Sukhdeep Kaur
Seven hills,Australia
Summary
Dynamic social work and education professional with proven expertise in child and family engagement, risk assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. At Peppercorn Services Inc., led initiatives that enhanced family bonds and supported children in safe environments. Skilled in needs assessment and adept at fostering positive relationships, ensuring comprehensive client care. Demonstrates exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Peppercorn Services Inc.
Windsor, NSW
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Family Engagement and Support: Worked closely with children, families during supported playgroups. Help them with different issues, such as developmental disorders and social isolation.
- Developed case note and plans to build strategies and provide resources that strengthened family bonds and supported children in safe environments.
- Recovery Programs: Learned about recovery programs for individuals impacted by natural disasters and having mental health challenges, offering emotional support and helping participants develop coping strategies.
- NDIS Service Planning: Assisted NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) services coordinator to handle data about NDIS services.
- Learned about linking disabled people with different services to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning: Conducted venue risk assessments for social outings.
- Ensuring the protection and well-being of the elderly during social outings and at their homes.
- Learned how to organize different community events
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Worked closely with social workers, social connection coordinator, NDIS service coordinator, counselors, dietitian, and community service providers to deliver integrated support for families and individuals.
Project Lead
Excelsia College
Macquarie, NSW
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Research and Analysis: Led a comprehensive needs assessment project focused on the well-being of international students, addressing academic, social, and personal challenges they face while adjusting to a new environment
- Data Collection and Reporting: Collected qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups
- Analyzed data to identify key trends, such as academic adjustment, cultural adjustment, and mental health challenges.
- Recommendations: Presented findings to college administrators with recommendations to enhance student support services, such as mental health resources, academic advising, and cultural orientation programs
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked with college departments, including student services, academic advisors, and international offices, to ensure implementation of key recommendations
Secondary School Tutor
Shiksha Niketan
Amritsar, India
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Teaching and Curriculum Development: Developed and implemented lesson plans for physics and mathematics, adopting content to meet the diverse learning needs of students from varied backgrounds
- Student Support and Counseling: Provided individualized support to students experiencing academic or personal difficulties, working closely with parents, school counselors, and administration to develop appropriate intervention.
- Classroom Management: Maintained a positive, structured classroom environment that encouraged mutual respect and academic growth
- Managed classrooms of up to 30 students, ensuring a safe and productive learning space
- Extracurricular Involvement: Mentored students in science-related extracurricular activities, including science fairs and academic competitions
Education
Master of Social Work -
Excelsia College
Australia12-2024
Bachelor of Education -
Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab, India06-2021
Master of Physics -
Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab06-2016
Skills
- Child and Family Engagement: Facilitated supported playgroup focused on Early Intervention Programs and working with families, building trust, and fostering positive relationships to ensure the safety and well-being of children
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning: Learned about conducting risk assessments for children, families, and the elderly, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and developing practical, client-centered safety plans
- NDIS Service Coordination: Knowledge of the NDIS, and experience in service planning and delivery for individuals with disabilities
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community service providers to ensure comprehensive client care
- Needs assessment and analysis: expertise in conducting research and needs assessments, with a focus on vulnerable populations
- Case Management: I shadowed a family case worker to learn about managing complex cases, ensuring timely service delivery, and continuous monitoring of client progress
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to convey information clearly and build relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Report writing and documentation: Skilled in writing detailed reports, including needs assessments, case notes, and safety plans
- Classroom management and teaching: Strong background in education, with the ability to develop curricula, and support diverse student populations
- Active listening, cultural competence, and empathy
- Develop case notes and make some referrals based on observations
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
- Police Check
- Case notes
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
- Keep them safe (Mandatory Reporting Training)
- Protein intake and Supporting Hydration Training
- NDIS Plan explained and management Training
- Working with LGBTQ communities
- Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on relationships ( AASW CPD training)
- AASW Student Member
Training
- Attended Child Protection in Practice workshop (2024), focusing on risk awareness among families to keep children safe, safety planning.
- Completed Diversity and Inclusion in Social Work seminar (2024), enhancing understanding of working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Accomplishments
- Successfully supported multicultural elderly cooking classes, Playgroups, and organized children's events.
- Playing a pivotal role in a community outreach program that improved social connections for isolated people.
- Developed a comprehensive report that led to the expansion of counseling services for international students.
- Increased awareness of international student challenges among faculty and administration, fostering a more inclusive and supportive academic environment.
- Recognized for creating an inclusive classroom environment that supported the academic growth of students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Peppercorn Services Inc.
06.2024 - 11.2024
Project Lead
Excelsia College
01.2023 - 11.2023
Secondary School Tutor
Shiksha Niketan
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Social Work -
Excelsia College
Bachelor of Education -
Guru Nanak Dev University
Master of Physics -
Guru Nanak Dev University
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