Kelsey Mckeown
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Skilled Social Worker with expertise in risk assessment and case management in child protection. Managed complex cases involving domestic violence, vulnerable children, and youth justice. Developed tailored case plans and risk assessments in collaboration with families and stakeholders. Facilitated connections between children and families while ensuring compliance with legislation and advocating for necessary services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Safety Officer
Department of Child Safety
Logan, QLD
07.2021 - Current
- Undertake risk, safety and needs assessments and contribute to statutory decision-making in complex matters involving children and families.
- Manage cases involving complex vulnerabilities, including family violence, family conflict, trauma and other factors affecting child safety and family functioning.
- Develop and implement case plans and safety-focused interventions in collaboration with children, parents, family members and relevant professionals.
- Provide individualised, high-quality and culturally appropriate support to children and families subject to statutory child protection intervention.
- Facilitate positive connections between children and their immediate and extended family networks, with a focus on children’s relationships, safety and wellbeing.
- Prepare accurate referrals, professional documentation and recommendations, and advocate for children and families to access appropriate services and supports.
- Support transition-from-care planning for young people, including collaboration with relevant services and stakeholders to promote independence and ongoing support.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including government and community service providers, to coordinate responses to identified needs and risks.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate complex information effectively with families, colleagues and partner agencies.
Employment Consultant
Busy Group
Gold Coast, QLD
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Delivered tailored employment support to clients with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses through Australian Government Disability Employment Services program, enhancing their job readiness.
- Developed individualised employment support strategies aligned with clients’ strengths, circumstances and employment goals.
- Customised engaging support sessions for diverse clients facing disabilities and employment barriers, promoting individual growth and confidence.
- Coordinated and implemented programs supporting young people to develop skills to obtain and maintain meaningful employment.
- Facilitated group sessions for young people, fostering participation, developing skills, and enhancing employment readiness.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD 10.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Criminology And Criminal Justice -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD 02.2016 - 11.2018
Skills
- Child protection legislation
- Risk assessment
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Stakeholder coordination
Certification
- Safe and Together Model Core Training
Timeline
Child Safety Officer
Department of Child Safety
07.2021 - Current
Master of Social Work -
Southern Cross University
10.2019 - 12.2021
Employment Consultant
Busy Group
06.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Criminology And Criminal Justice -
Griffith University
02.2016 - 11.2018