Madonna Gibson
Woorim,QLD
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing youth engagement and community resources, evidenced by my role at Youth Advocacy Centre Inc. Specializes in cultural competency and relationship building, achieving significant improvements in youth advocacy and support. Excelled in mentoring, with a focus on safety monitoring and conflict de-escalation, leading to a notable increase in positive outcomes. Conscientious individuals multitask and liaise between families and programs to build relationships that support ongoing development and education. A respectful Family Advocate offering case management and crisis intervention skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Advocate
Youth Advocacy Centre Inc
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Visited clients' homes to better comprehend environment and how it affected behaviour and responses to situations.
- Liaised between children and guardians to best handle issues specific to youth.
- Encouraged youth/ clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Support Youth in the Youth Justice System
- Court Support
- Mentor young people at risk of reoffending .
- Visit Youth in watchhouse , welfare checks , linking in with Lawyers
- Checking their understanding of court process and their charges.
- Support to rebuild family relationships.
- Referrals to shelters for placement in safe housing .
- Linking in with Department of housing and advocating for housing needs.
- Connecting family in with Health professionals and Social workers to improve social and emotional wellbeing .
- Assistance to apply for Centrelink , tax file number and drivers licence.
- Transport , attend and support Clients with meetings at Child Safety , Medical Appointments , School meetings , advocating to make sure understanding and needs are met .
Foster Carer
Child Safety
04.2007 - Current
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Reduced problem behaviours with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Board Member
Pumicestone Indigenous Education and Employment
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Participated in establishing PIEEC to become an established organisation and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate short- and long-term success.
- Assisted in organising NAIDOC , Reconciliation Week, Youth Week activities and Elder luncheons.
- Supported Our Jarjum (children) perform Smoking Ceremonies and Dance .
- Attended Governance training , attended regular Board meetings , carry out banking and liaise with Book keeper and other significant people re business of PIEEC.
- Volunteered at all events that PIEEC were involved in.
- Support Youth on Bribie Island by volunteering at Outreach weekly .
- Support parents and students with issues at local schools.
Indigenous Community Engagement Counsellor
Education Queensland
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Liaised with Principals/Deputy Principals, Guidance Officers, Chaplains and Teachers around attendance and supports for students both at home and school.
- Connecting families that are at risk and referring to agencies that could address their concerns.
- Plan and organise Cultural activities for significant days.
- Liaise with Indigenous Elders and community .
- Built a strong bond with the Bribie Island Indigenous community .
- Supported students that were struggling in class , sitting in on classes , engaged with students at break times with Cultural activities and supplying healthy snacks.
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
03.2002 - 07.2007
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Production Supervisor
Orford Refrigeration
09.1992 - 03.2002
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
Education
No Degree - Certificate IV Child Youth And Family Intervention
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
Brisbane, QLD11.2025
No Degree - Cert 111 in Aged Care And Community Services
TAFE QLD
Toowoomba11.1994
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Youth guidance
- Community Resources
- Relationship Building
- Youth Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Mentoring
- Behavioural support
- Data Collection
- Emotional Support
- Advocacy
- Program Support
- Behaviour Modeling
- Special needs understanding
- Educational Activities
- Crisis response expertise
- Activity implementation
- Behavioural Interventions
- Mentoring abilities
- Crisis Response
- Positive Reinforcement
- Youth supervision
- Safety Monitoring
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Governance Training
- First Aid
- Working with Children's
- Registered Foster Carer
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Youth Advocacy Centre Inc
07.2021 - Current
Board Member
Pumicestone Indigenous Education and Employment
03.2021 - 10.2023
Indigenous Community Engagement Counsellor
Education Queensland
02.2017 - 03.2019
Foster Carer
Child Safety
04.2007 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
03.2002 - 07.2007
Production Supervisor
Orford Refrigeration
09.1992 - 03.2002
No Degree - Certificate IV Child Youth And Family Intervention
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
No Degree - Cert 111 in Aged Care And Community Services
TAFE QLD
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