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
Gold Coast
03.2026
- 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
Southeast Queensland Region
07.2017 - 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
Gold Coast, QLD
02.2018 - 06.2026
- 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, QLD10-2016
Diploma of Justice Studies - undefined
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Logan City, QLD06-2013
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
03.2026
Residential Youth Worker
All Care Australia
02.2018 - 06.2026
Multilingual Interpreter (English, French, Swahili and Lingala)
Translationz
07.2017 - Current
Diploma of Justice Studies - undefined
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion and Public Health Nutrition
Griffith University