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Peter Johnstone

Traralgon,VIC

Summary

Motivated Youth Worker offering over 10 years of experience in clinical and behavioral roles. Adept at supporting emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

2IC

VACCA
TRARALGON, Victoria
02.2014 - Current
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Monitored and documented the progress of each resident's mental health status.
  • Conducted assessments of youth to identify any potential behavioral or emotional issues.
  • Maintained a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the facility.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans for residents.
  • Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
  • Provided support services to families of residents in order to ensure successful transition back into home life after release from residential care setting.
  • Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations or other dangerous behaviors from youth.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and maintained organized filing systems.
  • Maintained contact lists, prepared presentation materials, and tracked expenses.
  • Created agendas for weekly team meetings and took minutes during the meeting sessions.

Residential Youth Worker

Vista
Morwell , Vic
02.2011 - 12.2012
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Monitored and documented the progress of each resident's mental health status.
  • Conducted assessments of youth to identify any potential behavioral or emotional issues.
  • Maintained a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the facility.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
  • Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
  • Managed medication administration process for residents according to physician instructions.
  • Coordinated community resources such as housing assistance programs and job training opportunities for former residents.
  • Advocates for the rights of youth within the system while promoting self-determination principles at all times.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among young adults through education about nutrition, exercise, substance abuse prevention strategies.
  • Worked closely with local schools to provide special accommodations related to academics or extracurricular activities for students living in residential care settings.
  • Participated in regular supervision meetings with supervisors to discuss current cases and receive feedback on performance.

Painter and Decorator

Greg Hooran
Warragul , VIC
01.2006 - 12.2012
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
  • Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
  • Measured, cut, and installed wallpaper;.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
  • Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
  • Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes;.
  • Estimated cost of materials needed for the project;.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
  • Provided expert advice on best products to use for various jobs;.
  • Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job;.
  • Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
  • Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
  • Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences;.

Education

Certificate IV - Community Services

TRM Training
Traralgon
09-2012

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Recordkeeping
  • Report Writing
  • Mental Health Support
  • Child Development Knowledge
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • First-Aid and CPR
  • Special Needs Understanding
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Advocacy
  • Program Support
  • Emotional Support
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Youth Development
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Crisis Response
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Cultural Competency
  • Emotional Support Abilities
  • Mentoring Abilities
  • Social Skill Development
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Youth Supervision

References

Available upon request 

Timeline

2IC

VACCA
02.2014 - Current

Residential Youth Worker

Vista
02.2011 - 12.2012

Painter and Decorator

Greg Hooran
01.2006 - 12.2012

Certificate IV - Community Services

TRM Training

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