Jacob Marketo
Mount Coolum ,QLD
Summary
Ex professional NRL athlete now Youth Worker/ mentor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Clear understanding of young people dealing with changed environment and crisis situations. Motivated to learn, grow, support and excel within the industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Mentor
Total Development Program
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Assisted youth with daily activities, including homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Completed all necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
Youth Worker
IFYS
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
- Completed all necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events.
- Liaised with parents of youth and community leaders to organize youth empowerment programs and activities.
- Worked to improve and enhance clients lives through effective and compassionate crisis care.
- Reported daily young persons behaviours, activities and routine
- Supervised and documented family contacts
Youth Officer
Anglicare
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Development Officer
National Rugby Football League (NRL)
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Motivated players to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Carefully monitored junior's during play and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Readied players for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help team safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped players to better develop skill levels.
Professional Athlete
St George Illawarra Dragons
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and club commitments.
- Developed and maintained key relationships with fellow athletes and coaching staff.
- Apart of 2010 Premiership Team
Education
Grade 12 High School Certificate -
Redcliffe High School
Redcliffe 11.2006
Skills
- Mentoring
- Crisis Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral interventions
- Compassion
- Verbal and written communication
- Supervision
- Teambuilding
- Community Resources
- Organization and Time management
- Youth advocacy
- Goal Setting
- Valid driver's license
- Positive environment planning
- Problem and issue resolution
- Tactful communication
- Meal Preparation
- Team collaboration
- Recreational activities
- Trauma sensitive
Certification
Certificate In Community Services NRL
Certificate III & IV Strength & Conditioning
Certificate Public Speaking
Timeline
Youth Mentor
Total Development Program
01.2021 - Current
Youth Worker
IFYS
04.2019 - 01.2021
Youth Officer
Anglicare
01.2019 - 05.2019
Development Officer
National Rugby Football League (NRL)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Professional Athlete
St George Illawarra Dragons
01.2015 - 12.2017
Grade 12 High School Certificate -
Redcliffe High School