Miriam Kimuhu
31 Carlton Parade Punchbowl,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Youth Mentor skilled in client assessment, goal setting, and behavior management. Committed to fostering community engagement and building trusting relationships with youth and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Mentor
Australian Mentoring Services
Sutherland Shire
09.2023 - Current
- supported youth clients with community engagement
- supported youth in developing personalized weekly and monthly goals to enhance life skills
- Collaborated with families and psychologists to develop strategies for youth support.
- practiced respect for differences in religion , gender identity , culture and sex orientation
- developed constructive strategies to address challenging behaviors
- Built trusting relationships with youth and their families.
Volunteer Coordinator
St Vincent De paul Society BANKSTOWN SUPPORT CENTRE
Bankstown , NSW
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Communicated with clients seeking financial assistance to clarify needs and provide support
- Guided clients through processes, rules, and regulations to ensure understanding of required documentation
- Conducted initial assessments and interviews to determine client eligibility for assistance
- Trained new volunteers on organizational policies and regulations in addition to safety protocols
- Trained new volunteers on organizational policies and regulations in addition to safety protocols
- maintained clients 'accurate records on the company's system
- Assisted the executive team to schedule appointments
Disability Support Worker
St Vincent De paul Society
Sutherland Shire, NSW
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Documented services provided and client progress to ensure continuity of care and support goal achievement.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Tracked client status and challenges in logbooks and reports to facilitate effective communication and interventions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership And Management
Southern Cross School of Business
Parramatta, NSW02-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Family And Community Services
St George &Sutherland Community College
Sutherland, NSWSkills
- Behavior management
- Client assessment
- Goal setting
- Data tracking
- Community engagement
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- certificate in Information Technology
Timeline
Youth Mentor
Australian Mentoring Services
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
St Vincent De paul Society BANKSTOWN SUPPORT CENTRE
09.2023 - 12.2023
Disability Support Worker
St Vincent De paul Society
11.2019 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership And Management
Southern Cross School of Business
Some College (No Degree) - Family And Community Services
St George &Sutherland Community College