Santiago Kasongo
Beenleigh,QLD
Summary
Youth Worker with over 8 years of experience in providing dedicated support and mentoring to at-risk youth in residential settings. Skilled in case management, behavioural management, and care planning, with a proven track record of fostering independence and personal development through tailored activities and structured routines. Committed to working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, ensuring the unique needs of each young person are met effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aid
Southport State High School
2026.03
- Supported students with learning tasks, including one-on-one and small-group instruction
- Assisted with classroom management and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Supported students with additional learning or behavioral needs.
- Supervised students during excursions, recess, and other school activities.
Multilingual Interpreter (English, French, Swahili and Lingala)
Translationz
2017.07 - Current
- Interpreting assignments conducted in diverse settings including healthcare, community and professional environment
- Support effective communication between service providers and patients
- Maintain strict confidentiality, impartiality and professional ethics
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in sensitive and complex situations
- Task
Residential Youth Worker
All Care Australia
2018.02 - 2026.06
- Work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts in the evening, to provide appropriate services for young people within the residential program
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Tasks
Education
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion and Public Health Nutrition
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD2016-10
Diploma of Justice Studies - undefined
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Logan City, QLD2013-06
Skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Effective teamwork skills
- Individualized Care Plans
- Patient Progress Reporting
- Environmental Management
- Emotional Support Abilities
Languages
English - Full Professional
French - Native or Bilingual
Swahili - Native or Bilingual
Lingala - Native or Bilingual
Havu - Native or Bilingual
Tshiluba - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Aid
Southport State High School
2026.03
Residential Youth Worker
All Care Australia
2018.02 - 2026.06
Multilingual Interpreter (English, French, Swahili and Lingala)
Translationz
2017.07 - Current
Diploma of Justice Studies - undefined
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion and Public Health Nutrition
Griffith University