Laura Libling
BOX HILL,VIC
Summary
Critical social worker seeking to redress systems, polices and practices which perpetuate inequity and oppression.
Integrating theory into practice, I use my position of power to advocate for improved outcomes among children, young people and their families.
Operating from a therapeutic paradigm, I recognize the pervasiveness of trauma and its ongoing impacts. I encompass empathy and diligence in all interactions, embodying a strengths-based, person-centered approach to my practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager (Home Based Care)
Berry Street
2022.10 - Current
- Providing high quality placement support and case management for children, young people, and foster carers in accordance with The Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Development and implementation of plans aligned with the Looking After Children Framework – which enhance young people's wellbeing and development
- Identifying, negotiating, and coordinating service provisions to meet a young person's unique and often complex needs
- Implementation of therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting interventions to support foster care placements
- Upskilling and training of foster carers in therapeutic parenting paradigms and trauma-informed care
- Completion of risk assessments, safety plans and crisis intervention approaches
- Ongoing risk assessment and supervision of foster care households to ensure early identification of challenges, issues and complexities, thereby promoting placement stability and longevity
- Fulfillment of program/agency/statutory obligations including compliance, reporting, and data collection
- Advocating for increased funding/supports/provisions within fractured, often maladaptive structures and systems
- Field education and supervision for students undertaking placement in HBC
Brief Intervention Worker
Headspace
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Provision of therapeutic counselling to youth clients using evidence-based psychological strategies
- Scheduling, oversight and administration for 16 counselling clients
- Risk assessments and safety planning
- Facilitation of referrals to external mental health supports and other community services
- Collection and maintenance of accurate client data to contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program performance
Case Manager (Youth Services)
WAYSS (contract)
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Completion of comprehensive needs, risk and psycho-social assessments to support housing stability
- Development of case plans encompassing house, health, educational and employment goals
- Application of various engagement strategies pertinent to youth experiencing homelessness, AOD misuse, challenging interpersonal behaviours
- Support to maintain tenancy via living and life skills development
- Advocacy, coaching, mentoring via "Advantaged Thinking" framework to support client goals
- Development and maintenance of professional relationships with key housing and service stakeholders
- Facilitation of referrals and service coordination
Social Worker (Placement)
Monash Health
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Completion of comprehensive needs, risk and psycho-social assessments to support housing stability
- Development of case plans encompassing house, health, educational and employment goals
- Application of various engagement strategies pertinent to youth experiencing homelessness, AOD misuse, challenging interpersonal behaviours
- Support to maintain tenancy via living and life skills development
- Advocacy, coaching, mentoring via "Advantaged Thinking" framework to support client goals
- Development and maintenance of professional relationships with key housing and service stakeholders
- Facilitation of referrals and service coordination
Education Support Worker
Berry Street School
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Supporting teachers in the implementation of Berry Street Education Model
- Providing specific, targeted support for students in Junior classroom
- Assisting young people to emotionally regulate via co-regulation techniques and strategies
- Assisting with de-escalation of heightened students, thereby encouraging re-engagement with schooling
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff and well-being workers to support student welfare and learning
- Case noting and documentation as per child safe standards
- Modelling of pro-social behaviours, both within the classroom and school setting
Program Coordinator (contract)
Berry Street
2020.12 - 2021.03
- Assisting Program Managers with the creation and implementation of WFV program within SE region
- Direct oversight and weekly supervision of 9 support workers within the SE region
- Coordinating staff resources, learning and development
- Professional development coaching
- Providing quality and compliance support to ensure service delivery is in accordance with agreement, legislation, standards and organisational frameworks
Education
Master of Social Work -
Monash University
01.2022
Master of Nutrition & Population Health -
Deakin University
01.2019
Bachelor of Arts (Criminiology/Sociology) -
University of Melbourne
01.2010
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Case Documentation
- Collaborative Practice
- Highly Developed Interpersonal Skills
Courses & Training
- Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Life Story Work
- Tuning into Teens Parenting Program (Facilitator Accredited)
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (Commencing July 2024)
- First Aid & CPRFirst Aid & CPR (HLTAID011)
- MARAM Brief & Intermediate Training
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Case Manager (Home Based Care)
Berry Street
2022.10 - Current
Brief Intervention Worker
Headspace
2022.07 - 2022.09
Case Manager (Youth Services)
WAYSS (contract)
2021.12 - 2022.06
Social Worker (Placement)
Monash Health
2021.09 - 2021.12
Education Support Worker
Berry Street School
2021.03 - 2021.09
Program Coordinator (contract)
Berry Street
2020.12 - 2021.03
Master of Social Work -
Monash University
Master of Nutrition & Population Health -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Criminiology/Sociology) -
University of Melbourne
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