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Lauren Martin

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Worker

Mission Australia
08.2023 - Current
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives with Trauma informed care.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviour's among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Developed creative programs, managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Developing programs

PSP Caseworker

William Campbell Foundation
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided crisis intervention and case management services to a large caseload of Young People, their families and Carers.
  • Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation as well as family update reports incident reports and legal paperwork.
  • Developed, implemented and documented Case plans for C/YP in foster care and monitored status of children's health and wellbeing.
  • Developed relationships with YP leaving care and assisted in finding permanent housing or SIL arrangements.
  • Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers, while maintaining a high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.

Student Learning Support Officer Special Education

Department Of Education
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Performed special tasks such as art therapy and one on one programs to help students with special needs learn and grow. Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly

Art Director

Wish U Were Here Dolls, Mollymook
05.2011 - 12.2018

y• Developed my own product that helped children and families deal with separation anxiety from working away or are no longer here, appeared on national TV with my product handmade by me in Australia with my Patented design and concept

Youth Officer

Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2008 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw juveniles in correctional residential facility setting, directed activities of detainees, developing programs, facilitating activities, and one on one care of YP with difficult behaviour's
  • Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of Young People in custody including being responsible for all aspects of their day, including education and case studies as well as behavioural plans while establishing positive working relationships and maintained boundaries

Senior Graphic Artist

Advertising Agencies
01.1998 - 12.2007

• Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, game covers, NRL merchandising and promo.

Education

High School Diploma -

Engadine High School
Engadine
1996

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design & Business

Martin College
Sydney
1997

Diploma - Youth Work

Centre For Community Justice
Habberfield
2008

Diploma of Community Services -

ACWA
Online
2024

Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drugs Skillset

Tafe NSW
NSW
06.2024

Skills

  • Case plan development in collaboration with Young People to set and achieve personal goals
  • Working with Young People with difficult behaviors and special Needs promoting Trauma informed Care
  • Ability to build positive rapport with young people and their families
  • Teamwork skills and Ability to Effectively plan
  • Collaborate with colleagues and outside agencies to provide the best outcomes
  • Ability to keep accurate records

REFERENCES

Marcus Levitt - Mission Australia - Verbal reference

Previous Manager at WCF

Rob Knight - Department of Juvenile Justice - Manager

0412 724 831

John Field - Ulladulla High School - ASLSO

0429 344 7969

Timeline

Youth Worker

Mission Australia
08.2023 - Current

PSP Caseworker

William Campbell Foundation
09.2022 - 07.2023

Student Learning Support Officer Special Education

Department Of Education
01.2019 - 05.2022

Art Director

Wish U Were Here Dolls, Mollymook
05.2011 - 12.2018

Youth Officer

Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2008 - 03.2014

Senior Graphic Artist

Advertising Agencies
01.1998 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Engadine High School

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design & Business

Martin College

Diploma - Youth Work

Centre For Community Justice

Diploma of Community Services -

ACWA

Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drugs Skillset

Tafe NSW
Lauren Martin