Majak Marial Maker
Araluen,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Community Development Worker with extensive experience at WALTJA TJUTANGKU PALYAPAYI, adept at engaging Indigenous youth and families through trauma-informed practices. Proven ability to build rapport and deliver impactful case management, while excelling in strategic decision-making and effective communication. Committed to fostering self-determination and cultural respect in community settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Development Worker - Youth and Families
WALTJA TJUTANGKU PALYAPAYI
08.2023 - Current
- Follow Waltja protocol to deliver case management for a young person from ages 12 to 18 years.
- Clients and Community engagement. The Clients support and case management is based on the Strength-based approach with objective of self-determination and Aboriginal respect.
- Support the Young person in court hearing. Write a support letter and provide transport for the young person during court hearing.
- Assist Aboriginal Children/Youth, multicultural youth and Families to access appropriate support, services required.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to deliver services to the Youth with the main objective of engaging them in Community activities and settings.
- Mentor Multi-cultural community members to assist with Waltja’s service delivery, and support their skills development related to the program objectives.
- Represent Waltja at Conferences, Seminars, Meetings, and Committees and in other community forums.
- Learned how to quickly build rapport with Youth and maintain safe working boundaries.
- Developed excellent communication and listening skills.
- Case management skills using the 5C’s of the case planning. Ie Context,Circularity,Constraints,Connectedness and Curiosity.
- Reporting and documenting outcomes after a community visit.
- Become Culturally aware about the Aboriginal culture and how cultural aspects are observed and influenced some decisions making.
- Developed tools for Mentoring youth.
- Planned and execute Youth programs and Camping.
Volunteer Community Engagement Coordinator
Sudanese Community
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated community consultation efforts, engaging with members of the African community to identify their needs and preferences in youth and family support programs.
- Delivered services in accordance with established performance metrics, ensuring accurate data reporting and evaluation.
- Collaborated with a diverse team of professionals to successfully plan and execute community events, aligning with program objectives.
- Effectively managed time and resources to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks, adapting to the dynamic nature of the role.
Youth and Family Support Intern
Sudanese Youth Victoria
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the provision of culturally sensitive support services to African children, youth, and families, focusing on their personal, social, and educational development.
- Conducted research and analysis on issues affecting African children and young people, contributing to the development of targeted intervention strategies.
- Engaged in case management activities, including coordinating referrals to appropriate support services and resources.
Community Involvement
Western Suburbs
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Volunteered at various community events and initiatives, actively engaging with Aboriginal communities and demonstrating a commitment to Aboriginal self-determination.
- Fostered strong relationships with Indigenous community members, promoting cultural understanding and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
ECU
Perth, WA02-2017
Skills
- Ability to relate sensitively with Indigenous people
- Understanding of intergenerational trauma
- Trauma informed practice
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Strategic decision-making
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Multi-tasking
- Budget management
- Documentation handling
Certification
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
References
- William, 0422599015
- Chawul Marial, 0451442116
Outcomes
- Learned how to quickly build rapport with youth and maintain safe working boundaries.
- Developed excellent communication and listening skills.
- Case management skills using the 5C’s of the case planning: Context, Circularity, Constraints, Connectedness, and Curiosity.
- Reporting and documenting outcomes after a community visit.
- Became culturally aware about the Aboriginal culture and how cultural aspects influence decision making.
- Developed tools for mentoring youth, planned and executed youth programs and camping.
Timeline
Community Development Worker - Youth and Families
WALTJA TJUTANGKU PALYAPAYI
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Community Engagement Coordinator
Sudanese Community
01.2020 - Current
Youth and Family Support Intern
Sudanese Youth Victoria
01.2018 - 01.2021
Community Involvement
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
ECU
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