NAOMI BETH CAULFIELD
Darwin,NT
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate social worker with experience in disability services, school well-being, and therapeutic case management. I have supported complex clients with challenging behaviours and have worked closely with vulnerable populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. My practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, with a strong commitment to promoting inclusion, safety, and respect. I value collaboration, continuous learning, and integrity in my work, and I take pride in contributing to positive, meaningful outcomes for the individuals and communities I support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Department Of Health Northern territory - Forensic Disability Unit
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver high quality discipline specific and generalist assessments, clinical services, case management, and therapeutic interventions with the clients of the FDU.
- Develop, implement and review individualised therapeutic care plans and interventions based on clinical assessment.
- Work as a member of the clinical team to provide interventions that support the reduction of behaviours of concern and increase the client’s capacity to acquire the skills to enable them to live in less restrictive care settings.
- Maintain regular liaison with the client’s care team to collaborate on casework goals, exchange essential information required to inform client’s whole of life planning and ensure connectedness of all services being delivered to the client.
- Operate with professional independence and deliver high level disability services.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
School Social Worker
Iona College Geelong
Geelong, victoria
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided counseling services to students facing emotional and social challenges.
- Disability and learning diversity inclusion support.
- Developed educational workshops on mental health awareness for students and staff.
- Maintained detailed case records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Liaise with external mental health services.
- Work collaboratively with the student support team, other school professionals, students, and families.
- Critical incident and mandatory reporting.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated with teachers and parents to develop support plans for students.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various social skills and issues.
Disability Support Worker
Gateways support services Geelong
Geelong, Victoria
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Residential in-home disability support worker.
- Personal hygiene and mobility.
- Supervision
- Behaviour management
- Trauma-informed care.
- Family supervision and management.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement and community involvement.
- Trained new staff on best practices in client support and safety protocols.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Masters - Disability and Inclusion
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC01-2026
Honors - Social Work
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Certificate III - Children Services
TAFE Gordon Institute
Geelong, VIC01.2016
Skills
- Effective listener and communicator
- Resilience, leadership and Interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic – work with integrity, initiative, and reliability
- Case management skills
- Therapeutic interventions and Client assessment
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Report writing
Certification
- Working with children check (employment)
- Mental health first aid
- Trauma-informed training
- Positive Behaviour Support Certificate III
- Trained in the ARMIDILO-G and DRAMS risk management tools
References
Available on request
Timeline
Case Manager
Department Of Health Northern territory - Forensic Disability Unit
01.2024 - Current
School Social Worker
Iona College Geelong
01.2021 - 01.2023
Disability Support Worker
Gateways support services Geelong
01.2020 - 01.2021
Masters - Disability and Inclusion
Deakin University
Honors - Social Work
RMIT University
Certificate III - Children Services
TAFE Gordon Institute
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