Nyaradzai Valerie Sharara
Social Worker
Tennant Creek,NT
Summary
Results-driven, adaptable and dependable Services Coordinator with strong interest in fostering communication and collaboration. Proactive in identifying issues with utmost confidence in practical solutions. Highly motivated team player with strong determination to make meaningful contributions to organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Services Coordinator
Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation
07.2023 - Current
- Provision of targeted, goal directed interventions.
- Provision of support in the family-finding phase of Kinship Care.
- Case management and parenting support.
- Compile reports for specified program areas.
- Collect, record, analyse and report on program data
- Work with team to develop best-practice approaches to support families across the Barkly to grow up safe and healthy children.
- Participate in relevant training and professional development.
- Contact and liasions with appropriate service providers to request referrals and follow up to confirm appointments.
Intensive Case Management - Student Intern
DCYJMA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Reported back to supervisor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Took meeting notes and compiled case notes to support department.
- Conducting welfare checks and detention center visits.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Support Worker
Multicap
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Medication assistance and in-hospital support.
- Documenting
Mental Health Educator
Insight Wellbeing
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Translating training material from English to Shona.
- Content creation for TV and radio programs.
- Content creation for workshops (face to face and online.
- Educating remote communities on dementia.
- Design and delivery of culturally appropriate material for mental health awareness in remote and rural areas.
- Liaisons with community elders and representatives.
- Administrative duties as and when required.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
04.2001 -
Skills
Community Liaison
Needs Assessment
Case notes and documentation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Active Listening
Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
Continuous Improvement
Multitasking
Team Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Written Communication
Event Management
Aboriginal Affairs
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/14/84
- Gender: Female
References
- Yvonne Jongwe, Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation, 0448948059, Yvonne.jongwe@julalikari.com.au
- Charlene Johnson, Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, (07) 54336900, Charlene.johnson@cyjma.qld.gov.au
- Jammie Makedenge, Multicap, 0490531167, jammie.makedenge@multicap.org.au
- Mertha Nyamande, Insight Wellbeing, +263774483749, mothemaku@gmail.com
Timeline
Services Coordinator - Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Intensive Case Management - Student Intern - DCYJMA
02.2023 - 06.2023
Support Worker - Multicap
04.2022 - 01.2024
Mental Health Educator - Insight Wellbeing
01.2020 - 01.2022
Griffith University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
04.2001 -
Zimbabwe Open University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
04.2001 -