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Rachel Matheson

Rachel Matheson

Eagle Point,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Kinship Case Manager at Uniting Vic/Tas, specialising in client advocacy and regulatory compliance. Demonstrating success in fostering stakeholder collaboration to enhance care coordination for vulnerable children and families. Expertise in crisis intervention and effective communication delivering optimal outcomes. Dedicated to empowering clients through strategic decision-making and comprehensive support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kinship Case Manager

Uniting Vic/Tas
Bairnsdale , Victoria
04.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated empowerment for clients and caregivers when minors are separated from their biological families.
  • Coordinate and lead care team meetings in educational environments.
  • Maintain compliance with legislation governing youth, children, and family services.
  • Implemented appropriate protocols for Out of Home Care.
  • Facilitate cooperation between Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and partnering entities to enhance stakeholder collaboration.
  • Cultivated professional relationships while coordinating client referrals.

Access to Early Learning Educator

Uniting Vic/Tas
Bairnsdale , Victoria
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with families to enhance educational growth for pre-school children at home.
  • Engaged in AEL implementation working group meetings.
  • Compiled statistical data on a termly basis.

Home Based Care Case Manager

Uniting Vic/Tas
Sale , Victoria
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Complied with legal and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary care and school support meetings.
  • Streamlined referral processes for enhanced support services.
  • Conducted assessments of child referrals for placement appropriateness.

Integrated Intake and Assessment Worker

Uniting Vic/Tas
Sale, Victoria
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Gathered data crucial for referral processes.
  • Addressed concerns by working in partnership with families and Child Protection.
  • Secured appropriate referrals by working with relevant housing entities.

Education

Graduate Cert in Social And Community Services

Federation University Australia
VIC
03-2025

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Case management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Effective communication
  • Progress evaluations
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Financial support
  • Multitasking and organisation
  • Care coordination
  • Client assessment
  • Time management
  • Client empowerment
  • Eligibility assessment
  • Positive attitude

Affiliations

  • Engaging in literature and reading activities.
  • Allocating quality time for familial interactions.
  • Participating in social, recreational, and sporting events.

Timeline

Kinship Case Manager

Uniting Vic/Tas
04.2023 - Current

Access to Early Learning Educator

Uniting Vic/Tas
10.2022 - 04.2023

Home Based Care Case Manager

Uniting Vic/Tas
06.2021 - 10.2022

Integrated Intake and Assessment Worker

Uniting Vic/Tas
09.2020 - 06.2021

Graduate Cert in Social And Community Services

Federation University Australia
Rachel Matheson