Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Passions And Attributes
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MARIA NIVE HUNT

Summary

Seeking a fulfilling job in an industry that promotes professional and personal growth. Possessing a positive and motivated attitude, I am adaptable to any environment. Passionate about helping individuals develop skills and build confidence to achieve their personal goals, I take pride in mentoring participants and adding long-term value to their lives. Embracing challenges with a willing attitude, I strive to solve problems accurately and efficiently. Currently enrolled in a Diploma of Community Services, I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the field.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Support Worker

Transitioning to Work APM
03.2024 - Current
  • Working closely with Youth Justice and Child Resident participants
  • Work with people with mental health issues and on the spectrum
  • Utilised creative arts therapy modalities like painting or music expression sessions allowing emotional release amongst participants
  • Developed and maintained relationships with partner organisations to facilitate access to youth-related resources
  • Identify and respond to young people at risk
  • Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Engage respectfully with young people
  • Overcoming personal, educational, employment, transport, legal barriers of young participants
  • Assisting young participants to well-being/legal appointments
  • Marketing young participants into employment and education to obtain sustainable employment and qualifications
  • Training in Workforce Australia systems
  • Managing a caseload of 60 disengaged young participants
  • Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • Work in an alcohol and drugs context
  • Work with clients who are intoxicated
  • Provide loss and grief support
  • Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • Implement participation and engagements strategies
  • Engage with community stakeholders
  • Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs
  • Reduced behavioural issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions
  • Empowered youth by fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence, ultimately equipping them for future success
  • Collaborated with families to provide support and resources for youth development and wellbeing.
  • Promoted a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services
  • Facilitated personal growth by providing constructive feedback on goals and performance improvement areas
  • Served as a mentor figure offering guidance on academic pursuits, interpersonal conflicts resolution techniques
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to promote emotional resilience among participants during challenging situations
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
  • Contributed to development of individualised plans to support youth goal achievement
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, resulting in additional resources and opportunities for participants.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth

Mail Officer

Australia Post
08.2017 - 03.2024
  • Preparing Mail for distribution through correct mail chain
  • Dock supervisor
  • Working closely under government regulations
  • Working along Australia Boarder Force
  • Obtaining Asics security card for Brisbane Airport access
  • Operating a Forklift
  • Sorting/categorizing mail by hand and operating mail machinery
  • Reviewing dates, addresses, barcodes, and other postage information's for all inbound/outbound mail
  • Inspecting mail to ensure no tampering, damage and suspicious contents
  • Identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
  • Upkeeping/maintaining inventory records while following legal protocols
  • Repetitive heavy lifting
  • Unloading cages and merchandise from incoming vehicles (Aircrafts, trucks, etc.)
  • Complying/maintaining a safe environment following WHS (walkways clear to avoid slips, falls, etc.)
  • Managing records of inventory and activity logs
  • Following flight schedules to ensure distribution of mail is done efficiently
  • Managed high-volume periods effectively by prioritising tasks appropriately and working efficiently under pressure
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-organised work environment for optimal productivity
  • Provided support during peak mailing seasons ensuring that deadlines were met consistently
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for efficient mail handling processes
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when verifying postage payments preventing revenue loss
  • Handled sensitive materials responsibly, maintaining confidentiality and security of all correspondence
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate mail deliveries
  • Assisted in developing new policies and procedures for efficient mail handling processes.
  • Prepared daily reports on mail volume, processing statistics, and relevant operational updates

Mail Clerk Officer

Decipha
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Working closely under government regulations
  • Handling confidential documents (Death certificates, veterans certificates, birth certificates, passports, ect.)
  • Count and record inventory inbound and outbound
  • Data entry (dispatching, scanning, fax, computer systems)
  • Ensuring quality control whilst following confidential protocols
  • Maintaining hand eye coordination in a timely manner

Volunteer Member

Rosie's “Friends on the Street”
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisting Patrons with well-being & discussing ways to support patrons
  • Attending team meetings to discuss how we can engage/support patrons
  • Team development including praying, intentions, reflections, sharing friendships
  • Serving food and having great yarns
  • Personality skills to connect with team and patrons
  • Ensuring we as a team create safe environments for all patrons
  • Observing dangerous activity
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Volunteer Leader

Majestic Church - Kids Ministry
11.2023 - Current
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team dynamic within the ministry
  • Develop and implement engaging programs and activities aligned with the church's mission and vision
  • Offer guidance and encouragement to individuals seeking spiritual directions
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for children by implementing safety protocols and background checks
  • Working with the church leadership team to integrate children's ministry initiatives into the overall church vision
  • Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans based on biblical teachings, appropriate for different age groups (toddler, preschool, primary school)

Volunteer Member

Tiare Dance Group
01.2000 - 01.2023
  • Engagement/participation for community activities
  • Monthly meetings to discuss upcoming performances
  • Teaching/learning choreography
  • Coordination uniforms for members

Volunteer Member

Soup Kitchen
07.2006 - 02.2007
  • Coordinating activities for young children and elder patrons
  • Preparing/Serving food for families
  • Creating safe environments for families experiencing personal difficulties
  • Ensuring WHS checklists are followed

Education

Diploma of Community Services -

Enrolled
Maroochydore, QLD
02.2025

Year 12 Queensland Certificate of Education -

Clontarf Beach State High School
01.2013

Mental Health First Aid Australia -

Australia
04-2024

Working With Children Blue Card -

Queensland

Opens Queensland Drivers License -

High Risk Forklift License -

Certificate III Business -

Queensland

Skills

  • Educational support
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Resilience building
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Safety monitoring
  • Behavioural interventions
  • Youth supervision
  • Social skill development
  • Mentoring

Passions And Attributes

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Poised and Confident
  • Compassionate and Supportive
  • Adaptable and Resourceful
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Active Listener and Collaborator
  • Resilient and Composed
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Strong Observation
  • Effective Cross-Functional

Timeline

Youth Support Worker

Transitioning to Work APM
03.2024 - Current

Volunteer Leader

Majestic Church - Kids Ministry
11.2023 - Current

Volunteer Member

Rosie's “Friends on the Street”
04.2023 - Current

Mail Officer

Australia Post
08.2017 - 03.2024

Mail Clerk Officer

Decipha
01.2017 - 08.2017

Volunteer Member

Soup Kitchen
07.2006 - 02.2007

Volunteer Member

Tiare Dance Group
01.2000 - 01.2023

High Risk Forklift License -

Diploma of Community Services -

Enrolled

Year 12 Queensland Certificate of Education -

Clontarf Beach State High School

Mental Health First Aid Australia -

Australia

Working With Children Blue Card -

Queensland

Opens Queensland Drivers License -

Certificate III Business -

Queensland

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