Kate Keenan
Perth,WA
Summary
Graduated from Queens university Belfast with a Bachelor degree in Psychology. Psychology degree has been recognised in Western Australia as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Bachelor Degree.
Undertook coursework in behavioural psychology, cognitive psychology, positive psychology and a variety of other courses. Possess a strong work ethic and a strong desire to pursue a rewarding career that helps people.
Permanent resident.
NDIS screening check
Practitioner registration.
Full Australian drivers license (WA) and Working with Children card.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Integrated Support Solutions
04.2024 - Current
- Provided tailored behavioural support to individuals with diverse diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities (ID), and complex trauma.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans.
- Committed to the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices through proactive, person-centred interventions and positive behaviour support strategies.
- Effectively managed and supported individuals exhibiting complex and high-risk behaviours, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and aggression.
- Developed tailored intervention strategies that prioritised safety, emotional support, and the reduction of harmful behaviours, while fostering positive long-term outcomes.
- Regularly reviewed and updated Behaviour Support Plans to ensure alignment with least-restrictive principles and current best practices.
- Managed a large and complex caseload, maintaining strong rapport with clients and their families through consistent, person-centred support.
- Demonstrated excellent collaborative skills, working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive and holistic care planning.
Child Protection Practitioner
Territory Families Housing & Communities
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Conduct timely assessments of notifications of harm to a child received within the central intake team. Assess the childs safety through gathering information to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
- Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrate the best practice in the delivery of statutory welfare services.
- Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
- Record information accurately on information and client case management systems.
- Practice a strengths based approach using the Signs of Safety framework.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Monitoring Operator
Buddi Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Undertaking monitoring of and liaising with a range of offenders.
- Ensure the alerts generated by offenders are actioned promptly and referred onto the relevant stakeholders this includes, Community Corrections, Territory Families and the Northern Territory Police.
- Excellent communication and listening skills in order to escalate problems effectively.
- Ability to work well under pressure, providing information in regards to serious police investigations when there is a serious and imminent threat to public safety.
- Ability to take notes diligently with a high level of attention to detail to ensure breach reports and case notes that Parole Officers require are correct and detailed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Casual employee from December 2022.
Project Administrator
MMA Offshore/ Oceantec
12.2021 - 05.2022
Business Administration Support Officer
FieldForce Services Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Consultant
Darwin Motor Group, Mitsubishi
10.2020 - 05.2021
Traffic Controller
TrafficWerxNT
02.2020 - 11.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queens University
07.2015
References
Available on request
Timeline
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Integrated Support Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Child Protection Practitioner
Territory Families Housing & Communities
12.2022 - 01.2024
Monitoring Operator
Buddi Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2023
Project Administrator
MMA Offshore/ Oceantec
12.2021 - 05.2022
Business Administration Support Officer
FieldForce Services Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Consultant
Darwin Motor Group, Mitsubishi
10.2020 - 05.2021
Traffic Controller
TrafficWerxNT
02.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queens University
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