Kylie Wanganeen
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 16 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health behaviour. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.
Efficient Practitioner known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in client centred approach, narrative therapy and case management, Networking for Referralsto relevant services. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homelessness Practitioner
Baptistcaresa
Goodwood , SA
04.2022 - 04.2036
- Provided patient care and support in various situations in regards to their housing situation.
- Collaborated with housing providers such as Junction Australia, Unity Housing, believe housing and cornerstone housing to better support clients within the program.
- Collaboration with other services within the Toward Home Alliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Case Manager client to obtain housing outcome.
- Case noting on both the Baptistcaresa system and the Homelessness system, H2H.
- Efficient note documentation.
- Networking within other services to better support client's.
Youth Worker
St John's Youth Services
Adelaide, SA
06.2012 - 01.2023
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to better manage training documentation and progress reporting.
Facilitator
Taoundi Aboriginal College
Port Adelaide, SA
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Planned and facilitate Group workshops in accordance with Course curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Brought in projects on-time and under-budget by effectively handling routine and complex issues.
- Recipient of Aboriginal Person of the Year Port Adelaide/ Enfield Council Award 2021.
Education
No Degree - Cert 3/4 Community Services
Taoundi Aborginal Collegei
Port Adelaide, SA 01.2010 - 11.2010
Skills
- Special Needs Familiarity
- Activity Implementation
- Youth Guidance
- Educational Activities
- Program Support
- Microsoft Office
- Career Development
- Emotional Support Abilities
- Personal Belongings Inspection
- Behavioural Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Support Residents
- Prepare Reports
- Behaviour Support
- Community Resource Navigation
- Conduct Home Visits
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Case File Management
- Maintain Records
- Coordinate Service Referrals
- H2H systems
- Case noting
- Referrals process
- Networking relevant services
- Independent Living skills
Certification
- Recipient of Aboriginal Person of the Year Port Adelaide/ Enfield Council Award, 2021
- Professional Certificate in Understanding Domestic Violence and Family Violence Across Indian and other CALD Communities
- Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid.
- Baptistcare National Excellent award 2026.
- Child Safe Environments
- Professional Development in Aboriginal in Investing in Aboriginal Education training (SHINE SA)
- Certificate of participation in Perpetrator Behaviour Analysis
- Certificate of Participation in Principles for working with men (DV)
- Aboriginal Woman in Leadership Cert
- NDIS Workers Check
- Police Clearance (SAPOL)
- Certificate in Narrative Therapy.
- Certificate in infant safety.
Referees
Melinda Rendall. Senior program Manager Baptistcaresa/ Wardli-Ana.
Mobile number - 0416 221 375
- Kristie Hudson. Team leader Baptistcaresa/ Wardli-Ana
- Mobile number- 0487 410 337.
Timeline
Homelessness Practitioner
Baptistcaresa
04.2022 - 04.2036
Youth Worker
St John's Youth Services
06.2012 - 01.2023
Facilitator
Taoundi Aboriginal College
03.2010 - 11.2010
No Degree - Cert 3/4 Community Services
Taoundi Aborginal Collegei
01.2010 - 11.2010