Leitisha Smith
Moree,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective cultural support. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level casework position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Moree Sports Health Arts & Education Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
- Developed and implemented range of lessons and resources to motivate young people.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
- Facilitate cultural activities
Youth Worker & Hippy Co-ordinator Assistant
Miyay Birray
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Developed and delivered educational workshops to support parents and their children around educational needs.
- Organised playgroup and activities for parents and children
Bartender
Victoria Hotel
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Child Care Worker
Kiah Preschool, Pius X Aboriginal Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behaviour, daily activities, and concerns.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Taught children educational and cultural games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Taught Gamilaraay language through stories and songs.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
RSA & RCG
TAFE
Moree Campus2021
Hospitality
TAFE
Moree Campus2020
Cert III in Childcare
Community College
Moree2012
Cert III in Age Care
TAFE
Moree Campus2006
Skills
- Advocacy
- Educational Activities
- Program Support
- Activity Implementation
- Special Needs Understanding
- Conflict Mediation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Social Skill Development
- Safety Monitoring
- Client Home Visits
- Customer Service
- Maintaining Client Records
Timeline
Youth Worker & Hippy Co-ordinator Assistant
Miyay Birray
02.2023 - 06.2023
Youth Worker
Moree Sports Health Arts & Education Academy
01.2023 - Current
Bartender
Victoria Hotel
01.2022 - 01.2023
Child Care Worker
Kiah Preschool, Pius X Aboriginal Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2014
RSA & RCG
TAFE
Hospitality
TAFE
Cert III in Childcare
Community College
Cert III in Age Care
TAFE
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