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Timothy Cosgriff

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a forward thinking regional manager with a deep understanding of the disability/mental health sector. My primary goal is to ensure that people living with a disability have equal opportunities, access to resources and can participant fully in all aspects of life. To achieve this, I believe you have to be hard working and decisive, but also understanding, proactive and insightful. Connecting with fellow colleagues and participants is imperative to me, as the human nature of the industry can often be complex, but with a positive attitude and energetic team the road for those experiencing challenges may be easier to navigate as they embark on there life goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager

What Ability
10.2022 - Current

- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.

- Demonstrate decisive leadership skills in operational settings.

- Demonstrate and role-model effectiveness in the communications required for participants and families.

- Recruit and assist in the onboarding process for new direct support professionals. (Recruited over 75 staff) - experienced in running in person inductions.

- Demonstrate flexibility and effectiveness in time management, workload prioritisation and activity management.

- Rostering and booking process.

- Manage, build and execute respite camps.

- Manage both full time and casual employee's, ensuring they maintain NDIS guidelines.

- Creating/Revising comprehensive support plans used by all staff.

- Building community access programs for high needs participants.



Warehouse Supervisor

The Essential Ingredient.
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and processes.
  • Enhanced employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
  • Reduced order processing times by streamlining the picking, packing, and shipping processes.
  • Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections, staff training sessions, and adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Forklift Certified.

Direct Support Professional

Community Living And Respite
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioural challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
  • Worked with cliental of all needs, including male's and females, in respite and support independent living environments.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Xavier College
Kew, VIC
11.2016

Skills

  • Performance Management (Managing casual and full time staff)
  • Operational Management (Rostering, recruiting and document renewal system
  • Comprehensive understanding of the NDIS guidelines and structure
  • MAPA Trained (Crisis intervention)
  • Midazolam/ Epilepsy Certified
  • Understanding and managing complex situations with both cliental and staff
  • Managing overnight respite camps with professionalism
  • Running inductions and seminars for new staff
  • Great understanding of disabilities, including level 3 Autism, Angelman Syndrome and others
  • Medication Assistance - understanding of rights

Certification

MAPA Trained (Crisis Intervention Course)

Midazolam Trained.

Epilepsy Trained

NDIS Orientation Module

Working with Children's (Employee)

NDIS Worker Check (Current)

First Aid Qualified

Sport

In my current role with specialise in breaching the gap between sport and those living with a disability - I liaise with professional and semi-professional athletes to do there community work through us, including athletes from all codes including: AFL, AFLW, Soccer, Judo, Boxing and Basketball. 

Timeline

Regional Manager

What Ability
10.2022 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

The Essential Ingredient.
03.2021 - 06.2022

Direct Support Professional

Community Living And Respite
02.2017 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Deakin University

High School Diploma -

Xavier College
Timothy Cosgriff