Prety Jaishwal
Epping,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Community Services & Child Development Practitioner with over four years of experience in leading community development programs, coordinating projects, and fostering community engagement. Proven ability to manage diverse teams, develop impactful programs, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Adept at strategic planning, problem-solving, and driving positive change in community settings. Accomplished Social Worker with a proven track record at Sarathi Foundation, enhancing child and youth well-being through strategic program development and management. Expert in fostering community engagement, with a knack for conflict resolution and problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in client independence and crisis intervention, leveraging skills in behavioural support and relationship building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Worker
St. Vincent Care Services
2024.03 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques for resolving conflicts or challenges faced by clients in their daily lives.
Child Protection Worker
The Commission for Children and Young People
2023.09 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of all case activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures
- Maintained confidentiality at all times, adhering to strict ethical guidelines governing the handling of sensitive client information
- Increased positive outcomes for children by establishing strong working relationships with families, schools, and community resources
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in child protection work
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk level
- Evaluated family needs and coordinated appropriate services to promote stability and wellbeing.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Sarathi Foundation
2018.12 - 2022.01
- Educated parents on available support services, enabling them to effectively navigate systems of care for their children's benefit
- Assisted adolescents transitioning out of foster care through life skills training programs focused on education, employment, housing stability goals
- Developed culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations of children and families experiencing various challenges
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Lead individualized and group counselling sessions with children and families.
Education
Master of Arts Master of Social Work -
Australian College of Applied Profession Broke Street
05.2026
Certificate III in Disability/Ageing/individual Mental Health Support -
Australian Community And Management College
Gosford, NSW12.2023
Bachelor of Arts Bachelors of Humanities And Social Work -
Tribhuvan University Padma Kanya Multiple Campus
05.2021
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Disability Awareness
- Program Development & Management
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Workshop Facilitation & Training
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Budget Management & Resource Allocation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
- Mental health knowledge
Certification
- Working with Children Check (WWC)
- NDIS
- Fit to Work
- Certificate III
- Manual Handling
- Food Handling Certificate
- First AID
- CPR
- NDIS worker
- Social Work Degree
- Social Worker, Nepal Sarathi Foundation(NSF)
Timeline
Community Support Worker
St. Vincent Care Services
2024.03 - Current
Child Protection Worker
The Commission for Children and Young People
2023.09 - Current
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Sarathi Foundation
2018.12 - 2022.01
Master of Arts Master of Social Work -
Australian College of Applied Profession Broke Street
Certificate III in Disability/Ageing/individual Mental Health Support -
Australian Community And Management College
Bachelor of Arts Bachelors of Humanities And Social Work -
Tribhuvan University Padma Kanya Multiple Campus
- Working with Children Check (WWC)
- NDIS
- Fit to Work
- Certificate III
- Manual Handling
- Food Handling Certificate
- First AID
- CPR
- NDIS worker
- Social Work Degree
- Social Worker, Nepal Sarathi Foundation(NSF)
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