Palatina Siamoa
Hope Support Services
Slacks Creek,QLD
Work Preference
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancement
3
Years of experience
Compassionate Youth Worker experienced in creating safe spaces and supporting behavior change for vulnerable young people. Delivered impactful results through effective program planning, mentorship, and crisis intervention while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Committed to helping youth navigate challenges and develop confidence and independence.
Work History
Senior Youth Worker
5 Years 1 Month- Led youth support plans, tailoring interventions to individual needs and risk factors.
- Established relationships with local schools to promote awareness of available services for students in need of additional support.
- Coordinated safeguarding responses, escalating concerns and maintaining accurate case notes.
- Mentored junior staff, modelling trauma-informed practice and consistent youth engagement.
- Developed strategies to address challenging behaviours in youths while maintaining a positive group dynamic.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment by addressing conflicts and facilitating open communication among participants.
Residential Youth Worker
6 Years 2 Months- Built trusting relationships through trauma-informed communication and consistent, respectful support.
- Monitored behavior and wellbeing, responding promptly to incidents and safeguarding concerns.
- Encouraged life skills development, including budgeting, hygiene, meal preparation, and independent living.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to manage conflict and maintain calm residential settings.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Supported vulnerable young people with daily routines, emotional regulation, and safe living environments.
- Documented case notes, incident reports, and progress updates with accuracy and confidentiality.
Education
Diploma of Community Service - Family And Community Services
- Successfully completed a Diploma of Community Services, developing skills in supporting individuals and families and community engagement.
Certificate IV Youth Worker - Youth Worker
- Successfully completed a Certificate IV Youth Worker, developing skills in supporting young people experiencing challenging and disadvantage.
- Built positive and respectful relationships with young people while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Support young people to develop independence, confidence, like skills and resilience.
- Develop a strong communication skills work collaborated with families.
Skills
Youth mentoring
Behavioral intervention
Independent living support
Social skills training
Social skill development
Crisis intervention
Conflict de-escalation
Social skills coaching
Emotional support
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Timeline
Senior Youth Worker
Hope Support Services
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Residential Youth Worker
Hope Support Services
08.2020 - CurrentRead More
Ashton Collage
Diploma of Community Service from Family And Community Services
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Strategic
Certificate IV Youth Worker from Youth Worker
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