Kate Parks
20 Aranda Pl. Leederville
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker highly skilled in responding to needs of children and families regarding reports of child neglect and abuse. Strong communicator with in-depth knowledge of protection legislation at both state and federal levels. Comfortable working with clients of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Wrote descriptive and accurate impending and present danger assessments and family functioning assessments.
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
01.2018 - 12.2018
Hospital Social Worker - Acute
Ramsay Health Care
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
Hospital Social Worker - Acute and Sub-Acute
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Health And Human Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Hospital Social Worker - Acute and Sub-Acute
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Case Manager - Humanitarian Settlement Services
AMES
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC11.2012
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
Australian Catholic University
Canberra, ACT11.2010
Skills
- Mental Health Treatment Programming
- Trauma Care
- Maintain Case Files
- Individualized Education
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Outreach
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Report Writing
- Organization and Prioritization Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Child Abuse Expertise
- Interviewing Strengths
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Therapist Collaboration
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Neglect and Abuse Checks
- Case History Compilation
- Detailed Records and Reporting
- Effective Working Relationships
- Investigations Management
- Child Development
- Family Support
- Safety Assessments
- Child Protection
- Conducting Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Assessing Needs
- Follow-Up Care
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Coordinating Referrals
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Bereavement Services
- Discharge Planning
Timeline
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
07.2022 - Current
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
02.2020 - 05.2021
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
01.2018 - 12.2018
Hospital Social Worker - Acute
Ramsay Health Care
09.2017 - 01.2018
Child Protection Worker
Department Of Communities
10.2016 - 09.2017
Hospital Social Worker - Acute and Sub-Acute
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2016
Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Health And Human Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
Hospital Social Worker - Acute and Sub-Acute
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2015
Case Manager - Humanitarian Settlement Services
AMES
03.2013 - 05.2013
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
Australian Catholic University
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