Rebecca Carver
Educator/ Community Services
Forbes,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sector Capacity Coordinator / Dept of Education
Aruma
Forbes
02.2024 - Current
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Supporting preschool and their directors facilitating Professional Development.
Teaching Assistant
St Laurences Catholic School
Forbes
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
Forbes
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Child Protection Worker
Benevolent Society - Children and Families
Parkes
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Liaised between students, schools, courts, protective services and other contacts to help children face problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Advocated for children and families for safe outcomes while working with families to increase their capacity .
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Attended court hearings related to child protection matters as needed.
- Created court reports documenting findings from assessments and progress towards goals established in case plans.
- Collaborated with community partners, such as law enforcement and medical providers, to ensure the safety of children.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Provided support to foster care families through advocacy activities aimed at helping them navigate the system more effectively.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to review cases for appropriate service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws governing child protection practices.
- Established positive relationships with clients through consistent contact via home visits, phone calls or emails.
- Working ethically and supporting the rights of children to live their best life.
Employment Specialist
Sureway Employment/Workforce Australia
Forbes
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained active job listings and matched clients with potential employment opportunities.
- Identified barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
- Monitored clients' progress in securing employment and adjusted plans as necessary.
- Organized job fairs and other recruitment events to match qualified candidates with potential employers.
- Placed individuals in jobs based on skills, abilities and interests.
- Counseled clients on resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and other related topics.
- Assisted clients with developing an appropriate career plan that incorporated their skills and interests.
- Conducted individualized assessments to determine client's eligibility for employment programs.
- Provided career counseling and guidance to clients considering career changes.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services
Tafe
Orange03-2026
Certificate 3 of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kings International College
Gold Coast 09-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Beauty Therapy
Gold Coast Training Academy
Burleigh Heads10-1995
Skills
- Consulting
- Recordkeeping
- Clear communication
- Event coordination
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Risk management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client coordination
- Information collection
- Point of contact
- Best practices implementation
- Negotiation
- Task prioritization
- Regulatory compliance
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Sector Capacity Coordinator / Dept of Education
Aruma
02.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
St Laurences Catholic School
02.2023 - 02.2025
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
02.2022 - 03.2024
Employment Specialist
Sureway Employment/Workforce Australia
12.2019 - 05.2021
Child Protection Worker
Benevolent Society - Children and Families
12.2018 - 06.2021
Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services
Tafe
Certificate 3 of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kings International College
Associate of Applied Science - Beauty Therapy
Gold Coast Training Academy
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