Ryan Arezo
Bossley Park, Sydney
Summary
A passionate and experienced Youth Worker with a strong academic background and a deep commitment to social justice and public service. With expertise in trauma-informed and person-centred care, I am driven to create positive, meaningful, and lasting change in people’s lives. I bring strong interpersonal and organisational skills, along with hands-on experience supporting diverse communities through complex systems and transitions. I am eager to contribute to Services Australia’s mission through the Social Work stream of the National Graduate Program.
Developed strong interpersonal and organizational skills in caregiving environment, ready to transition into new field. Expertise in managing daily routines and providing empathetic support to individuals. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in dynamic and supportive workplace.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Carer
Treehouse Innovative Families
05.2024 - Current
- De-escalated risk to clients in potentially harmful situations through effective non-restrictive practices and risk-management strategies.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate records of client care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Advocated for clients to ensure respected rights and access to community resources and facilities.
- Formulated individual care and support plans with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Applied knowledge and awareness of disability, mental-health, and the biopsychosocial model for diverse cross sections of the community.
Youth Worker (Full-time Peer-worker)
New-Horizons
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified and reported risks, taking appropriate action and escalating when necessary.
- Incorporated trauma-informed and person-centred practices to provide individual support across a diverse range of young people.
- Established and maintained trusting and professional relationships with young people, their support networks and other stakeholders at all times.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into YRG's and during 1:1 psychosocial supports.
- Developed, implemented and reviewed safety plans and individual support plans, addressing service-users' identified goals and needs.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP).
12-2025
Bachelor of Social Science Psychology -
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
06.2021
Skills
- Work with clients from a strengths-based, trauma-informed therapeutic framework
- Maintain accurate and objective records for reporting and review
- High level of empathy and interpersonal skills
- Provide behavioural, emotional and social support using evidence-based practices
- Experienced in Community Integration and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Provide person-centred, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed care
Certification
- Accredited Mental Health First Aider, Exp: 28/10/24
- Working with Children's Check, Exp: 01/13/27
- Accredited First Aider (including CPR and basic emergency life support), Exp: 09/02/25
- NDIS Worker Clearance: 18572307, Exp: 14/03/27,
- Certificates for NDIS Orientation Modules
- DV-Alert General + Multicultural workshop, and Asist (Suicide intervention training).
References
- Oscar Sanchez, Task Supervisor, Uniting Harris Community Centre (Field Education 1, Placement for Social Work), 0401 6707 12 osanchez@uniting.org
- Kayla Carrol, House Supervisor, Treehouse Innovative Families, Mobile: 0491 716 935, Email: kayla.carroll@treehousefamilies.com
- Timothy Harding, Team Leader / Manager, New-Horizons, Mobile: 0422 815 179, Email: THarding@newhorizons.org.au
Timeline
Therapeutic Carer
Treehouse Innovative Families
05.2024 - Current
Youth Worker (Full-time Peer-worker)
New-Horizons
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Social Science Psychology -
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Master of Social Work -
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP).