Piyush Grover
Southbank,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Social Work professional with over two years of experience delivering Drink Driving Behavior Change Programs to mandated clients and serving as a Legal Help Officer at Victoria Legal Aid. Skilled in providing comprehensive support to individuals facing complex challenges, utilizing evidence-based interventions, and fostering collaborative relationships through effective communication, empathy, and a strong dedication to social justice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
INFORMATION & REFERRAL OFFICER
Family Advocacy & Support Services, VICTORIA LEGAL AID
08.2023 - Current
- Duties include triage, risk identification and providing information to families affected by family violence requiring legal assistance for their family law matters
- Liaising with duty lawyers, social support services, court staff and court users along with managing phone calls and providing referrals to legal and non-legal social support services
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
ACCREDITED PROGRAMS
Melbourne, VIC
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitating Behavior Change Drink-Driving workshops for clients mandated by VicRoads
- Providing information and education around separating drinking from driving
- Facilitating discussions and group activities to assist positive behavioral change by reducing the risk of reoffending
THERAPEUTIC INTAKE WORKER
VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Handling intake for Marrageil Murrup program
- Duties include reducing access barriers to timely social emotional well-being support and mental health services for Aboriginal community members
AOD INTAKE PRACTITIONER
STAR PROGRAM, SALVATION ARMY
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducting AOD Intake and Comprehensive assessments with forensic and mandated clients
- Providing bridging support, brief crisis intervention and incidental counseling
- Referring clients to and liaising with appropriate treatment services
- Tasks of case noting and drafting meeting minutes
AOD RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION WORKER
GALIAMBLE, NGWALA WILLUMBONG ABORIGINAL CORP
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Duties included supporting residents in their abstinence program
- Facilitating individual treatment plans
- Co-facilitating group behavioral change sessions
- Liaising with community services
- Providing crisis psychological interventions
- Maintaining case records
Legal Associate
VIKRAM KAPOOR & CO. ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS & SOLICITORS
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Duties included attending court hearings, trials and representing clients
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents
- Negotiating on behalf of clients
- Advising clients with legal regulations
Education
CERTIFICATE IV - ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
ODYSSEY HOUSE
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA01.2021
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
MONASH UNIVERSITY
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA01.2020
BACHELOR OF LAWS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
NEW DELHI, INDIA01.2018
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Group Management
- Workshop Coordination
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation Management
- Referral Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Community Work
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
References
References available on request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
INFORMATION & REFERRAL OFFICER
Family Advocacy & Support Services, VICTORIA LEGAL AID
08.2023 - Current
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
ACCREDITED PROGRAMS
10.2022 - Current
THERAPEUTIC INTAKE WORKER
VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE
06.2022 - 06.2023
AOD INTAKE PRACTITIONER
STAR PROGRAM, SALVATION ARMY
05.2021 - 06.2022
AOD RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION WORKER
GALIAMBLE, NGWALA WILLUMBONG ABORIGINAL CORP
09.2020 - 05.2021
Legal Associate
VIKRAM KAPOOR & CO. ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS & SOLICITORS
09.2018 - 04.2021
CERTIFICATE IV - ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
ODYSSEY HOUSE
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
MONASH UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF LAWS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
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