Saraya Inverarity
Summary
Adept in trauma-informed care, case management and counselling. Demonstrated conflict resolution and communication skills in high risk settings. Extensive knowledge surrounding child safety and mental health with means to help disadvantaged individuals from all backrounds .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker- Child Safety/ Disability
Thrive House
07.2023 - Current
- Helped clients from different backgrounds/ethnicity's develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of child safety, identifying areas of concern, implementing appropriate interventions and completing relevant documents.
- Assisted adolescents transitioning out of foster care through life skills training programs focused on education, employment, housing stability goals.
- Ensured timely intervention in crisis situations, coordinating with emergency services and other professionals as needed.
- Built strong professional networks within local service providers to expedite referrals for financial aid, mental health therapy, or housing solutions.
Hospitality Worker
Coffee Cat On Kings Beach
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared food and beverages in verified adherence of quality safe food-handling standards.
- Performed general cleaning such as sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
- Processed payments with focus on accuracy and correct cash-handling procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various roles including server assistance or bartending duties when required.
Apprentice Hairdresser
Creative Cuts
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted hair stylists with colour work by applying base colours and toners.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for health and safety purposes.
- Helped get clients' hair ready for treatment by shampooing and conditioning at wash station.
- Assisted senior hairdressers in complex tasks, ensuring smooth salon operations and timely service delivery.
Education
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
2024
Certificates - Mental Health, TCI, Three Pillars
UP Skills
2023
High School Diploma -
Meridan State College
2019
Certificate II - Hospitality
Tafe Queensland
2019
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Individual Counselling
- Client documentation
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Case Management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Conflict resolution
licences
- Blue card
- Yellow card
- QLD Drivers license (full)
- QLD RSA
- QLD RSG
Timeline
Youth Worker- Child Safety/ Disability
Thrive House
07.2023 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Coffee Cat On Kings Beach
11.2021 - 06.2023
Apprentice Hairdresser
Creative Cuts
10.2018 - 11.2021
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Certificates - Mental Health, TCI, Three Pillars
UP Skills
High School Diploma -
Meridan State College
Certificate II - Hospitality
Tafe Queensland
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