TAKESHI DE SILVA
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with people and foster positive relationships. Understanding of social services and community resources, coupled with skills in active listening and problem-solving. Committed to making positive impact on individuals and communities by providing essential support and guidance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Practitioner
AnglicareSA
09.2024 - Current
- Access and utilise specialist resources and evidence informed frameworks that address the complex needs of family members including impact of trauma.
- Conduct behaviourally specific, interactive and holistic assessments which includes information about family strengths, challenges, responsibilities, needs, values, skills and potential barriers to goal attainment.
- Develop comprehensive case plans with families that have clear tasks, responsibilities and timeframes.
- Assist families to further develop their life skills and family functioning by providing a range of service responses.
- Consider the impact of trauma whilst implementing a strengths based and child centred approach to practice across family services in working with children, young people and families.
- Ensure the cultural identity of children, young people and families is at the centre of their support and service intervention.
- Actively participate in program planning, continuous improvement and evaluation processes.
- Actively engage in and support the supervisor to lead reflective practice.
Child, Youth & Family Practitioner
AnglicareSA
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Interview clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Ensure assessment and responsiveness to risks efficiently and ensure all required reporting is completed and followed up, including the development of risk assessment and management plans to mitigate all safety risks.
- Ensure that outcomes for all children or young people in family services are central to all decisions and actions.
- Ensure confidentiality and privacy of children, young people and families in line with legislation and relevant policies.
- Ensure practice supports children and young people's participation in decision-making and case planning.
- Conduct behaviorally specific, interactive and holistic assessments, which includes information about family strengths, challenges, responsibilities, needs, values, skills and potential barriers to goal attainment.
Event Assistant
GFP Events
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Promoted a safe environment at events through strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Participated in pre-event planning meetings, providing input on event themes and strategies for success.
- Provided exceptional customer service to attendees, responding to inquiries or resolving issues professionally.
- Assisted in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA01-2024
Bachelor of Business - Event Management/Marketing
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC09.2019
Diploma of Business - Business Management
Australian College of Business & Technology
01.2017
Skills
- Active listening
- Compassionate
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Time management
- Intervention planning
- Case management
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Motivational Interviewing
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Confidential documentation and record keeping
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Circle of Security Parenting facilitator
- The Shark Cage
- Narrative therapy level 1
- Trauma Informed and Culturally Responsive training (KWY)
- Kidsafe SA Infant Safety
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People
- Introduction to CBT (SA Health)
- Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness (SA Health)
- First Aid
Timeline
Senior Practitioner
AnglicareSA
09.2024 - Current
Child, Youth & Family Practitioner
AnglicareSA
03.2023 - 09.2024
Event Assistant
GFP Events
06.2021 - 02.2023
Diploma of Business - Business Management
Australian College of Business & Technology
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Flinders University
Bachelor of Business - Event Management/Marketing
La Trobe University
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