Stephanie Zuvela
Perth,WA
Summary
Accomplished Recovery Support Worker with a proven track record at St Barts, leveraging skills in motivational interviewing and mental health awareness to facilitate consumer recovery and empowerment. Excelled in crisis intervention and developing actionable recovery plans, demonstrating exceptional documentation abilities and multicultural competence. Enhanced consumer outcomes through effective resource linking and advocacy.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Worker
St Barts
11.2017 - Current
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation.
- Assisted consumers in identifying personal goals for recovery and developing actionable plans to achieve them.
- Offered guidance on community resources available to consumers, including housing options, employment opportunities, educational programs, or additional treatment services as needed.
- Advocated on behalf of consumers when necessary, ensuring access to essential services and assistance required for sustained progress.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, effectively deescalating situations and connecting consumers with appropriate resources.
- Developed strong rapport with consumers, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate progress in their recovery journey.
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques to encourage active engagement in the recovery process by helping consumers identify barriers or obstacles hindering progress toward their goals.
- Facilitated communication between consumers and other service providers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
Domestic Violence Worker
Uniting
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Performed Case Management.
- Provided support and reassurance for women in crisis.
Social Trainer
Department Of Communities
02.1990 - 10.2014
- Mentored new employees resulting in stronger staff development.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
Enrolled Nurse
St Francis Nursing Home
03.1984 - 01.1990
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care.
Education
Curtin University
Perth, WABachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA07.2024
Community Services
South Metropolitan TAFE
Fremantle, WA07.2015
Disability Studies
Perth Tafe
Perth, WA11.1989
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Alcohol and Drug misuse Knowledge
- Boundaries Establishment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Resource Linking
- Documentation abilities
Timeline
Recovery Support Worker
St Barts
11.2017 - Current
Domestic Violence Worker
Uniting
11.2015 - 08.2016
Social Trainer
Department Of Communities
02.1990 - 10.2014
Enrolled Nurse
St Francis Nursing Home
03.1984 - 01.1990
Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Notre Dame Australia
Community Services
South Metropolitan TAFE
Disability Studies
Perth Tafe
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