- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like crochet and knitting to expand skills and techniques
- Acting and Theatre
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Hiking
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Historical Exploration
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Fundraising Events
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Susan Sawatzki
Brisbane
Summary
Compassionate school support provider with extensive experience in offering emotional support and guidance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving meaningful outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual support, and community welfare. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring holistic care and support for diverse communities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Regents Park State School
01.2022 - Current
- Developed relationships with students, staff and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of Chaplaincy
- Built strong relationships with local stakeholders to create a network of resources for students and families.
- Provided social and emotional support to students, family members and staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic student support, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet their needs.
- Promoted staff well-being by organizing support initiatives and increasing awareness of key mental health and self care issues
- Interacted with local community, building and strengthening relationships with the P&C
- Supported P&C fundraising initiatives and extra curricular events
Chaplain
Chaplain Park Ridge SHS
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Implementation and management of Breakfast and Lunch programs
- Pastoral Care
- Community Networking
- Provision of material support to families and students
Chaplain
Chaplain Browns Plains State School
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Pastoral care
- Targeted individual support
- Learning support
- Delivery of practical, financial or food assistance to families in need
- Assisting families to access to external stakeholders and community support
Chaplain
Chaplain Mabel Park State School
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Learning support
- Delivery of multi-cultural support programs
CERT IV Youth Work Placement
Boronia Heights State School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Salvation Army School for Officer Training
01.2010 - 12.2012
Education
CERT IV - Youth Work
SU QLD
12.2020
CERT IV - Youth Work Placement
Boronia Heights State School
12.2020
Salvation Army School for Officer Training -
12.2012
Skills
- Individual Support
- Program Implementation
- Special education support
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Referral coordination
- Youth and adolescent development
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Performance evaluations
- Regulatory compliance
- Rational problem solving
- Coping strategies
- Social and emotional health
- Community resource intelligence
- Social-emotional learning
- Relationship development
- Conflict management
- Student support
- Administration collaboration
- School programs development
- Learning Support
- Community Engagement
- Creative Problem Solving
- Community development
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
Hobbies and Interests
- Education
- Community Development
- Individual and Professional Development
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Complex Needs Support
Training
- Diploma Youth Work, Grand Avenue State School, 02/21, Present
- CERT IV Youth Work Placement, Boronia Heights State School, 08/20, 12/20
- Salvation Army School for Officer Training, 01/10, 12/12
Interests
Timeline
Chaplain
Regents Park State School
01.2022 - Current
Chaplain
Chaplain Park Ridge SHS
06.2021 - 12.2022
Chaplain
Chaplain Browns Plains State School
06.2021 - 12.2021
Chaplain
Chaplain Mabel Park State School
01.2021 - 06.2021
CERT IV Youth Work Placement
Boronia Heights State School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Salvation Army School for Officer Training
01.2010 - 12.2012
CERT IV - Youth Work Placement
Boronia Heights State School
Salvation Army School for Officer Training -
CERT IV - Youth Work
SU QLD
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