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SIA KAMARA

Merrylands,NSW
SIA KAMARA

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(View my Bold Profile) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Compassionate and results-driven Youth Support Worker with over 5 years of experience empowering at-risk youth and those with disabilities to achieve stability and independence. Skilled in trauma-informed practices, case management, and transitional housing solutions, with a proven track record of reducing incidents and improving client outcomes. Adept at fostering trust, building relationships, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care. Holder of a Diploma in Community Services and all relevant certifications. Passionate about creating sustainable change in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Maple Care Service
Liverpool, NSW

Residential Youth Worker
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Thoroughly reviewed and effectively implemented care plans tailored to individual needs, leading to tangible improvement of more than 10 individuals' ability to achieve their goals as per their Individual Support Plans
  • Reduced behavioural incidents of 3 key participants and young people through proactive de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
  • Facilitated emotional resilience and skill-building through personalised therapeutic activities, resulting in greater client independence
  • Strengthened collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for residents
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily care actions and behaviour, supporting clear and accurate reporting for stakeholders.

Umbrella Disability Services
Sydney, NSW

Support Worker
11.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Empowered clients to achieve personal goals by designing and delivering individualised support plans, resulting in improved self-sufficiency
  • Strengthened client engagement in community networks, enhancing social skills and overall well-being
  • Monitored health conditions and administered medications with a 100% compliance rate to ensure client safety
  • Established rapport with clients and families through empathetic communication, fostering trust and collaboration.

Parramatta, NSW

Youth Support Worker | Support Worker
01.2018 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Delivered support to homeless youth and those in transitional housing, co-facilitated more than 3 young people from unsafe environments into stable environments
  • Advocated for clients’ needs within Out of Home Care systems, securing vital resources and services
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing the complex needs of vulnerable youth through innovative and client-centric approaches
  • Achieved a 15% reduction in service disengagement rates by building strong, trust-based relationships with participants.

Education

National Career Institute

Diploma from Community Services
2020

University Overview

Working with Children Check | National Police Clearance

First Aid and CPR Certified

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care Client Advocacy Case Management Conflict De-escalation
  • Transitional Housing Expertise Crisis Intervention Goal Setting and Achievement
  • Relationship Building Team Collaboration Autonomous Decision-Making
  • Life skills teaching

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Residential Youth Worker

Maple Care Service
01.2022 - Current

Support Worker

Umbrella Disability Services
11.2020 - 01.2022

Youth Support Worker | Support Worker

01.2018 - 11.2020

National Career Institute

Diploma from Community Services

First Aid and CPR Certified

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