Nyasunday Duoth
Alice Springs
Summary
Professional Youth Development Specialist with strong record of fostering positive growth and resilience in young individuals. Adept at creating and implementing programs that support emotional, social, and educational development. Strong focus on teamwork, flexibility, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, mentoring, and community engagement, with reliable and adaptable approach to changing needs.
Experienced with youth engagement and mentorship, creating positive and supportive environments. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to connect with diverse groups and foster sense of community. Track record of implementing successful programs that address both individual and group needs, promoting overall well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Alice Springs Youth Detention Northern Territory
11.2022 - Current
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal andsocial issues.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop their own activities and leadership skills throughgroup discussions.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks andoffer support.
- Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding andnavigating real-world experiences.
- Developed and implemented a range of lessons and resources to motivate young people.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
Support Worker
Icare Alice Springs
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progressionand social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment eventsaccording to a determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health andgrowth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional andsocial support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical andjob skills.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments. Set priorities andproblem solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quicklyand professionally.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customersatisfaction.
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-buildingevents to boost morale.
- Provided technical support to customers, troubleshooting technical issues andproviding solutions.
Youth Worker
Saltbush Alice Spring
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risksand offer support.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in thecommunity.
Community Support Worker
Omnicare Melbourne Victoria
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Provided physical, emotional, and/or behavioral support to persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of daily living, recreation, leisure activities and community inclusion.
- Promoted an environment that was supportive, nurturing, healthy and safe, while helping to ensure that the personal and health care needs of clients were met.
- Attended all medical assessments and healthcare issues adequately and in a timely manner.
- Administered client medication according to the Management of Medication Policy and Procedure.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive written documentation, according to the agency's systems and standards, regarding all client interaction.
- Fostered and encouraged clients to develop personal, community and social relationships and maintain regular contact with family, friends and advocates following the agency's protocols.
Youth Support Worker
South Sudanese Australia Youth
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Establish appropriate and trusting relationships with South Sudanese Youth in our community.
- Monitor their health and well-being and contribute to program service development.
- Respond to the emotional, physical and cultural needs of each individual with flexibilityand safety.
- Assist the youth in maintaining and enhancing practical skills in order to promote theirlevel of independence.
- Observe and report any changes with the individual's health, behavior, needs orcircumstances to the coordinator or the team.
- Challenge young people to make decisions for themselves, take responsibility for theirown lives, and to build a sense of trust and believe in their own abilities.
- Organize youth social programs.
- Always maintain confidentiality.
Education
Aussom Stars Family Day 09/2017 Care, VIC
Early Childhood Educator
Aussom Stars Family Day 09/2017 Care, VIC06-2019
Only About Children, South Melbourne
Only About Children, South Melbourne
Early Childhood Educator09-2018
Together Children Family Day Care
Together Children Family Day Care, VIC
Early Childhood Educator11-2015
Skills
- Youth supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skill development
- Emotional support
- Conflict de-escalation
- Program planning
- Environmental management
- Safety monitoring
- Behavior modeling
- Crisis response
- Activity implementation
- Advocacy
- Behavioral interventions
- Educational activities
- Crisis response expertise
- Program support
- Conflict mediation
- Special needs
- Mentoring
- Cultural history
- Personal belongings inspection
- Youth development
- Personal hygiene support
- Emotional support abilities
- Skill building
- Employment assistance
- Equipment security
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Youth programming
- Youth advocacy
- Life skills development
- Attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity
- Behavioural intervention
- Workflow management
- Mental health crisis response
- Maintaining client records
- Behavioural disorders
Timeline
Youth Worker
Alice Springs Youth Detention Northern Territory
11.2022 - Current
Youth Worker
Saltbush Alice Spring
04.2021 - 12.2021
Support Worker
Icare Alice Springs
02.2021 - 12.2023
Community Support Worker
Omnicare Melbourne Victoria
08.2018 - 12.2019
Youth Support Worker
South Sudanese Australia Youth
06.2018 - 06.2019
Aussom Stars Family Day 09/2017 Care, VIC
Early Childhood Educator
Only About Children, South Melbourne
Only About Children, South Melbourne
Together Children Family Day Care
Together Children Family Day Care, VIC
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