Sophie Bowden
Bourke,NSW
Summary
Highly communicative individual identifies issues and work with families about the best decisions regarding course of action. Disciplined Caseworker with expertise in data confidentiality and client education and promoting experience working with culturally diverse families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Caseworker
Department Of Communities And Justice
11.2023 - Current
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Student Social Worker
NSW Health
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Child Protection Caseworker
Department Of Communities And Justice
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counselled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of New England
Armidale, NSW06.2024
High School Diploma -
St Scholastica's College
Glebe, NSW12.2019
Skills
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
- Court Proceedings
- Documentation Skills
- Safety Assessments
- Home Visits
- Report Writing
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Client Advocacy
Certification
Current NSW Drivers License
Boat License
White Card Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR qualification
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate Responsible Conduct of Gaming Certificate
Working with Children Check (Paid)
Timeline
Child Protection Caseworker
Department Of Communities And Justice
11.2023 - Current
Student Social Worker
NSW Health
08.2023 - 11.2023
Child Protection Caseworker
Department Of Communities And Justice
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of New England
High School Diploma -
St Scholastica's College
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