Meta Cameron
Jane Brook,WA
Summary
Ability to develop innovative strategies that enhance youth outcomes by identifying young person's strengths. Able to make significant impact through effective planning, problem-solving, and communication skills. Passionate around advocating for youth to ensure client voice heard and respected. Experienced in continuously evolving and challenging environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Highly relational with a desire to ensure client feels safe to communicate their needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Transition Coordinator
SSENBE Reid Street Engagement Centre
Bassendean, WA
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and introduced systems and supportive links that provided responsive and effective youth support services and links between the young person, the family and other appropriate agencies in the community
- Established a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies
- Established professional links between schools and various public and private sector organisations such as the Department of Child Protection, Youth Justice, local youth policing staff and external support/stakeholder services
- Worked with individual and groups of adolescents
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop strategies to address issues youth might be experiencing at school and review of current work practices to address concerns
- Assist teaching staff in designing and implementing individual programs for students who demonstrate challenging behaviours or significant indicators of disconnection from school
- Worked with individual students and their families with the aim of improving and maintaining engagement with mainstream programs and local community
- Liaised with local agencies, educational facilities and local business owners to provide opportunities for appropriately aged students to transition to post school pathways or work experience
- Communicated and developed plans with parents, guardians or carers with input from students to assist successful return to mainstream schooling
- Prior to Banksia Hill Detention Centre release visits were facilitated to cultivate positive and strong relationship with young person
- Developed and assessed transitional plans to meet the needs of the young person and relevant stakeholders including family and external service providers
- Developed plans and audits which were communicated with the young person, parents and carers to identify and discuss strengths and wins as well as identifying barriers which could compromise the young person’s successful transition pathway
- Assisted staff in crisis management and response duties as required
- Recorded, collated and prepared information used to develop and monitor strategies and alternative programs
- Facilitated research on current issues for young people
- Assisted in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies to provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff
- Actively participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences as needed with identified agencies, providing information and consultancy advice as required.
- Provided emotional support to transitioning students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress due to the change in environment.
- Assisted in the development of transition plans for individuals with disabilities to ensure successful transitions from school to post-secondary activities.
- Developed individualized transition plans based on each student's needs and interests.
- Collaborated with employers within the local community about potential job opportunities for transitioning students.
- Monitored progress of transitioning students and provided feedback as required.
- Coordinated meetings with parents and staff members to discuss transition planning options and strategies.
- Provided guidance, support, and resources to students during the transition process.
- Maintained records of all transitioning students including assessments, evaluations, progress notes.
- Engaged in research and collegial discussions regarding best practices in transition planning.
- Created a network of support systems by connecting transitioning students with mentors who could provide guidance throughout the process.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the transition process.
- Collaborated with individuals, families, and professionals to develop comprehensive transition plans that included long-term goals and objectives.
- Advised transitioning students on how to apply for jobs or engage with training opportunities.
- Identified key sources of information that could be helpful to patients, families, and other individuals.
- Interacted with individuals by asking appropriate open-ended questions to better understand needs and develop positive rapport.
- Reached out to contacts to find the appropriate support services that would be helpful to the young person and family.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
Reception Officer
Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Facilitated the daily processing of prisoners entering and exiting Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
- Processed the daily movements of prisoners attending scheduled external appointments (court, hospital etc)
- Assisted with the completion and distribution of all necessary paperwork to facilitate the transfer, movement, and release of prisoners
- Processed and recovered property requests for prisoners
- Maintained register of civilian prisoner clothing being processed through prison laundry
- Maintained register of prisoner property at the Prison
- Completed the data entry of prisoner reception information
- Assisted with daily work activity of prisoners working within reception
- Ensured the custody of prisoners was in accordance with the requirements for the good order of the prison
- Assisted in the management of prisoners within the multi-purpose cells
- Prioritised ‘at-risk’ prisoners needs were addressed, and protection issues identified
- Assisted with the processing of late receival of prisoners bail applications
- Upheld the safe and appropriate storage of prisoner property
- Maintained the stock and purchasing of consumable products for the reception area and safe and appropriate storage of stock and equipment for reception area
- Attended to the maintenance and repair of Reception equipment and facilities as required
- Followed workplace policies and procedures within the Prison to achieve tasks
- Complied and worked within approved and established Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and procedures
- Complying and working within approved and established security procedures, including documenting property searches and maintaining the strip search books
- Followed workplace policies and procedures within the Reception role, and identified and reported related gaps at an operational level
- Ensuring that quality control procedures were established and always maintained
- Ensured effective communication within and outside the team and in liaison with internal and external parties, including offenders, visitors, and external providers
- Maintained and ensured appropriate prisoner records entering and exiting the prison were kept
- Prepared various reports and correspondence on identified issues, including Occupational Safety and Health, incident reports, etc
- Provided necessary information to prisoners upon placement within the Prison on prison routine, practices and procedures
- Facilitated appropriate training of prisoners working within the reception
- Created and maintained filing systems for both hard copy documents and electronic files.
- Ensured that health and safety regulations were adhered to throughout the office environment.
- Handled confidential documents in accordance with security protocols.
Youth Transition Coordinator
SSENBE Kalgoorlie Engagement Centre
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Developed and introduced systems and supportive links that provided responsive and effective youth support services and links between the young person, the family and other appropriate agencies in the community
- Established a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies
- Established professional links between schools and various public and private sector organisations such as the Department of Child Protection, Youth Justice, local youth policing staff and external support/stakeholder services
- Worked with individual and groups of adolescents
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop strategies to address issues youth might be experiencing at school and review of current work practices to address concerns
- Assist teaching staff in designing and implementing individual programs for students who demonstrate challenging behaviours or significant indicators of disconnection from school
- Worked with individual students and their families with the aim of improving and maintaining engagement with mainstream programs and local community
- Liaised with local agencies, educational facilities and local business owners to provide opportunities for appropriately aged students to transition to post school pathways or work experience
- Communicated and developed plans with parents, guardians or carers with input from students to assist successful return to mainstream schooling
- Prior to Banksia Hill Detention Centre release visits were facilitated to cultivate positive and strong relationship with young person
- Developed and assessed transitional plans to meet the needs of the young person and relevant stakeholders including family and external service providers
- Developed plans and audits which were communicated with the young person, parents and carers to identify and discuss strengths and wins as well as identifying barriers which could compromise the young person’s successful transition pathway
- Assisted staff in crisis management and response duties as required
- Recorded, collated and prepared information used to develop and monitor strategies and alternative programs
- Facilitated research on current issues for young people, participated in projects and provided written reports as required
- Assisted in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies to provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff
- Actively participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences as needed with identified agencies, providing information and consultancy advice as required
Education
Diploma of COUNSELLING -
GTP Training Consultants (QLD)
01.2012
Certificate iv MEDIATION -
GTP Training Consultants (QLD)
01.2012
Certificate iv TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT -
VTECH/TAFE (Kalgoorlie)
Kalgoorlie01.2009
Certificate iii EDUCATION ASSISTANT -
TAFE (Pilbarra)
01.2004
Certificate iii BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMIN) -
TAFE (Midland)
Perth01.2000
Skills
- Active Listening - showing genuine interest and understanding of client's perspective, needs and concerns
- Cultural Sensitivity - ensuring family and carers fully understand and can confidently able to
meta.cameron@education.wa.edu.au
Drivers License
C Class
Working With Children
1284179, 04/10/25
Home Address
34 Huntsman Terrace, Jane Brook, WA, 6056
Given Names
Meta
References
- Mrs Tracy Smeed, Program Coordinator,
Reid Street Engagement Centre, 53 Reid Street, Bassendean, WA 6056
Ph: 9413 4890 M: 0428 208 947
- Mrs Margot McKenzie, Program Coordinator
Kimberley Engagement Centre, 69 Frederic Centre, Broome WA 6725
Ph: 9195 1150 M: 0428 194 237
Certification
- You Can Do It - Resiliency Program
- Victim Mediation Training - investigation and training in reparative and protective victim offender mediation
- PART - Predict, assess and Respond to challenging/aggressive behaviour
- Verbal Judo - tactical communication Training
- OH&S Cert CP1181 - introductory OH&S Representative training
- Gatekeeper - Suicide prevention and intervention
- Sexual Assault - responding to sexual violence
- ASIST - applied suicide intervention skills training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Transition Coordinator
SSENBE Reid Street Engagement Centre
01.2020 - Current
Reception Officer
Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
01.2015 - 12.2016
Youth Transition Coordinator
SSENBE Kalgoorlie Engagement Centre
01.2008 - 12.2015
Diploma of COUNSELLING -
GTP Training Consultants (QLD)
Certificate iv MEDIATION -
GTP Training Consultants (QLD)
Certificate iv TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT -
VTECH/TAFE (Kalgoorlie)
Certificate iii EDUCATION ASSISTANT -
TAFE (Pilbarra)
Certificate iii BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMIN) -
TAFE (Midland)
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