Sulieti Vai
Wyndham Vale,Victoria
Summary
I am dedicated to helping people navigate the different environments they are in, as well as reaching their full potential – using healthy coping skills. I am passionate about working within the community and in spaces where there is a need for people’s voices to be amplified. I am a organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/Youth Worker
Youthline Central North Island
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Hybrid role in working alongside young people ranging from one on ones, to a full classroom
- Work revolved around addressing key issues identified by young people and workers.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
Cash processor
Armourguard New Zealand
11.2019 - 02.2020
- This role required cash processors to process cash and cheques coming through various banks in New Zealand
- This job required workers to accurately process money – physically and accurately through a computer system.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Massey University
Palmerston North 05.2022
Skills
- Empathy and Understanding
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Facilitation
- Good writing skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Client Confidentiality
- Safety Planning
Accomplishments
- Social Work registration with the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB), in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- One of the first social workers at Youthline Central North Island.
- Helped develop a local youth group for Pacific Island students addressing their overall wellbeing.
Hobbies and Interests
- Quality time with family/friends
- Creative and reflective writing
- Volleyball
- Music
- Arts and crafts
References
- Shane Casey, CEO Youthline CNI
+64 27 4309 258
shane@youthline.co.nz
- Bruce Maden, Supervisor
+64 22 304 0329
bruce.maden@infogen.net.nz
- Justin Lino, Youth Worker
+64 21 143 1577
ugonehingano@gmail.com
Timeline
Social Worker/Youth Worker
Youthline Central North Island
12.2021 - 02.2024
Cash processor
Armourguard New Zealand
11.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Massey University
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