Karen Riley
41 Purdon Street, Old Beach,TAS
Summary
Highly-trained support worker and skilled communicator who can effectively interact with children and young people, staff and other government professionals. Solid background of working with children in a complex, therapeutical environment and providing mentoring and support to families. Strong knowledge of the challenges and complexities of children in our care. Understanding of the circumstances that have put parents and families in the situation where child safety has had to protect the wellbeing and provide safety to children at risk. Confident to be able to help provide families with the tools and support to work towards re-unification.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Support Worker
DECYP- Child Safety Services
04.2023 - Current
- To provide a positive space for children and their parents and to support the re-unification process for families.
- To support and work with case management and assessment teams within Child Safety.
- Provide leadership, advice,supervision, motivation and training to support workers.
- Coordinate and monitor human resources of the Support
- Worker program, including performance management and direct work flow.
- Legal documentation and case note writing.
- Supervise access and contact visits in community within other organisations and transport.
- Liaise with foster carers, government organisations, schools.
- Participate in learning and development activities to ensure professional growth and enhancement of services provided.
- Mandatory reporting.
- Coordination and maintaining access for support workers.
Support Worker
DECYP-Child Safety Services.
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Work under the direction of Senior Support Worker & Practise Leaders.
- Maintain safe and positive space for children and families during access visits.
- Document and case writing.
- Transport.
- Liaise with other organisations and government departments.
- Ongoing training and professional growth.
- Follow direction from case management and assessment.
- Working within policies and guidelines.
- To be respectful and non-judgmental.
- Mandatory reporting.
Advanced Support Worker/ Service Manager
Possability- Child & Youth Services
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Helped young people manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted young people with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported young people to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept young people engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Provided support to young people with complex trauma needs in a supportive rostered care system,
- Work under the direction of Child Safety Officers.
Education
No Degree -
Geeveston District High School
Geeveston, TAS12.1987
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and confident
- Extensive knowledge of Complex Trauma in Children
- Understanding policies and procedures
- Able to provide safe working environment and safe working practises
- Documentation and reporting
- Child focus practise
- Solution focused
Certification
Working with Vulnerable people and Children Card
First Aide.
Safe Guarding Children.
Medication endorsed.
Support Worker - Begining Practise.
Complex Trauma in Children Training.
All Child Safety Service training requirements.
Timeline
Senior Support Worker
DECYP- Child Safety Services
04.2023 - Current
Support Worker
DECYP-Child Safety Services.
04.2022 - 04.2023
Advanced Support Worker/ Service Manager
Possability- Child & Youth Services
01.2018 - 04.2022
No Degree -
Geeveston District High School
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