Nisha Gautam
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Community-focused Social Worker with expertise in case management, advocacy, and community engagement. Dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals, fostering community development, and promoting social justice. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization to make a positive impact and advance professional skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Worker - Homelessness Team
DCJ Housing
Liverpool, Australia
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided case management services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and domestic violence
- Conducted assessments and developed individualised support plans
- Assisted clients in accessing housing, financial, and social support services
- Collaborated with community organisations and service providers to coordinate comprehensive care
- Advocated for clients' needs within the housing system
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
Assistant Organiser
Sydney Alliance
Sydney, Australia
06.2024 - Current
- Supported diverse community groups in organising events and initiatives
- Facilitated communication and collaboration between community members and stakeholders
- Assisted in the planning and execution of community campaigns and projects (Northwest rental forum by Sydney Alliance, Vinnies sleepout, and drug law reform campaign by Uniting)
- Provided administrative support and managed event logistics
- Engaged in outreach and advocacy to promote community goals and initiatives
- Participated and led Rental Forums from event organising to note taking among Local MPs, community leaders and participants
- Assisted in creating and distributing promotional materials for events.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure smooth event execution.
- Conducted outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
Disability Support Worker
Drake Medox International
02.2022 - Current
- Provided tailored care for clients with complex needs, including diabetes, brain injury, and immobility
- Developed and implemented individualised support plans, monitoring health conditions and managing diabetes
- Promoted client independence and community engagement, while ensuring effective communication with healthcare professionals and families
- Documented and reported on clients' progress and health status
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Sydney University
Parramatta, NSWSkills
- Leadership Development
- Organisational Governance
- Project Management
- Administrative and Operational Skills
- Grant Application and Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Data Management and Reporting
- Confidential Data Security
- Volunteer Management
- Program Planning and Delivery
- Training and Mentoring
- Case Management
- Advocacy
Certification
- Certificate III in individual support
- CPR and First AID, ETC College, Auburn, 12/01/22
- Disability and Trauma informed training
- Working with children check
- NDIS completion certificate
- NDIS clearance check
References
- Nusrat Islam, Supervisor/ Qualified Social worker, Community organiser, Sydney Alliance, nislam@sydneyalliance.org.au, 0450940538
- Jessica Valente, Supervisor/ Housing manager, Tenancy team leader, Department of Communities and Justice, Jessica.Valente@facs.nsw.gov.au, 0400345006
Trainingandworkshops
- Participated in mandatory note taking training provided by Sydney Alliance.
- Attended Crisis intervention training provided DCJ.
- Volunteered in Parramatta Mission in organising mealsplus for homeless people and children’s playgroup to support migrant families.
- Fair trainer at Drug law Reform organised by Uniting and Western Sydney university
- Volunteered in organising sleepout for Vinnies (fundraising event)
Timeline
Assistant Organiser
Sydney Alliance
06.2024 - Current
Case Worker - Homelessness Team
DCJ Housing
01.2023 - 05.2023
Disability Support Worker
Drake Medox International
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Sydney University
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