Kim Fairchild
Warrandyte,VIC
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable social worker with strong interviewing and engagement skills. Well-developed skills with completing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and developing therapeutic interventions,consistently ensuring high standards of practice. Utilizes strong assessment skills and evidence-based techniques to enhance client outcomes. Ability to support clients dealing with complex and sensitive issues, adhering to the the importance of confidentiality, ensuring a non-judgemental attitude, and empowering clients to achieve their desired goals. Committed to completing all responsibilities in a professional manner through fulfilling assigned tasks with high standard, utilizing good time management, and recognizing the importance of representing the organization in a positive manner.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Practitioner
Anglicare Victoria
05.2010 - 01.2025
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments of clients' emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform responsive case plans. Developed goals, facilitated appropriate referrals, and provided ongoing support to children and families, requiring assistance.
- Collaborated with schools, mental health, addiction, and health care organizations, in order to develop a multi-faceted approach to best support families.
- Key skills involved include: active listening, motivational interviewing skills, ability to engage clients in a helpful process that makes them feel heard and understood as well as having an understanding of stressors impacting family dynamics such as mental health, family violence, trauma history, addiction issues, financial difficulties as well as other factors.
- Well-developed time management skills, completing assessments and other paperwork responsibilities in a timely and comprehensive manner.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
- Delivered exceptional care to diverse populations while respecting cultural differences and unique needs.
- Managed complex caseloads of clients with high needs, often concerning issues of risk, and requiring close monitoring and support.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
Supervisor of Resources
Peel Children's Aid Society
10.1987 - 11.1995
- Supervised staff responsible for five different programs including Foster care, Infant program and Special needs. Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Responsible for staff supervision including that of investigations, management of programs, budget, appraisals of staff, and licencing responsibilities.
- Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Ensured the organization's goals for this department were achieved and areas of growth and expansion were identified.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Kitchener, Canada01.1987
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Windsor, Canada01.1981
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Windsor, Canada01.1980
Skills
* Well-developed communication and engagement skills
* Exceptional interviewing skills utilizing active listening and motivational interviewing
* Significant experience in discussing sensitive and complex issues, providing empathy and a non-judgemental attitude
* Highly organized, good time manager, and committed to ensuring tasks are completed in an exemplary manner
*Ability to work independently
* Computer skills
Timeline
Family Service Practitioner
Anglicare Victoria
05.2010 - 01.2025
Supervisor of Resources
Peel Children's Aid Society
10.1987 - 11.1995
Master of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
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