Luke Edwards
Melbourne
Summary
Skilled Youth Mentor with exceptional patience and more than 20 years of experience. Effective mentor with extensive knowledge of Youth & Cultural groups in community and inspiring mentality. Dedicated to individualized relationships and compassionate listening. Poised Culture & Connection Project Worker with experience in service coordination and support. Well-versed at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Upbeat and encouraging with attention on modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Culture & Connection Project Worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Poised Culture & Connection Project Worker with experience in service coordination and support. Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Upbeat and encouraging with attention on modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor
Dardi Munwurro
01.2019 - Current
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as cultural activities and creative outlets.
- Didgeridoo making.
- Possum skin and wood burning.
- Traditional art and symbols/ Painting.
- Bush tucker
- Kinship and family trees
- Created workshops for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
- Value based team building
- Helped Youth regarding educational issues such as behavior, habits, peer relationships and goals
- Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet Youths' individual needs
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for Youth and reduce escalation or recurrence risks
Youth Justice Case Worker
VACSAL
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
Family Violence Worker
VALS
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Youth Justice Worker - Balit Ngulu
VALS
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for program.
- Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending special programs at [Type] facility.
- Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experience.
- Recommended activities, equipment and supplies for programs and identified vendors to furnish materials.
Local Justice Worker
VALS
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed supportive professional relationships with patients to enhance quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency.
- Maintained individual files such as case notes, intake and discharge summaries and releases of information.
- Welcomed new patients and actively built relationships by explaining patient services programs and offering information and support.
- Conducted screenings and assessments to determine eligibility for funding sources.
Education
TAFE
Shepparton, VIC08.2002
Echuca High
Echuca, VIC09.2000
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Spiritual Support
- Shelter Arrangements
- Peer Counseling
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Program Operations
- Safety Protocols
- Community Engagement
- Lesson Preparation
- Improvement Recommendations
- Community Service Programs
- Case Management
- Youth and Parental Engagement
- Crisis Situations
- Behavioral Disorders
- Empowering Leadership
- Youth Advocacy
- Staff Meetings
- Academic Assistance
- Mobile Devices
- Youth Interviewing
- Curriculum Implementation
- Discipline Strategies
- Academic and Recreational Activities
- Client Needs Assessment
- Support Service Delivery
- Group Dynamics
- Instructional Strategies
- Reflective Listening
- Phone Inquiries
- Goal Planning
- Constructive Feedback
- Care Team Collaboration
- Employment Assistance
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Mentoring
- Dietary Needs
- Abuse Identification
- Coping Mechanisms
- Scheduling
- Document Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Instruction
- Special Assignments
Timeline
Youth Mentor
Dardi Munwurro
01.2019 - Current
Youth Justice Case Worker
VACSAL
05.2018 - 12.2019
Family Violence Worker
VALS
01.2017 - 12.2018
Youth Justice Worker - Balit Ngulu
VALS
01.2017 - 12.2018
Local Justice Worker
VALS
01.2015 - 12.2017
TAFE
Echuca High
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