Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Certifications And Clearances
References
Hi, I’m

Rachel Reynolds

Shepparton,VIC

Summary

Dedicated community services professional with extensive experience across mental health, disability, psychosocial support, youth services, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) recovery. Combines professional expertise with lived experience to build authentic engagement, strengthen rapport, and support positive outcomes for individuals with complex and multifaceted needs.

Highly skilled in case management, NDIS support coordination, psychosocial recovery coaching, risk assessment, crisis intervention, behavioural support, and service navigation. Demonstrated ability to assess individual needs, develop and implement person-centred support plans, coordinate multidisciplinary services, and advocate effectively across health, housing, justice, employment, and community sectors.

Experienced in supporting people experiencing mental illness, psychosocial disability, homelessness, trauma, domestic and family violence, substance dependence, and complex social challenges. Utilises trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and strengths-based approaches to promote stability, independence, community participation, and long-term wellbeing.

Overview

1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Mind Mates Australia

NDIS Support Coordinator/Support Worker
02 2022 - 05.2026

Job overview

  • Provided psychosocial support to individuals with complex and diverse mental health needs
  • Applied trauma-informed, person-centred approaches to support recovery, wellbeing, and independence
  • Contributed to the development and review of individual support and recovery plans in collaboration with participants, allied health professionals and stakeholders
  • Supported access to housing, health, mental health, legal, and employment services
  • Delivered practical skill-building support including emotional regulation, daily living skills, and coping strategies
  • Responded to crisis situations using de-escalation, risk assessment, and safety planning
  • Supported engagement with NDIS plans, goal setting and service coordination
  • Advocated for participant rights and access to appropriate services and supports
  • Maintained accurate case notes, reports, and documentation
  • Built professional relationships within the community to provide support coordination and ensure continuity of care

Healthcare Australia

Case Manager/Mental Health Support Worker
07 2019 - 12 2021

Job overview

  • Provided holistic support to individuals with complex psychosocial needs across hospital, community and residential settings
  • Conducted assessments, risk evaluations, and contributed to collaborative support planning
  • Supported the development and implementation of behavioural support and recovery plans
  • Coordinated support services across health, mental health, housing, justice, AOD, and community sectors
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies and provided ongoing risk management procedures
  • Facilitated goal setting, progress reviews, care plan meetings and service coordination
  • Advocated to reduce systematical barriers and improve access to essential services
  • Maintained collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams and external providers
  • Maintained professional documentation and compliance requirements

NDIS

Team Leader/Disability Support Worker
01 2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Led a team providing 24/7 support to individuals with high and complex needs
  • Supervised staff, rostering, training, and performance in line with NDIS regulations and standards
  • Delivered personal care and complex support including mobility assistance and clinical-related tasks
  • Supported implementation of behaviour management and skill development strategies
  • Coordinated input from allied health and medical professionals to create and update support plans and daily routines
  • Facilitated community access and social participation activities
  • Monitored risk, compliance, incident reporting, and quality standards
  • Built strong relationships with families, guardians, and stakeholders

NDIS

Disability Support Worker/Mentor
02 2015 - 05 2016

Job overview

  • Supported individuals transitioning into independent living
  • Provided practical life skill development training including cooking, budgeting, shopping, cleaning, and maintaining household routines
  • Supported psychosocial development including confidence building activities, communication skills and independent decision making
  • Assisted with public transport training and community access
  • Facilitated engagement in social, recreational, and community activities supporting the development of new positive relationships
  • Linked individuals with external service providers and supports to create network of supports and promote independence

Momentum Collective

Disability Support Worker
07 2016 - 12 2017

Job overview

  • Delivered person-centred support in residential and community settings
  • Assisted with personal care, daily routines, medication support, and mobility aids
  • Encouraged independence through skill development and structured support
  • Followed behaviour support plans and organisational procedures
  • Supported a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
  • Monitored health and wellbeing, assisted in development and updating care and behavioural plans
  • Provided risk and crisis management and implementation of restrictive practices
  • Maintained health and safety standards. organisational policies and procedures and accurate documentation

Lives Lived Well

AOD Recovery Support Worker
01.2015 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Supported individuals experiencing substance use challenges through recovery-focused support
  • Delivered harm minimisation, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation support
  • Supported goal setting, development of living skills and recovery strategies
  • Coordinated access to housing, health, mental health, justice, and employment support services
  • Provided crisis intervention and safety planning where required
  • Supported aftercare planning, providing information and resources and facilitating support with external networks
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and allied professionals and provided feedback
  • Maintained documentation in line with organisational processes and compliance standards

Lifestyle Solutions

Youth Worker
07.2013 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Delivered trauma-informed, strengths-based support to young people in residential and community settings
  • Facilitated group programs focused on emotional regulation, health and wellbeing, promoting positive engagement
  • Managed crisis situations including behavioural escalation and risk behaviours
  • Conducted risk assessments and supported responsive intervention planning
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, support services, families and stakeholders
  • Mentored young people to build positive relationships, life skills, resilience and independence
  • Supported engagement in education, training, and community participation
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in line with organisational and regulatory procedures. regulations and standards.

Education

Deakin University

from Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

University Overview

Current

TAFE QLD
Southport, QLD

from Certificate IV Youth Work

DSC
Online

from Support Coordination - Entry Level Certificate

Skills

Trauma-Informed & Person-Centred Practice

Case Management, Support Coordination & Service Planning

Crisis Intervention, De-escalation & Risk Management

Behaviour Support & Complex Needs Management

Recovery-Oriented Practice & Goal Planning

Emotional Regulation & Coping Strategy Development

Harm Minimisation, Relapse Prevention and Health and Wellbeing Support

Service Navigation, Resource Coordination & Systems Knowledge

Advocacy & Rights-Based

Community Engagement & Social Inclusion

Team Leadership, Staff Supervision & Peer Mentoring

Care Team Coordination & Multidisciplinary Collaboration

NDIS Plan Implementation, Budget Awareness & Service

Care Planning, Documentation, Compliance & Reporting

Timeline

AOD Recovery Support Worker

Lives Lived Well
01.2015 - 07.2016

Youth Worker

Lifestyle Solutions
07.2013 - 12.2014

NDIS Support Coordinator/Support Worker

Mind Mates Australia
02 2022 - 05.2026

Case Manager/Mental Health Support Worker

Healthcare Australia
07 2019 - 12 2021

Team Leader/Disability Support Worker

NDIS
01 2018 - 12.2020

Disability Support Worker/Mentor

NDIS
02 2015 - 05 2016

Disability Support Worker

Momentum Collective
07 2016 - 12 2017

Deakin University

from Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

TAFE QLD

from Certificate IV Youth Work

DSC

from Support Coordination - Entry Level Certificate

Certifications And Clearances

  • Working With Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
  • Infection Control Training Certificate
  • Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Certificate
  • Safe Waste Management Certificate

References

Adam Hislop

Director of Healthcare Australia

Phone: 0438 346 373

Email: adam.hislopr@gmail.com

Mathew Holtham

Service Manager

Phone: 0401 017 609

Email: mat@wsfinancial.com.au

Shane McGrath

Service Manager

Phone: 0413 733 9982

Email: shane@24media.com.au

Bridget Smallmon

Program Director at Momentum Collective

Phone: 0412816850

Email: bridget.smallmon@mymomentum.org.au

Rachel Reynolds