan and action plan
- Personal administration, shopping for and with clients, banking and paying bills
- Performing household duties and ensuring the house is clean and tidy
- Behavioral support
- Identifying the need for, and supporting clients to attend, medical/therapist appointments.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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
- Personal Care
- Mentoring
- Home Healthcare Services
- Independent Living Support
- Risk Assessments
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Incident Reports
- Disability Services
- Medication Organization
- Child and Youth Care
- Elderly Care
- Safety Management
- Client Transportation
- Flexible Schedule
- Youth Guidance
- Safety Monitoring
- Support Residents
- Microsoft Office
- Group Session Workshops
- Career Development
- Coping Techniques
- Family Support
- Recreational Activities
- Educational Support
Accomplishments
- Complete required documentation
- National Police Check
- National Crime Check
- Fully Vaccinated
- SA 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
- Manual Handling Aged Care and Community Services Course
- NDIS –Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS –Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS – New Worker Induction Module
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- DoFoodSafely Assessment
References
Available on request
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Baptist Care SA
02.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
The King Of Kings Care
02.2023 - Current
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