Mahamadi Ouedraogo
Auburn,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 10 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills. Dedicated Volunteer Coordinator proficient in managing volunteer operations for community organizations. Quality-driven professional adept at finding and training successful volunteers. Bringing 15 years of experience and passion for community service. Caring and skilled community worker passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with CALD communities and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker, Group Work
Auburn Youth Centre
Lidcombe , NSW
06.2019 - Current
- Intervened in crisis situations to protect residents and others.
- Identified and addressed clients' barriers to self-sufficiency such as substance abuse and educational deficiencies.
- Conducted competency-based, interactive interviews to identify client needs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Conducted feasibility studies and recommended actions for proposed projects.
- Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings.
- Educated families and community members about domestic violence, including its impact on children.
- Connected families with resources when children were identified as needing further assessment.
- Set goals with clients related to employment and financial planning and worked with each to track progress.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Youth Worker
Marrickville Youth Resource Centre
Marrickville , NSW
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
- Attended special events, acting as representative of Marrickville Youth Resource Centre and making new contacts with possible donors.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
Sport Coach
Self Employed MyfootballCoach Clinic
Auburn , NSW
02.2016 - 01.2018
- MyfootballCoach Clinic.
- Private Coach 5-to-16 years old young people (Myfootballcoach).
- Western Communities Islamic Centre Mentoring and coaching Young African Immigrants West Sydney areas (Activities once a week soccer at Fairfield Ultimate Soccer).
- Positive role modelling, mentoring and Coaching Young African Australians and Immigrants Mostly Somalians Community.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Monitored team members academic performance to ensure consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Peace and Development Studies
Western Sydney University
Sydney04.2018
Diploma - Community Services
Western Sydney Institute
Blue Mountain 01.2016
Certificat IV - Family And Community Services
Western Sydney Institute
Blue Mountain01.2015
Certificate IV - Business Management
(New Enterprise Incentive Scheme)
Sydney06.2012
Master of Social Work Qualifying - Social Sciences
Western Sydney University
Sydney04.2021
Skills
- Program support
- Emotional support
- Behavioral interventions
- Crisis response expertise
- Educational activities
- Special needs understanding
- Conflict resolution
- Managerial background
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Team Player
- Case management
- Effective team leader
- Microsoft Office
- Refugee programs
- Event planning
- Team leadership
- Effective public speaker
- Educational programs
- Budgeting and finance specialist
- Case Management Basics training
- Goal-oriented
Sport, Healthy body healthy mind
We are living in times where mental Health is a concern for many communities with regard to social and environmental issues and the increasing number of people in need of protection from war zones as well as natural disaster affected countries, our efforts in supporting each other to cope with these issues must be for ever strengthen. Thus, sport remain an absolute vital way of not only bringing communities togethers, breaking barriers but uplifting individuals mood from stress whether it be work related or personal.
REFERENCES
- Dean de Hass, Executive Manager
Auburn Youth Centre
Contact: 0475066477, 02 96462122, dean@ayc.org.au
- Tom Mc Donald, Director
Marrickville Youth Resource Centre
Contact: 0413572576, tom@myrc.org.au
- Mrs Hazel Keedle, Academic/Lecturer, Bachelor of Midwifery PhD School of Nursing and Midwifery
Contact: 0408661503, 02 96 85 92 69, E h.keedle@westernsydney.edu.au
Timeline
Youth Worker, Group Work
Auburn Youth Centre
06.2019 - Current
Youth Worker
Marrickville Youth Resource Centre
10.2017 - 02.2018
Sport Coach
Self Employed MyfootballCoach Clinic
02.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Social Science - Peace and Development Studies
Western Sydney University
Diploma - Community Services
Western Sydney Institute
Certificat IV - Family And Community Services
Western Sydney Institute
Certificate IV - Business Management
(New Enterprise Incentive Scheme)
Master of Social Work Qualifying - Social Sciences
Western Sydney University
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