Maddison Sanderson
TOWNSVILLE,Queensland
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I have a wealth of experience in the community services sector and although I have worked with alcohol and drug clients for the past three years, the service I have provided has involved all aspects of community services, described as working holistically with the persons.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Case Worker
Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation Unit
TOWNSVILLE, QLD
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, including housing, medical care, legal assistance and job placement services.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions which focused on issues such as anger management, substance abuse, family connection and relapse prevention.
- Provided psychoeducation regarding mental health diagnoses and medications used to treat them.
- Researched various therapeutic modalities and interventions that could be used when treating clients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case plans and progress towards goals.
- Maintained current knowledge of developments in the field of clinical social work practices.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
Disability Support Worker
Bedford (NDIS)
Port Lincoln, SA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Supporting people living with a disability by building capacity and independence
- Carry out a 12 week programs targeted at achieving each persons individual needs and goals
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Assist with physical and mental exercises.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
Board of Directors
BRADAAG
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developing a Strategic Plan that focuses on improving the physical, social, and cultural wellbeing of our clients, within a respectful, trusted, and safe environment, by providing competent staff and a quality service.
Aftercare Engagement Coordinator - Aboriginal Identified Position
BRADAAG
Tennant Creek, NT
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Provide assessments, individualized case management, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation support and purposeful transition planning with the aim of resolving Drug and Alcohol Addiction Homelessness and Supporting Mental Health Recovery and Stability
- Responsible for time limited provision of information and advice that aims to motivate individuals to change their behaviour
- Delivery of treatment interventions that include short-term engagement to longer term counseling involving coordination of care and accessing a range of services to support the client
- Comprehensive assessment of individual care planning, service facilitation, outcome monitoring and advocacy
- Working closely with BRADAAG Aftercare Nurse.
Community Development Coordination
Julalikari
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for supporting job seekers in remote Australia to build skills, address barriers to employment and contribute to their communities through a range of flexible activities.
Administration Officer
Catholic Care NT
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed and maintained office filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately stored and easily retrievable.
- Organised meetings and conferences for internal staff members, as well as external stakeholders.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders and other financial paperwork in accordance with company policies.
- Answered incoming telephone calls and responded to customer enquiries promptly and courteously.
Education
Apply First Aid -
St Johns Ambulance
10.2023
Diploma - Community Services -
Dovaston Training
01.2021
Certificate IV - Community Services -
Dovaston Training
01.2021
Certificate IV - Alcohol and Drug studies -
Dovaston Training
01.2021
Completed year 11 -
Tennant Creek High School
01.2012
Skills
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Strengths-based practices
- Treatment Planning
- Time Management
- Computer literacy skills
- Effective prioritization
- Teamwork and Cooperation
References
- Pauline Lewis, BRADAAG, reynoldspauline@hotmail.co.uk, 0423 000 319
- Richard Outrimm, Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation Unit, 0499 713859
Timeline
Clinical Case Worker
Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation Unit
01.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Bedford (NDIS)
04.2022 - 01.2023
Board of Directors
BRADAAG
01.2021 - 01.2022
Aftercare Engagement Coordinator - Aboriginal Identified Position
BRADAAG
10.2018 - 01.2022
Community Development Coordination
Julalikari
01.2017 - 01.2018
Administration Officer
Catholic Care NT
01.2014 - 01.2017
Apply First Aid -
St Johns Ambulance
Diploma - Community Services -
Dovaston Training
Certificate IV - Community Services -
Dovaston Training
Certificate IV - Alcohol and Drug studies -
Dovaston Training
Completed year 11 -
Tennant Creek High School
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