Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Olivia Chapman

1/51 Treeview Drive, Burleigh Waters,QLD

Summary

As a dedicated Social Worker and Children and Young Persons Advocate at DVPC, I am deeply committed to expanding my efforts in providing early intervention support for adolescent-to-parent violence. My passion for working with this demographic, combined with my experience with children and young people, uniquely equips me to contribute effectively and compassionately to our organization's mission. I am eager to leverage my skills and dedication to make a meaningful impact in the lives of victim survivors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Children and Young Persons Advocate

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre
02.2024 - Current
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions
  • Delivered strengths-based and trauma-informed counselling for children and young people
  • Established trusting safe relationships with children and young people
  • Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
  • Providing mothering support for victim-survivors
  • Created and performed purposeful therapeutic interventions to assist the client achieve support goals

Women's Advocate

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre
07.2023 - Current

- Responding to Women and children who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence

- Assessing risk and safety planning accordingly

- Provide appropriate referrals about support available within the greater community

- Providing advocacy for women to achieve positive outcomes


Intake and Access Worker (student)

Headspace Maroochydore
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performing initial assessment with YP, friends and families
  • Conducting and documenting risk assessments
  • Practicing in accordance to AASW Code of Ethics
  • Implementing a biopsychosocial framework while creating client formulations
  • Utilising professional software (Best Practice)
  • Engaging with multiple stakeholders
  • Creating rapport and meaningful relationships with YP, parents and families

Early Learning Educator

Green Leaves Early Learning Centre Pelican Waters
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • Caring for physical and emotional needs of young children aged from 0-6 years old
  • Working in face paced environment while adjusting to unpredictable scenarios
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help while communicating with children and parents/caregivers
  • Creating and implementing class programs

Community Youth Worker (student)

Maroochydore State High School
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Building rapport with YP
  • Collaborating with multiple stakeholders within community to implement positive changes within school environment
  • Co-facilitating strength-based programs aimed to increase confidence and self-esteem for young girls aged 12-16
  • Working with high-risk youth
  • Performing risk assessment

Education

No Degree - Understanding And Tackling APV

Central Queensland University Australia
05.2024

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
06.2023

Certificate III Early Childhood Education -

Open Colleges
Online
02.2019

High School Diploma -

Siena Catholic College
Sippy Downs, QLD
11.2016

Skills

  • Works effectively both individually and in a team environment
  • Advocacy, crisis intervention and case management
  • Proficient in formulating safety plans & risk assessments
  • Building therapeutic relationships with children and young people

References

Jonathan Pitcher - Centre Manager Headspace Maroochydore

0498 766 755


Robyn Pomare - Centre Director Greenleaves Early Learning Centre Pelican Waters

0436 675 218


Adam Rose Maroochydore State High School Chaplain 

arose172@eq.edu.au


Timeline

Children and Young Persons Advocate

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre
02.2024 - Current

Women's Advocate

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre
07.2023 - Current

Intake and Access Worker (student)

Headspace Maroochydore
02.2022 - 08.2022

Community Youth Worker (student)

Maroochydore State High School
01.2021 - 08.2021

Early Learning Educator

Green Leaves Early Learning Centre Pelican Waters
04.2019 - 12.2021

No Degree - Understanding And Tackling APV

Central Queensland University Australia

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of The Sunshine Coast

Certificate III Early Childhood Education -

Open Colleges

High School Diploma -

Siena Catholic College
Olivia Chapman