KAYHLA SMALL
Pacific Haven,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Senior Youth Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in program development, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Excels at communication, empathy, and leadership to positively impact youth lives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker ,-Temp Senior Youth Worker Sep 2024 -
IFYS
10.2022 - Current
- Supporting case manager with the needs of the program.
- Supporting the the young people with daily activities and programs.
- Following staff task lists
- Admin -Bed night tracking,money management reimbursement,medication audits,fleet vehicle check list,emergency kits,safety plans & risk assessments, uploads to SRS & Sharepoint,end of month check list,shift reporting, critical incident reports, enrolment for education and medical requirements.
- Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions.
- Supported individuals in making positive life choices related to education, employment and recreational activities.
- Collaborated with schools, families, and community organizations to support youth development and access to resources.
Community Access Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Disability support & youth work
- Disability support & youth work
Blue Care Gympie
01.2020 - 01.2021
Family Cantered Support Services
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: youth worker
- Youth worker
For Care /Teacup Cottages
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Disability support worker
- Disability support worker
Staffing Options
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Disability Support Worker
- Disability Support Worker
Bar Attendant, Motel Receptionist
Nindigully Pub
01.2013 - 12.2013
Real Community Services
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Disability support & youth work
- Disability support & youth work
Process Worker
Nerang Park Poultry
01.2007 - 01.2008
Woolworths Petrol Plus
01.2007 - 12.2007
Noel Watson Training Stables
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bestbrook Resort
01.2004 - 12.2004
AJ riding school and training centre
01.2001 - 12.2001
Education
Cert 4 -
Youth work
01.2019
White Card -
01.2016
Certificate III -
Driving Operations
01.2015
Cert 3 -
Hospitality
01.2013
Year 10 Qualification -
01.2001
Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience communicating with Stakeholders
- Life skills coaching
- Assisting/ cleaning in house hold chores
- Working in respite houses
- Personal care
- Booking appointments
- Time management skills
- Team work skills
- Advocacy
- Program support
- Environmental management
- Educational activities
- Youth supervision
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene support
- Program planning
- Youth development
- Social skill development
- Special needs
- Unsupervised work skills
References
- Gina Worlds, Case Manager(dingo), IFYS, 0457360899
- Catherine Richardson Case Manager (wallaby),IFYS,0401340962
- Cindy Laroo, Team Leader, Family Centred Support Services, 0499554490
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/16/86
Licences
HR Truck Licence
Timeline
Youth Worker ,-Temp Senior Youth Worker Sep 2024 -
IFYS
10.2022 - Current
Community Access Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
Blue Care Gympie
01.2020 - 01.2021
Family Cantered Support Services
08.2017 - 11.2019
For Care /Teacup Cottages
01.2016 - 01.2017
Staffing Options
10.2014 - 01.2016
Bar Attendant, Motel Receptionist
Nindigully Pub
01.2013 - 12.2013
Real Community Services
01.2009 - 01.2013
Process Worker
Nerang Park Poultry
01.2007 - 01.2008
Woolworths Petrol Plus
01.2007 - 12.2007
Noel Watson Training Stables
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bestbrook Resort
01.2004 - 12.2004
AJ riding school and training centre
01.2001 - 12.2001
Cert 4 -
Youth work
White Card -
Certificate III -
Driving Operations
Cert 3 -
Hospitality