Michelle Lever
Blairgowrie,VIC
Summary
In summary, I have worked in Child Protection for the past 24 years so have excellent Risk Assessment skills. I am confidently able to engage difficult and complex families and enjoy the challenge of assertive outreach to complete risk assessments to ensure the safety of our clients. I have extensive knowledge and experience in working with families who are impacted by drug and alcohol abuse, family violence and mental health and I enjoy working collaboratively with Victoria Police when investigating physical or sexual abuse. I enjoy mentoring less experienced staff and providing constructive criticism to improve their case practice. Working long hours is something that I am used to and I enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Practitioner
Department Of Families Fairness And Housing
01.2013 - Current
Team Leader
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2008 - 01.2013
Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2001 - 01.2007
Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2000 - 01.2001
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC1999
Bachelor of Arts -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC1997
Skills
- Excellent risk assessment skills and very familiar with the Children's Youth and Families Act;
- Confidently able to engage challenging parents and manage difficult and complex cases;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Ability to work in a high paced and constantly changing environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to manage conflict appropriately;
- Works collaboratively with Victoria Police, and Community Support Services to achieve the best outcomes for clients;
- Works confidently with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island children and families;
- Provide mentoring to less experienced staff;
- Adaptive, curious and resilient and able to regulate emotions when facing distressing situations;
- Able to work individually or within a team environment;
REFERENCES
Jodie Crisp, Team Manager
0439 303 879 (work)
0407 829 944 (personal)
Jodie.crisp@dffh.vic.gov.au
Kylie Wheeler, Team Manager
0417 019 758 (work)
0417 399 676 (personal)
Kylie.wheeler@dffh.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Senior Practitioner
Department Of Families Fairness And Housing
01.2013 - Current
Team Leader
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2008 - 01.2013
Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2001 - 01.2007
Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Social Work -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts -
Monash University
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