Kelsi Wallis
Port Augusta,SA
Summary
I am a qualified Social Worker and have been employed by the Department for Child Protection for nearly four years. I have a strong passion and dedication to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable and young people.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
DECD
06.2019
DCSI
05.2019
Child Safe Environments
04.2019
- DCP
- Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Social Worker
Child Protection SA
02.2020 - Current
- Case managed multiple children and young people with the purpose of assisting them achieve success in all aspects of their life domains
- Assessed children and young people’s safety and wellbeing in their care environment to ensure they are supported
- Worked with carer’s to provide them the support they need to maintain a positive care environment
- Worked closely with the care team, managing the expectations of other professionals, carers and birth families, to ensure the best outcome for children and young people
- When appropriate ensure that children and young people are involved in the care team and give them a voice to make decisions impacting on their lives
- Supported children and young people in out of home care maintain a connection to their birth families, taking into consideration their thoughts and wishes
- Worked with children and young people who identify as Aboriginal to ensure they maintain a connection to their cultural identity and birth families despite being in care
- Respond to crisis situations quickly and efficiently to ensure that children and young people are safe and mitigate any risks impacting on their wellbeing
- Managed the demands of a heavy workload, ensuring that KPI’s are kept up to date.
Volunteer
Department for Child Protection SA
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Engaged with children and young people in a voluntary capacity, building rapport and communicating with children with diverse needs
- Transported children to and from access with their parent’s to ensure they maintain a connection to their birth families.
Social Work Student
Burnside Primary School
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed fourth year Social Work university placement within the Department for Education
- I worked in small groups and one on one with children from the ages of 5-12 addressing their complex needs, such as emotional regulation, mental health concerns, cultural awareness etc
- Conducted community development projects designed to connect clients to various services available in the Burnside area
- Used many different social work theories including attachment theory, child development theories, positive psychology, group work theories, research theories, strengths based, child focused and trauma informed care
Crew Member
McDonald’s
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked within a fast paced environment to provide a quick and efficient service to customer’s
- Worked within a team to achieve success and provide customer with the best service
- Used critical thinking skills to manage a heavy work load
Social Work Student
Child Protection SA
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Completed Social Work university placement at the Department for Child Protection
- Developed assessment and case management skills through observation and practical implementation
- Incorporated social work theory and knowledge into practice with young people including trauma informed care, attachment theory, strengths-based approach, empowerment theory, child development theories and systems theory.
Scholarship student
Rural Health
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Worked with Uniting Country SA in the Whyalla area to develop a comphrensive initial assessment and referral procedure
- Surveyed clients with the purpose of understanding their thoughts and opinions about their experiences with Uniting Country SA
- Interviewed staff to gain an understanding of the procedures in place and address the
Business Support Officer
Child Protection, Randstad
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, internal and external stakeholders and other parties to achieve a successful outcome for staff and clients
- Understood and worked within the policy and guidelines outlined by the organisation
- Managed a heavy workload by utilizing resources such as outlook to keep up to date on expectations and requirements of the job.
Education
12 SACE -
Port Augusta Secondary School
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of South Australia
Federal Police
Skills
- Case Management
- Social Work Assessment
- Caseload Management
Timeline
Social Worker
Child Protection SA
02.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Department for Child Protection SA
07.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer
DECD
06.2019
Social Work Student
Burnside Primary School
06.2019 - 12.2019
DCSI
05.2019
Child Safe Environments
04.2019
Crew Member
McDonald’s
07.2018 - 01.2019
Social Work Student
Child Protection SA
03.2018 - 05.2018
Scholarship student
Rural Health
01.2018 - 01.2018
Business Support Officer
Child Protection, Randstad
06.2017 - 12.2017
12 SACE -
Port Augusta Secondary School
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of South Australia
Federal Police
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