TARA-JANE PRIEST
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Aboriginal Case Worker with a Diploma of Community Services and Diploma of Children Services. I have 5 years experience working with infants, children, and families with a range of complex needs and supports, I am committed to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the voice of the child and best interests of the child and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Preservation and Reunification Response
Mackillop Family Services
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivering an outreach model of case management to families and children
- Work with vulnerable families in a strength based and transparent approach to address multiple and/or complex needs and build their capacity to safely care for and protect their children
- Actively engage with families to explore mutual obligations, complete forms and develop collaborative goals from a strength based, trauma informed, family focused practice framework
- Engage with families to understand their needs and create linkages into the community; work collaboratively to link with other professionals and agencies to ensure family goals are met
- Provide in-home interventions and practical strategies to achieve positive long-term outcomes with families to strengthen the care and protection of children
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
Cradle to Kinder Case Practitioner
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
02.2018 - 06.2022
Sales Assistant Team Member
Baby Bunting
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Opened new merchandise and stocked sales floor racks and shelves
- Worked independently with minimal supervision
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff as keyholder
Early Childhood Educator
Jenny's Early Learning Centre
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children
- Ability to provide an inclusive programs which are based on recorded observations and interpretation of children's needs, interest and responses
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
Education
Diploma - Community Services
GOTAFE
Shepparton, VIC12.2021
Diploma - Children's Services
Bendigo TAFE
Bendigo, VIC12.2014
High School Certificate -
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Eaglehawk, VIC11.2011
Skills
- Relationship based approach
- Child focused approach
- Family centered approach
- Case management
- Case work
- Building rapport
- Trust building
- Communication skills
- Risk assessment
- Liaising with managers
- Making referrals
- Linking families to community supports
- Maintaining records
- Case notes
- Planning
- Adhering to policies and procedures
- Professional boundaries
- Family assessment
Certification
- Current drivers licence
- Current WWCC expires (Expires 09/25/24)
- Current Police Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
References
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Timeline
Family Preservation and Reunification Response
Mackillop Family Services
06.2022 - 07.2023
Cradle to Kinder Case Practitioner
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
02.2018 - 06.2022
Sales Assistant Team Member
Baby Bunting
08.2016 - 05.2018
Early Childhood Educator
Jenny's Early Learning Centre
03.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Children's Services
Bendigo TAFE
High School Certificate -
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Diploma - Community Services
GOTAFE
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