I am an experienced wellbeing professional with nine years experience working closely with young people at risk. I am seeking full time employment in a role that allows individualised support for young people and families to promote reunification and strengthen family and community networks. I am seeking a role that is targeted to working from a preventative and early intervention position. It is important to me to work from a supportive rather than punitive approach which focuses on the best interests of the child while continuing my path of professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
Barton Primary School
06.2022 - Current
Work closely with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator (SWC), Year Level Coordinator and external agencies to implement in-class wellbeing services that support student success, engagement, wellbeing, and safety
Develop and implement targeted therapeutic interventions and provide in-class and 1-1 short/medium-term support to identified students or groups to help them develop effective strategies that build emotional literacy, social skills, and positive coping mechanisms
Case manage complex student cases who are both linked and not linked with external stakeholders
Make referrals to external services where appropriate
Building rapport with a range of diverse student and engaging positively with them and their families
Attend Care Team and Student Support Group Meetings
Chair Care Team and Student Support Group Meetings
Assist with tier 1 in broader in-class interventions such as responding to conflict, reteach interventions, information sessions on body safety, conflict resolution and problem-solving
Work collaboratively with the SWC, Year level coordinator, teachers, students, and families to ensure available support
Keep relevant, professional, and up-to-date case notes on identified students to monitor progress and develop SMART goals and strategies to assist the student in reaching them
Create and Facilitate programs for students based on their needs
Create information sessions for parents and community members on topics of interest and concern
Assist with collecting data on attendance and offering wellbeing support and strategies
Provide individual counselling
Attend and run Care Team Meetings, Student Support Group meetings, and Team Around the Learner meetings
Liaise with DFFH and make relevant reports as a mandatory reporter
IRIS- incident reporting to the Department of Education
Crisis support- reintegrating students into school following crisis, grief and loss
Foster cultural awareness among staff and students.
Inclusion Support Worker
Keysborough Secondary College
01.2020 - 06.2022
Work closely with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator (SWC), Year Level Coordinator and external agencies to implement in-class wellbeing services that support student success, engagement, wellbeing and safety
Develop and implement targeted therapeutic interventions and provide in-class and 1-1 short/medium-term support to identified students or groups to help them develop effective strategies that build self-esteem and resilience
Case manage allocated students linked in with external professionals and make external referrals where appropriate
Establish excellent relationships with students, modelling effective and appropriate communication skills and consistently responding to everyone’s needs
Assist in broader in-class interventions such as responding to conflict, restorative circles, and mediation to promote positive conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Work collaboratively with the SWC, year-level coordinator and Primary schools to ensure smooth year-level transition and beyond
Keep relevant, professional, and up-to-date case notes on identified students to monitor progress and develop robust support plans
Create and Facilitate programs for students based on their needs
Adapt supports to suit individual needs.
Residential Care Worker
Berry Street Victoria
07.2015 - 02.2020
24/7 Out of Home Care Support for young people aged 12-17
Administration- keeping records, daily movements, and essential information documents about major events/changes for the young person
General house duties
Attending appointments with and for young people (including doctors, court, police stations, Care Team Meetings, and student support groups)
Working with the Department of Health and Human Services, Child Protection Services, The Department of Justice, and other Community Services Organizations
Supporting young people to build life skills and promoting self-esteem
Modelling positive behaviour and providing good active listening and communication skills.
Providing court summary notes and supporting documents
Intensive Residential Case Worker
Centre for Multicultural Youth
08.2019 - 12.2019
Provide intensive case-management support, including assessment, information, counselling, assertive outreach, appointments, independent living skills and referral to newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers
Participate in case meetings and group supervision
Provide expert advice to support young people’s participation in house activities, education, work, counselling, or other interests
Provide appropriate levels of advocacy concerning education, health and other services, potential employers, and the general community
Understand and identify indicators of trauma
Manage clients, including case planning and case review
Maintain appropriate case notes and records for documentation and, where applicable, document case studies
Participate in supervision, professional development, and reflective practice to develop and enhance best practices
Facilitate programs when required; In coordination with the Team Leader, manage the functioning and maintenance of the properties
Develop, plan, and implement ongoing risk management assessments for Young People and Staff, including acting upon risks when necessary
Provide reports to CMY and relevant external funding bodies on incidents, including providing other documentation as required
Provide support to young people to develop skills and independence.
Youth Worker for ‘Le Mana’ Empower Pacifika Project (placement)
Centre for Multicultural Youth
05.2019 - 11.2019
Facilitate in-school programs
Support young Pasifika young people to learn about their culture
Assist in Youth-Led cultural events
Collect and collate data
Create spreadsheets and contact lists.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2024
Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies -
RMIT University
12.2019
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Interventions -
Berry Street Victoria
02.2017
Advanced Diploma of Justice -
Chisholm Institute
11.2014
Skills
Implementing Client Care Plans
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
High level of professionalism
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Active team member
Strong work ethic
Positive attitude
Adaptable
Self-motivated
Mentoring abilities
Youth supervision
Positive Reinforcement
Social skill development
Emotional Support
Conflict de-escalation
Program Planning
Safety Monitoring
Crisis Response
Advocacy
Cultural Competency
Active Listening
Relationship Building
Collaboration and Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Goal Setting
Youth Advocacy
Cultural Sensitivity
De Escalation Tactics
Mental Health Crisis Response
Maintaining Client Records
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Certification
Victorian Full Driver's license
Working with Children’s Check
References
Sean Newton, Wellbeing Coordinator- Barton PS, +61 477 044 411
Michael Enderby, Wellbeing Coordinator- Keysborough SC, +61 458 020 677
Faye Stickland, Unit Supervisor- Berry Street, +61 403 096 320
Paora Te Paki, Supervisor- Le Mana CMY, +61 400 937 404
John Tuhi, Character reference, +61 433 406 057
Training
Cultural awareness training - VACCA
Alcohol and other drugs training - YSAS
"With Care" therapeutic care training - Salvation Army
First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR training
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Berry Street (Cornell University program)
Timeline
Youth Worker
Barton Primary School
06.2022 - Current
Inclusion Support Worker
Keysborough Secondary College
01.2020 - 06.2022
Intensive Residential Case Worker
Centre for Multicultural Youth
08.2019 - 12.2019
Youth Worker for ‘Le Mana’ Empower Pacifika Project (placement)
Centre for Multicultural Youth
05.2019 - 11.2019
Residential Care Worker
Berry Street Victoria
07.2015 - 02.2020
Graduate Certificate - Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Victoria University
Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies -
RMIT University
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Interventions -