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LAURA JACK

Shortland

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker with extensive experience in supporting vulnerable populations, particularly those with severe mental health and complex needs. Known for building strong relationships, being reliable, and demonstrating empathy and flexibility. Passionate about advocating for individuals who may otherwise fall through the cracks and working to empower them through care coordination and support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Clinician

Lighthouse Allied Health
07.2023 - Current

- Providing therapeutic capacity-building support to individuals with psychosocial disabilities

- Conducting Functional Capacity Assessments to identify strengths and areas for development

- Developing tailored Psychosocial Functional Therapy plans and supporting participants in achieving their recovery goals

Specialist Support Coordinator/Support Coordinator

Kindminds Co
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide care coordination for individuals with severe mental health and complex needs.
  • Assist participants in understanding and utilizing their NDIS plans.
  • Collaborate with health, housing, and justice services to overcome barriers.
  • Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to develop service plans and address complex issues.
  • Complete plan review reports and advocate for adequate funding at plan review meetings.


Specialist Support Coordinator

Hunter Primary Care
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided care coordination for participants with severe mental health and complex needs.
  • Coordinated with health, housing, and justice services.
  • Worked collaboratively with other support coordinators to ensure engagement with both mainstream and funded supports.
  • Regularly liaised with participants, families, and service providers.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to address barriers and design comprehensive service plans.

Mental Health Care Coordination Team Leader

Hunter Primary Care
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led a team of Support Coordinators, ensuring high-quality service provision for NDIS participants.
  • Provided regular supervision and support to the team.
  • Managed the recruitment of new Support Coordinators.
  • Facilitated team meetings and monitored caseloads to maintain service standards.

Support Coordinator

Hunter Primary Care
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Monitored participants NDIS budgets and assisted in the application process for NDIS access.
  • Coordinated care for individuals with severe mental health and complex needs.
  • Helped participants engage with both funded and mainstream supports.
  • Supported participants in working toward their mental health recovery goals.

Ability Links Coordinator

St Vincent de Paul
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Engaged with schools, service providers, and community groups to promote inclusive practices.
  • Supported individuals living with disabilities who were not eligible for NDIS, helping them connect to mainstream services

Community Support Worker

Headstart
03.2013 - 01.2017
  • Facilitated community education talks and supported people with acquired brain injuries in achieving rehabilitation goals.
  • Assisted with personal care, activities of daily living, and community access.

Employment Services Coordinator/Team Leader

House With No Steps
01.2008 - 03.2013
  • Led the recruitment and training of supported employees.
  • Supported the resolution of employee grievances and conducted performance assessments.
  • Monitored employee assistance plans and helped establish workplace goals.

Education

Certificate IV in Drug & Alcohol -

Tighes Hill Tafe

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training -

LivingWorks
09.2018

The Accidental Counsellor -

Insight Therapy And Training
09.2017

Bachelor of Social Work, Honours -

University of Newcastle
04.2017

Certificate IV in Disability Work -

House With No Steps
01.2009

Certificate IV in Business - Frontline Management -

House With No Steps
07.2008

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Advocacy & Collaboration
  • Empathy & Flexibility
  • Knowledge of NDIS
  • Social Work
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Crisis Intervention & Support Coordination

Timeline

Mental Health Clinician

Lighthouse Allied Health
07.2023 - Current

Specialist Support Coordinator/Support Coordinator

Kindminds Co
08.2022 - Current

Mental Health Care Coordination Team Leader

Hunter Primary Care
08.2021 - 12.2021

Specialist Support Coordinator

Hunter Primary Care
04.2020 - 08.2022

Support Coordinator

Hunter Primary Care
03.2018 - 05.2020

Ability Links Coordinator

St Vincent de Paul
01.2017 - 02.2018

Community Support Worker

Headstart
03.2013 - 01.2017

Employment Services Coordinator/Team Leader

House With No Steps
01.2008 - 03.2013

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training -

LivingWorks

The Accidental Counsellor -

Insight Therapy And Training

Bachelor of Social Work, Honours -

University of Newcastle

Certificate IV in Disability Work -

House With No Steps

Certificate IV in Business - Frontline Management -

House With No Steps

Certificate IV in Drug & Alcohol -

Tighes Hill Tafe
LAURA JACK