Katrina Tobias
Gold Coast,Queensland
Summary
A proactive Child and Family case worker with a strong commitment to child protection. Focused on building relationships and trust through positive interactions. Well-versed in trauma-informed care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster and Kinship Care Practitioner
Anglicare Children and Families
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
- Applied knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Act (1999)
- Implemented child centered family focused work
- Delivered effective in-home support and training with contemporary understanding of the impact of trauma on child development
- Completed complex documentation, including foster and kinship carer assessments for children and young people.
Classroom Teacher's Aide
Queensland Government
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Family Support Worker
Studio Village Community Centre
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Facilitate parenting programs, including The Circle of Security Parenting Program and PlaySteps Parenting Program
- Liaise with team members and stakeholders to make referrals and assessments
- Developed and implemented programs to meet the needs of community members
- Support vulnerable families to engage in Playgroups, community events and access food boxes.
Education
Bachelor Child, Youth and Family Practice - Social Work -
Griffith University
Queensland, 421312.2023
Diploma Child, Youth and Family Intervention - Social Work -
Tafe Queensland
Queensland, 421303.2019
Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood -
Tafe Queensland
Queensland, 421312.2014
Skills
- Qualified and experienced Circle of Security Facilitator
- Case management
- Time management
- Ability To Communicate Effectively
- Foster Care
- Positive Working Relationships
- Provide Documentation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Computer Skills
Additional Information
- PlaySteps Parenting Program Facilitator
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
- Getting Ready to Start - Foster care training
- Starting Out - Foster care training
- Professional Boundaries training
- Cultural Awareness training
- Completed Hope and Healing training
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging training
References
- Steve Wood, Anglicare Service Manager, Children Youth and Families Gold Coast, Kombumerri Country, 0466 542 646, swood@anglicaresq.org.au
- Chris Mahony, Anglicare Coordinator Foster & Kinship Care, Children & Families Gold Coast, (07) 5503 7111, cmahony@anglicaresq.org.au
- Katie Hepworth, Family Support Specialist, Domestic and Family Violence, Refuge and Outreach Support, 0404187122, khepworth77@gmail.coom
Vocational Placement
Child Safety Officer
Department Child, Youth and Multicultural Affairs | Gold Coast, Queensland
August 2023 – August 2023
· Shadowed Child Safety Officer in the Investigation and Assessment service
· Investigate allegations of significant harm and risk of significant harm
· Undertake high quality strengths based statutory child protection practice in accordance with legislations.
Timeline
Foster and Kinship Care Practitioner
Anglicare Children and Families
08.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher's Aide
Queensland Government
07.2022 - 07.2023
Family Support Worker
Studio Village Community Centre
03.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor Child, Youth and Family Practice - Social Work -
Griffith University
Diploma Child, Youth and Family Intervention - Social Work -
Tafe Queensland
Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood -
Tafe Queensland