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Rebecca Morris

Bannockburn,VIC

Summary

Passionate individual with a degree in Social Science with experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness including those that are impacted by many facets. Aiming at contributing to a meaningful change.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Initial Assessment and Planning Worker

The Salvation Army- Barwon Homelessness
07.2023 - Current
  • Conduct assessments, provide timely support, guidance and provide up to date information, facilitate referrals to support individuals and families in accessing crisis, emergency, short term and long term housing.
  • Developing tailored service plans and identifying next steps towards stable housing, while recognising and addressing clients' broader support needs through referrals to appropriate services.
  • Support clients experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness and within a crisis situation within a high demand service environment whilst working working within a face paced environment to support to complex, vulnerable and high needs people.
  • Respond and provide a crisis response in person, on calls and emails.


Achievements:

Currently Acting Team Leader for the Entry Point and PRAP programs.

Have been selected to hold a case load on Case Management clients.

Have been selected to work within the Rapid Rehousing Program.


Dairy Farmer

SpringField Dairy Farm
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
  • Managed and Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
  • Milked 300 cows using milking machinery.
  • Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
  • Maintained cow care and cow health.


Achievements:

Had the pleasure of working within the family farm to which i had the autonomy to manage and maintain a South West Dairy farm.


Personal Care Nursing Assistant

First Call Health Nursing Agency
01.2012 - 01.2023

Worked within multiple Aged care facilities and Hospitals across Geelong and the surrounding suburbs.

  • Provided high quality personal care with emotional support to clients in a varying levels. Assisting with daily living activities.
  • monitored and reported changes in clients health, behaviour or needs to healthcare professionals.
  • Supported clients in maintaining independence with dignity and respect.
  • Formed the ability, experience and skills of being able to adapt quickly to different care environments and integrate into any team seamlessly.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science Majoring in Psychology

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
01-2021

Conflict Resolution Training
Geelong
01-2024

Certificate III - Personal Care And Community Services

Skills Plus
Frankston
01-2010

Skills

  • Recent experience in Team Leader Role: Ability to lead, support, supervise and support teams in a high-pressure environment Strong decision making skills and problem solving especially in crisis and time-sensitive situations Managing budgets, maintaining relationships with external services, workload management and task delegation
  • Strong understanding of psychological theories, human behaviour and social systems
  • Experience conducting comprehensive, holistic assessments and risk evaluations
  • Skilled in forming plans and identifying housing and support pathways and referrals
  • Knowledge of local services and the ability to navigate complex service systems including housing, mental health, AOD and family violence services
  • High-level communication and rapport building with workers and clients from diverse backgrounds
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills in high pressure environments Also, capacity to manage priorities and adapt within face-paced, high volumes services
  • Accurate and timely documentation including case planning Strong skills of computers and systems
  • Ability to provide cultural responses
  • Passion to contribute to meaningful support and commitment to social justice

Timeline

Initial Assessment and Planning Worker

The Salvation Army- Barwon Homelessness
07.2023 - Current

Dairy Farmer

SpringField Dairy Farm
01.2019 - 03.2023

Personal Care Nursing Assistant

First Call Health Nursing Agency
01.2012 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Social Science Majoring in Psychology

Swinburne University of Technology

Conflict Resolution Training

Certificate III - Personal Care And Community Services

Skills Plus
Rebecca Morris