Pragmatic Court Chaplain / Community Counsellor, skilled helping many individuals simultaneously in fast-paced environments while remaining calm and composed. Compassionate individual dedicated to working with emotional needs of others. Offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Hi, I’m
Maria Knipe
AOD Counsellor
Bellbird
Summary
Overview
1
35 Yrs experience in Counselling
Work History
NSW Court Chaplaincy ServiceHunter area, Nsw
Chaplain
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided assistance to lawyers and court personnel in courtroom by way of supporting client
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Salvation Army
Community Counsellor
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated skill-building classes for clients.
- Supervised client behaviour and respectfully implemented consequences for rule violations.
- Engaged in therapeutic relationships with clients and delivered crisis counselling, conflict resolution and problem-solving assistance.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
GED
University Overview
Diploma ChaplaincyAlphacrusis College/ University
from Chaplaincy
05.2023
University Overview
- Member of Australian Chaplaincy Association, 2022 to 2023
- Completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) in: Cert IV in Business
- Cert II Auslan
- Professional Development Studies:
- Diploma counselling
- Cert IV AOD Counselling
Skills
* Client Care
- Crisis intervention
- Community Outreach Programs
- Spiritual Guidance
- Records Maintenance
- Compassionate Care
- Effective Communication
- Social Skills
- Pastoral Counselling
- Professional Relationships
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Needs Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Law Enforcement
- Grief Support / lecturing
- Professional Development
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Counsel Individuals
- Community Support
- Lead Prayers
- Family Therapy
- Outreach Programming
Timeline
Chaplain
NSW Court Chaplaincy Service
06.2023 - Current
Community Counsellor
Salvation Army
04.2018 - Current
GED
Diploma Chaplaincy
from Chaplaincy