RICKY CARRAGHER
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated leader with the ability to multitask and work well with others. Client-care oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude. Highly organised, and skilled in written and verbal communication.Committed to utilising my skills to support and coach others, while working towards the mission of an organisation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
OOHC Coordinator
The Burdekin Association
Sydney, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Leading a team of Case Managers and Team Leaders to support the programme and young people recieving service from the organisation.
- Proactively developing plans, strategies and tactics to address quality, compliance and risk
related concerns. - Leading and managing client complaints, including the successful resolution of any
escalations and reporting of these to the Regional Manager.
Team Leader
The Burdekin Association
Sydney, NSW
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Providing leadership and supervision to youth work staff involved in the care of young people in out-of-home-care
- Facilitating workshops for staff and carers on risk assessments, positive behaviour supports plans and trauma informed care
- Developing and monitoring staffing rosters including managing staff vacancies, in line with budgeting and financial allocations
- Overseeing and being responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of individual programs for children and young people in line with OCG requirements
- Finance and administration including but not limited to maintaining accurate records, ensuring young people's expenditure meets budget expectations and collating data for future financial allocations.
Case Manager
The Burdekin Association
Sydney, NSW
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Engaging in effective case planning, case plan development and case plan reviews for young people in our OOHC settings
- Monitoring the consistency of person-centered plans in place according to individual clients support needs (including general support plans, behavior support plans, health support plans)
- Supporting care teams to provide evidence of quality of life outcomes achieved for each young person through regular data collection and reporting.
Community Rehabilitation Case Worker
Neami National
Sydney, NSW
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Engaging clients and develop trusting and professional relationships
- Assist clients with identifying their needs and provide support with housing pathways
- Working with community services and programs to support people to exit homelessness and maintain their tenancy and connect to community
- Engaging clients using a strengths-based approach to complete a mental health status measurement and a needs assessment
- Using the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) protocols work collaboratively with consumers to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to meet those goals.
Education
Leadership Impact Program -
Catalyst
09.2023
Core Concerpts in Working wih People from Refugee Backgrounds -
STARTTS
11.2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Youth Work -
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Louth04.2019
Trauma Informed Therapy Training -
Health Service Executive
01.2019
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention -
National Youth Council
06.2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Self-motivation
- Empathy
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Details
0434-539-583, carragher.ricky@gmail.com
References
References available upon request
Timeline
OOHC Coordinator
The Burdekin Association
05.2024 - Current
Team Leader
The Burdekin Association
11.2022 - 05.2024
Case Manager
The Burdekin Association
11.2021 - 11.2022
Community Rehabilitation Case Worker
Neami National
03.2021 - 11.2021
Leadership Impact Program -
Catalyst
Core Concerpts in Working wih People from Refugee Backgrounds -
STARTTS
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Youth Work -
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Trauma Informed Therapy Training -
Health Service Executive
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention -
National Youth Council
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