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Sonya Mackey

Albert Park,VIC

Summary

Talented child and youth worker with proven expertise in assessing client and team requirements and organizing effective intervention plans which contribute to team success. Adapt quickly to new opportunities, challenges and policies and am able to meet client needs through the smooth coordination of key resources and program referrals alongside social workers, education systems, doctors and other professionals to implement and manage solutions with diligent attention to important details.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

OPS3 Child and Youth Support Worker

Department Of Child Protection
09.2015 - Current
  • Taught youth social and independent living life skills and coping mechanisms for difficult situations.
  • Implement safe and caring environment by modelling positive behaviours, attitudes and life choices.
  • Worked with at-risk youth to provide advice, activities and educational opportunities.
  • Implemented appropriate responses to behavioural and medical needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.
  • Coached children and young people through personal issues and traumas.
  • Provided crisis management support to prevent, reduce, or eliminate emergencies.

Disability Support Worker

Calvary Community Care
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate level of care, safety and supervision of clients
  • Coordinating activities that integrate clients with the community
  • Records and communication management
  • Maintain ethical behaviour and practices at all times
  • Working to deadlines and prioritizing tasks

Disability Support Worker

Community Support Inc
01.2000 - 08.2015
  • Prepare complete and accurate daily records
  • Working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals
  • Provide transport services for clients when needed
  • Maintain care and supervision at all times
  • Coordinating daily activities of clients

Education

No Degree - Apply First Aid (Senior First Aid)

St John's Ambulance Australia
Adelaide, SA
07.2023

Cert IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention

DECD
Adelaide, SA
10.2016

No Degree - Administering Generic Medication

Calvary Community
Adelaide, SA
07.2011

Certificate IV - Community Services (Community Work)

TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA
10.2002

Skills

  • Ability to build rapport and provide advocacy with children, team members and key stakeholders
  • Exemplary organization and multitasking skills
  • Demonstrated personal ability to provide care, guidance and support for clients in a reasonable and appropriate manner
  • Ability to respond to individual and complex needs of clients
  • Accurately record and observe client's behaviours, needs and interactions
  • Accurately record and observe client's behaviours, needs and interactions
  • Confident communication skills; both verbal and non-verbal
  • Encouraging social inclusion, self-confidence and positive self-image

References

Sheridan Grigg

OPS5 Supervisor Area 5B, Dept. Child Protection

E: sheridan.grigg@sa.gov.au | M: 0437915236


Andrew Dobie

OPS4 Senior Youth Worker Area 5B, Dept. Child Protection

E: andrew.dobie@sa.gov.au | M: 0408165920

Timeline

OPS3 Child and Youth Support Worker

Department Of Child Protection
09.2015 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Calvary Community Care
07.2013 - 08.2015

Disability Support Worker

Community Support Inc
01.2000 - 08.2015

No Degree - Apply First Aid (Senior First Aid)

St John's Ambulance Australia

Cert IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention

DECD

No Degree - Administering Generic Medication

Calvary Community

Certificate IV - Community Services (Community Work)

TAFE SA

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