Ruju Ghimire
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dedicated social worker committed to supporting individuals and families with empathy, advocacy, and expertise, eager to understand their unique circumstances and provide a safe space for expressing concerns and exploring solutions. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and community resources, while empowering individuals to navigate difficult situations, committed to ethical practice, ensuring the respect of rights and dignity, and striving towards fostering positive change and building a brighter future.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department For Child Protection
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children and families to identify risk factors, strengths, and needs.
- Developing and implementing intervention plans to address concerns such as abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, child protection workers, and legal professionals to ensure holistic support.
- Providing counselling and support services to children and families to promote healing and resilience.
- Advocating for the best interests of children within the legal and child protection systems.
- Facilitating access to community resources and support networks to enhance family functioning and stability.
- Monitoring and evaluating the progress of interventions and making adjustments as necessary to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.
Social Work Intern
Banksia Park Primary School
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia01.2023
Master in Psychology -
Tribhuvan University, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus
Kathmandu, Nepal01.2018
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Client documentation
- Risk Assessment
- Crisis intervention skills
- Knowledge of child development and family dynamics
- Work with multi-disciplinary team
- Advocacy skills
- Cultural competence
- Case management skills
- Emotional resilience
- Ethical decision-making
References
- Anastasia Leventeris, Anastasia.leventeris@sa.gov.au, 0450659548, Senior Practitioner, Social work, Department for Child Protection
- Allana Wares, Allana.wares@sa.gov.au, 0406772846, Supervisor, Team A, Social Work, Department for child protection
Timeline
Social Worker
Department For Child Protection
11.2023 - 02.2024
Social Work Intern
Banksia Park Primary School
07.2023 - 11.2023
Masters in Social Work -
University of South Australia
Master in Psychology -
Tribhuvan University, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus
Similar Profiles
Josephine PhillipsJosephine Phillips
Business Support Officer at Department For Child ProtectionBusiness Support Officer at Department For Child Protection
Zizhu SongZizhu Song
Volunteer at Department For Child ProtectionVolunteer at Department For Child Protection
Lizzie XuLizzie Xu
Social Worker at Department For Child ProtectionSocial Worker at Department For Child Protection