Sandra Jarmey
Springfield Lakes,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Youth Worker at Lighthouse Child and Family Services, skilled in crisis management and effective communication. Successfully developed life skills programs that empowered youth, while ensuring safety and well-being. Proven ability to evaluate and adapt programs, fostering positive relationships and achieving treatment goals through teamwork and strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Lighthouse Child and Family Services
Ipswich, QLD
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Monitored attendance and progress of participants in programs.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behaviour.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
- Monitored and evaluated youth progress, adapting programs to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
- Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
Support Worker
Support Care by Sandy
Ipswich, QLD
08.2019 - 09.2023
- All aspects of running a sole trader business including invoicing and service agreements
- Assisting people of various ages with disabilities to access the community and at home
- Ensuring the safety of clients both at home and in the community
- Attending appointments with clients
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
Service Station Attendant
Kooralbyn General Store
08.2014 - 01.2019
- All aspects of running a service station/general store
- Keeping store clean and tidy and well stocked
- Ensuring the safety and well being of customers
- Organising and unpacking deliveries
Middle/Senior School Teacher Aide
Calvary Christian College
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Assisting students with learning difficulties in the classroom
- Ensuring the safety and well being of students
- Assisting staff with administrative duties
- Assisting students individually with disabilities
Education
Certificate IV - Youth Work
Strategix
11-2024
Therapeudic Crisis Invention Program - Youth Work
Lighthouse Child and Family Services
08-2024
Diploma of Community Services - Incomplete
Evocca College
01.2017
Certificate III - Education Support
Metropolitan Institute of Tafe
01.2010
Skills
- Effective communication
- Life skills development
- Crisis management
- Program evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Special needs
- Case file management
- Therapeutic recreation
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to meet time frames
- Sound problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of Work Health & Safety
- Commitment to Work Health & Safety
References
- Mathew Kennedy, Care Coordinator, Lighthouse Child and Family Services, 0450998470
- Tammy Scott, Secondary School Teacher, Calvary Christian College, 0408450005
Affiliations
- Volunteer Canteen Manager, Springfield Panthers Junior Rugby League Club
- Committee Member, Springfield Panthers Junior Rugby League Club
Timeline
Youth Worker
Lighthouse Child and Family Services
09.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Support Care by Sandy
08.2019 - 09.2023
Service Station Attendant
Kooralbyn General Store
08.2014 - 01.2019
Middle/Senior School Teacher Aide
Calvary Christian College
05.2011 - 06.2013
Certificate IV - Youth Work
Strategix
Therapeudic Crisis Invention Program - Youth Work
Lighthouse Child and Family Services
Diploma of Community Services - Incomplete
Evocca College
Certificate III - Education Support
Metropolitan Institute of Tafe
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