Sarah Boehm
Hawthorndene,SA
Summary
With over 14 years experience in the Child Protection Sector, I am passionate about empowering children to have a voice and am a strong advocator for Children's Rights. It is my goal to see every child reach their full potential, and be provided with every opportunity to do so. Having a solid understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain, and the need for therapeutic responses and trauma informed care. My approach in my work with children is the PACE model of care, being playful, accepting, curious and empathetic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Family Practitioner in Foster Care
Life Without Barriers
01.2021 - Current
- Regular visits to the homes of foster carers to ensure the placement is safe for the young people residing there
- Case noting observations of home visits, interactions with carers and children, as well as ongoing support through phone calls and emails
- Attending medical appointments to support carers, attending school meetings to advocate for young people, and regular transportation of young people from family contact / school
- Working to meet strict KPI’s in line with the expectations of DCP and LWB.
Youth Worker
Residential Care, Department Of Child Protection
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Aiming to provide children in care with a home like environment to support their development and sense of identity. Supporting children to effectively integrate into the community post 18 by scaffolding support networks around them.
- Equipping young people with independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning budgeting and personal hygiene.
- Working with young people and external professionals to contribute to the delivery of programs and services, which facilitate the development of young people.
- Working alongside other colleagues to provide therapeutic care to all children, and maintaining an appropriate level of safety and supervision in the residential care facilities.
Youth Worker
Stanhope
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Organising relevant appointments, school drop off and picks up
- Networking with external agencies to provide suitable services to our clients such as education, recreation and general health
- Managing high risk behaviours using case management plans plus attending meeting for regular review with all key stakeholders.
End / Cash Office Coordinator / Communications Warden and Safety Committee Member
Officeworks Superstore
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Responsible for the supervision of a team of ten people within the customer service department, mainly cashier based
- Coordinating staff movements eg lunch breaks, rostering and shift cover
- In charge of opening the store, balancing tills, organising floats, investigating discrepancies, completing daily finance spread sheets, reporting to management and monitoring store finances / expenses
- Attending safety meetings, completing store safety check, implementing and monitoring safe work practices, and presenting staff concerns to management.
Education
Tyndale Christian School
Salisbury East, SACURRENT -
Child Safe Environments
Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention -
01.2019
Completed Certificate IV in Youth Work, through Tafe SA. -
01.2010
Completed Certificate IV in Frontline Management through Tafe SA. -
01.2007
Completed Certificate III in Retail Supervision, through Tafe SA. -
01.2006
Working With Childrens Clearance CURRENT
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Strong communication skills
- Engage children through play
- Crisis intervention
- Confidentiality
- Child Advocacy
- Ethical Practice
- Client documentation
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Attributes
- Honest and reliable.
- Able to work under pressure in a stressful environment
- Work well as part of a team environment
- Sensitive and able to empathize, whilst remaining professional
Volunteer Experience
2009, 2011, Edge Church, Leader in Youth Program / Street Care Team, Planning a weekly program to engage young people in activities and games while offering a safe lock in environment., Preparing food for the young people in line with Food Safety Standards., Organising consent forms to be signed by parents to allow transportation of young people via bus / car from one location to another depending on planned activity., Working into Hindley St on a Friday night in a group environment to support and assist any young people requiring help, report intoxication and aggressive behavior, offer water and food, and a listening ear.
References
- Mara Penna, Operations Manager, Life Without Barriers, 0475 201 388
- Andrew Cox, Senior Youth Worker, DCP Residential Care, 0467786364
Timeline
Child and Family Practitioner in Foster Care
Life Without Barriers
01.2021 - Current
Youth Worker
Residential Care, Department Of Child Protection
01.2010 - 01.2021
Youth Worker
Stanhope
01.2009 - 01.2010
End / Cash Office Coordinator / Communications Warden and Safety Committee Member
Officeworks Superstore
01.2007 - 01.2008
Tyndale Christian School
CURRENT -
Child Safe Environments
Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention -
Completed Certificate IV in Youth Work, through Tafe SA. -
Completed Certificate IV in Frontline Management through Tafe SA. -
Completed Certificate III in Retail Supervision, through Tafe SA. -
Working With Childrens Clearance CURRENT
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