Roslyn Carnes
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Summary
Social worker and educator with experience facilitating supportive services to children and parents/carers. Utilises a variety of skills to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations, with a specific passion for working with young children and parents/carers. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Offering an extensive background supporting clients through crisis intervention, education, communication and counselling. Proficient in preparing reports and researching best practice options.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work, Counselling, Advocacy and Consultancy
Private Practice
09.2018 - Current
- aCWorking with children and their carers/parents/families to address issues such as trauma, stress, anxiety, global developmental delay, autism, oppositional defiance disorder, grief and loss
- Managed an ongoing caseload of 10 to 15 children.
- Assisted over 100 children and their families over 5 years
- Committed to developing a space and relationship of both physical and emotional safety
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Royal Women’s Hospital
11.2018 - 06.2019
- After hours crisis line counselling and support to men, women and teenagers across Victoria
- Served as liaison between clients and external agencies, ensuring seamless access to additional resources tp co-ordinate care unit responses across Victoria after hours
- Rolling shifts on weekends and public holidays
Research Fellow and Casual Academic
Deakin University
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Marking, external supervision and University Liaison for social work students on placements
- As part of Law School, conducted community based research on need for legal practitioners to be trauma informed.
- Provided training to community legal centres on "The Case for Trauma Informed Lawyers", Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia.
Principal Social Worker
Barwon Community Legal Service
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Principal social worker providing counselling to victim/survivors of family violence including women and children
- Providing therapy for women experiencing complex trauma, short term problem solving, court support, assistance with applications such as Victims of Crime, evidence files for court processes.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment. This occurred in Magistrates and Family Court sessions in Geelong.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Promoted culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning. This applied especially to social work students on placement.
Social Worker Consultant
Peel Community Legal Services
01.2006 - 07.2015
- Social work, counselling, support, advocacy and education provision for range of clients in region including one on one support and court support
- Provision of cultural self-awareness training, strategic planning and trauma-informed practice for legal professionals.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within organization or broader community context, advocating for systemic change that would benefit clients'' needs more effectively over time.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Lecturer/Discipline Co-ordinator
University of Notre Dame
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Aboriginal Studies: co-ordination of first year unit of approximately 300 to 350 students per semester
- Co-ordination of sessional staff
- Oversight of Discipline
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Oversaw scheduling tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal staff coverage during peak times without sacrificing quality of service delivery or exceeding budget constraints.
Lecturer
Murdoch University
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Regional co-ordinator of OnTrack Enabling Program, Full time, fixed term contra
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
CEO
South Coastal Women’s Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Management of staff of approximately 30 staff
- Ensure good governance of organisation
- Provide support and debriefing for counselling and family support staff
- Manage critical incidents.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
Policy Officer/Electorate Officer
David Templeman (MHA)
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Client support and advocacy including responding to people via phone
- Preparation of victim impact statements
- Preparation of policy documents, constituent advocacy, developing and maintaining positive relationships across a wide range of government departments.
Training Manager
Fairbridge WA
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Established the Registered Training Organisation arm of this youth organisation
- Employed and supervised staff
- Member of organisation’s management team
- Provided support and counselling for staff and clients including Indigenous staff.
- Facilitated leadership development workshops, fostering an environment of growth and self-improvement among management team members.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for the whole orgainisation
Executive Officer
Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia
01.1999 - 09.2003
- Management of statewide peak body for youth affairs in state
- Provision of support and counselling to workers in remote regions via telephone
- Planning, budgeting, state and national policy response, co-ordination of statewide conference, securing core and project funding
- Supervision of university social work and youth work students
- Recruitment and supervision of staff.
- Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
- Enhanced company performance by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential threats to the organization''s stability and reputation.
- Increased company revenue by five times original amount through aggressive new market strategies.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, leading to the development of new products and services.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive business success.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with key partners, resulting in significant long-term benefits for the organization.
Domestic Violence Service
Department Health and Human Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Including triage and intake processes and working alongside police intervention.
Launceston Women’s Shelter
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Shift work
- On call work including critical incident response, counselling, crisis intervention, court support.
School Counsellor
St Patricks College
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Full time
- Counsellor for children from Grade 1 to Year 12.
- Also taught Social Psychology to pre-tertiary students
Trainer/teacher
TAFE, Aboriginal Adult Education and Skillshares
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Taught a range of areas including return to study, university entry preparation, job search, communication skills.
Teacher
Launceston College
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Taught various levels of English, Social Psychology and specialist life-skills programs for emerging non-academic student population
- Various state working groups developing competency based assessment.
- Use of team teaching model to work with identified at risk and disadvantaged teenager
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Served on school and state committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Teacher
Ross Primary School
01.1980 - 01.1982
- Full time
- Taught composite classes of Prep/Grade 1/Grade 2
- Received Tasmanian Teaching Certificate (Jan 1981)
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
Education
Ph.D. - Multi-disciplinary Education, Social Work,
Murdoch University
Rockingham, Western Australia06.2014
Bachelor of Social Work (First Class Hons) -
University of Tasmania
Launceston, Tasmania03.1998
Bachelor of Education - Infant Education
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania03.1980
Post graduate level Certificate in Child Centred Play Therapy -
Play Therapy Australia
01.2018
Graduate Certificate of Aboriginal Studies -
University of Notre Dame
Broome, WA01.2015
Skills
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Group facilitation
- Self-care strategies
- Individual Counselling
- Treatment Planning
- Client Education
- Professional Networking
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Family Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Mental health awareness
- Documentation proficiency
- Relationship Building
- Self-Directed
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Relevant Publications and presentations
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Conference Presentations
Community Legal Services State Community Legal Centre Quarterly
Approach To Counselling
My approach to counselling is based on training in and application of principles of person centred, strengths based trauma informed practice. I draw on skills and techniques from child centred play therapy, mindfulness CBT, sensorimotor psychotherapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and Indigenous counselling. I am a current member of the AASW.
Community Service
- Deaths in Custody Watch Committee WA, 2009, present, Including preparation of reports and research items for website, attending and helping organise rallies.
- Winjan Aboriginal Corporation, Mandurah, WA, 2007, Pro bono work including preparation of needs analysis and securing funding from Peel Development Commission
- Peel Community Development Group, Mandurah, WA, 2003, 2008, Member and Inaugural Secretary of the Board of this group. Drafting policy and procedures, writing funding applications, review of organisations constitution
Timeline
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Royal Women’s Hospital
11.2018 - 06.2019
Social Work, Counselling, Advocacy and Consultancy
Private Practice
09.2018 - Current
Principal Social Worker
Barwon Community Legal Service
12.2015 - 01.2017
Research Fellow and Casual Academic
Deakin University
09.2014 - 09.2017
Lecturer/Discipline Co-ordinator
University of Notre Dame
07.2013 - 12.2014
Lecturer
Murdoch University
01.2009 - 01.2010
CEO
South Coastal Women’s Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Social Worker Consultant
Peel Community Legal Services
01.2006 - 07.2015
Policy Officer/Electorate Officer
David Templeman (MHA)
01.2004 - 01.2007
Training Manager
Fairbridge WA
09.2003 - 09.2005
Executive Officer
Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia
01.1999 - 09.2003
Domestic Violence Service
Department Health and Human Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
Launceston Women’s Shelter
01.1996 - 01.1998
School Counsellor
St Patricks College
01.1994 - 01.1995
Trainer/teacher
TAFE, Aboriginal Adult Education and Skillshares
01.1991 - 01.1995
Teacher
Launceston College
01.1986 - 01.1991
Teacher
Ross Primary School
01.1980 - 01.1982
Ph.D. - Multi-disciplinary Education, Social Work,
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Social Work (First Class Hons) -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Education - Infant Education
University of Tasmania
Post graduate level Certificate in Child Centred Play Therapy -
Play Therapy Australia
Graduate Certificate of Aboriginal Studies -
University of Notre Dame
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