Kavya Sethi
Richmond
Summary
Organized team leader with exceptional ability to build positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of project goals. Strong dedication to learn new things and to face challenging situations. Flexible and adaptive to diverse environments and ability to communicate effectively with multicultural consumer base. Hard working and sincere and desire to accomplish tasks in an innovative manner
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
The Salvation Army
04.2023 - Current
- Risk Assessment and management for clients and worker safety
- Case noting using SAMIS system
- Used multiple brokerage streams, including FSP’s, EVP, PSI, FVCB and Red Cross funding
- Case planning with clients and assisting clients to meet those goals
- Collaboration with the courts, police, CP and other services to ensure the safety of clients
Higher Duties
The Salvation Army
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide Line management and supervision of Family Violence case workers
- Building productive relationships within the team
- Ensure that Systems are implemented for clear communication and handover between staff
- Develop the capability of the team through coaching and training Monitor and contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of the team
- Ensuring that Performance or conduct issues are addressed with assistance from the Family Violence Program Manager as required
Child Safety & Wellbeing Worker
Department of Education Children and Young People
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assist in creating a clearer understanding with callers in relation to the difficulties facing children and families to determine and negotiate who is best placed to provide support, and what support can and will be offered
- Apply risk and safety assessment frameworks and skills to determine when a child may be at risk and initiate an appropriate protective response as needed
- Activate a strengths-based response where a child is considered to be at risk and where work with the family and their networks is necessary to build safety for the child within their family context
Family Violence Intake Worker
Department of Premier and Cabinet
06.2021 - 06.2022
- To undertake comprehensive assessments and support service users to make informed decisions to meet her/ her children's individual needs
- To make appropriate referrals for women and children to access crisis accommodation and other relevant services
- To provide women with information about available services and options to assist them in exercising choice on an informed basis;
- To help build and maintain effective working relationships with main referral bodies and key agencies;
Counsellor
St.Mary's College Hobart
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Listening to students' academic, emotional, social, and behavioral concerns in an open and nonjudgmental way
- Offering referrals to outside resources, such as for mental health, substance abuse, or vocational-related activities
- Reporting student issues to the appropriate state authorities if neglect or abuse is suspected
- Provide support and guidance to staff, enabling them to better identify and support students with emotional health and wellbeing issues
Student Practitioner
Malvern Primary School Melbourne
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Individual case planning in collaboration with young person, parents and teachers to plan effective interventions accordingly
- Assisting with conflict mediation and resolution between students, students and teachers, or parents and teachers to ensure students' goals are not disrupted
- Establish effective relationship with young persons to encourage self-determination and participation
- Liaising and negotiating with a range of health and other professionals and to develop and deliver information to relevant stakeholders
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Tasmania
02.2023
Master of Counselling -
Monash University
02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Honours
Christ University
03.2018
Skills
- Good Communication
- Complex Problem Solving
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Team Player
- Computer Skills
Certification
- Working with Children Check (Card Holder)
- Working with Vulnerable People's Check (Card Holder)
- Family Violence Awareness Training
- Suicide Prevention Workshop, Wesley Life Force
- Incident Management Training
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/27/96
Timeline
Higher Duties
The Salvation Army
11.2024 - 12.2024
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
The Salvation Army
04.2023 - Current
Child Safety & Wellbeing Worker
Department of Education Children and Young People
07.2022 - 02.2023
Family Violence Intake Worker
Department of Premier and Cabinet
06.2021 - 06.2022
Counsellor
St.Mary's College Hobart
02.2021 - 08.2021
Student Practitioner
Malvern Primary School Melbourne
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Counselling -
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Honours
Christ University
Master of Social Work -
University of Tasmania
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