Thomas Trinh
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dedicated and determined human services graduate student seeking to demonstrate and apply human services knowledge and skills into a professional workplace setting to deliver positive outcomes for the well-being and lives of individuals. Eager and willing to learn more new knowledge and skills that can be applied to improve my professional practice. Eager to contribute strong interpersonal skills, a compassionate and culturally competent approach, and a deep understanding of human services principles to support and empower clients to reach their full potential. Committed to promoting and advocating for social justice and inclusivity, promoting self-determination, and collaborating with other professionals to enhance individuals' wellbeing and quality of life. Available 7 days a week and can start immediately.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eucharistic Youth Movement Leader and Volunteer
Vietnamese Catholic Community
02.2022 - Current
- Strong leadership skills- Ability to lead
- Demonstrating effective teamwork with other youth leaders
- Effective communication skills- Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate and work with different age groups
- Ability to build effective working relationships with children
- Collaborating and working with youth to help develop their spirituality
- Teaching children about prayer and faith in a safe environment
- Assisting children in learning more about their spirituality
- Teaching children useful and applicable life skills
- Provides an opportunity to further improve leadership, group work, and communication skills with youths from different age groups
- Learning knowledge and skills from the more experienced youth leaders
- Crowd control and behaviour management skills
- Eager to learn from others- Always willing and open to learning new things
- Providing leadership and mentoring to other trainee leaders
Human Services Field Placement
Disability Rights Advocacy Service
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Produced presentations and educational resources to engage and assist stakeholders in developing the self-advocacy capacity of their clients
- Participated in client reviews and appointments, including attending appointments and writing case notes, contacting support providers and updating their care plans
- Attended disability expo events and established connections with local disability service providers
- Applied the NDIS Act 2013, the National Standards for Disability Services, and the National Disability Advocacy Operational Guidelines in drafting a case report, advocating for a client facing a housing dilemma and demonstrating my ability to translate policy knowledge into practical support
- Working closely to support clients with disabilities and their families in advocating for their disability rights
Human Services Field Placement
Pooraka Farm Community Centre
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with facilitating multiple English classes to create a supportive learning environment for clients of culturally diverse backgrounds through working with non-English speakers to develop confidence in their reading and writing literacy skills
- Using the ACWA Code of Ethics and Practice Guidelines to guide appropriate ethical communication with culturally diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Applying the My Aged Care policy to planning and organising the community centre’s Neighbour Day morning tea to create social connections and introduce the community centre’s services to socially isolated community members
- Closely collaborating with other volunteers and staff members in planning a community-wide Family Fun Day event for 300+ participants, liaising with multiple organisations and local businesses to obtain promotional resources and event availability
Community Service
Meals on Wheels
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Teamwork skills- Working within a group environment
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Demonstrating effective communication skills with elderly clients
- Gaining valuable experience in helping out with the community
Teaching Primary School Children
Saint Ignatius College Junior Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Building trust and rapport with children in an educational setting
- Collaborating and working with children with a diverse range of needs
- Effective communication skills- Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- Active listening skills
- Effective conflict resolution skills- Problem-solving skills
- Demonstrating effective resilience and patience in high-pressure situations
- Effective multitasking and prioritisation
- Crowd control and behaviour management
- Working with students with learning disabilities to support their learning
Education
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - HUMAN SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Magill, SA04-2025
Diploma - Social Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
CITY WEST11-2022
High School Diploma -
Saint Ignatius College
Athelstone, SA12-2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Strong leadership skills
- Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Eager and willing to learn new skills and knowledge
- Adaptability
- Rapport building
- Active listening
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Effective Time Management
- Proficient in Task Management
- Teamwork
- Culturally competent and sensitive
Certification
- NDIS Screening check
- Working With Children Check
- Aged Care Sector Employment Screening Check
- National Criminal History Check
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People Training Workshop
- Undergoing a Safe Student Placement Module
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Professional
Timeline
Human Services Field Placement
Disability Rights Advocacy Service
08.2024 - 11.2024
Human Services Field Placement
Pooraka Farm Community Centre
02.2024 - 05.2024
Eucharistic Youth Movement Leader and Volunteer
Vietnamese Catholic Community
02.2022 - Current
Community Service
Meals on Wheels
01.2019 - 12.2019
Teaching Primary School Children
Saint Ignatius College Junior Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - HUMAN SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Diploma - Social Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
High School Diploma -
Saint Ignatius College
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