TANIA NEERA
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Youth Support Worker
Lighthouse Foundation
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress.
- Coordinated with other professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists to develop appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Adhered to all relevant regulations and standards of practice in the delivery of services to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client contacts including notes on conversations and referrals made.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed in order to help deescalate difficult situations.
Correctional Officer
PORT PHILLIP PRISON-G4S
MELBOURNE, VIC
10.2017 - Current
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Practice Manager
Core Dental Wyndham
Werribee, VIC
05.2013 - 10.2017
- Supported entire practice's staff, which boosted efficiency and improved overall process flow
- Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels
- Coordinated financial operations, budgeting, accounting, expenses and financial reporting tasks
- Checked entire office and waiting areas regularly to provide clean and organized surroundings
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Education
VIC Certificate III in Correctional Practice -
Kangan Institute
01.2020
Diploma Of Community Services -
Kirana Colleges
Skills
- Excellent Problem Solver
- File and Record Maintenance-Case notes
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Security Procedures
- Excellent communication skills
- Great computer/administrative skills
- Team player
- Confident in operating the daily running of a Unit
Additional Information
Currently working in a Disability Unit
REFERENCES
Jennifer Ring- Supervisor Port Phillip Prison
M:0493 583 129
Debra Hinch-Work Colleague
M:0407 562 432
Timeline
Therapeutic Youth Support Worker
Lighthouse Foundation
10.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
PORT PHILLIP PRISON-G4S
10.2017 - Current
Practice Manager
Core Dental Wyndham
05.2013 - 10.2017
VIC Certificate III in Correctional Practice -
Kangan Institute
Diploma Of Community Services -
Kirana Colleges
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