Victoria McKenzie
Summary
Enthusiastic social graduate committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people and creating a thriving school community. Passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging environment for students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Placement Student
Iona College Geelong
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Individual counselling and group work under supervision of qualified social worker
- Undertook psychosocial assessments and tailored therapeutic approaches to the individual
- Carried out risk assessments for students at risk of self harm and assisted in timely interventions
- Utilised a strengths based and solutions focused approach
Field Placement Student
Bethany Community Supports
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Housing and homelessness support team
- Collaborated with other services such as Department of Housing, Centrelink, Orange Door
- MARAM Training
- Case management under supervision qualified social worker
- Case noting
Disability Support Worker
Core Autism And Disability
01.2022 - Current
- Supported and assisted young people within community and social settings
- Autism and Neurodivergent focused work
- Worked closely with families and support teams to achieve young person’s goal
Youth Refuge Worker
BCYF
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported homeless youth in short term refuge accommodation
- Crisis management and triage
- Assisted in the development of independent life skills
- Recorded detailed case notes
Program Assistant
Amable Community Supports
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported people with a disability to access and engage in their local community
- Created and implemented recreational and social programs for young people
- Team leader role
Education
Master of Social Work -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC11.2023
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Promotion and Nutrition
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC01.2020
Rainbow P-12 College -
Victorian Certificate of Education
2016
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Compassionate
- Organisational
Certification
- Working with Children’s Check
- First Aid
- Marine and PWC license
- NDIS Screening Check
- Police Check
Volunteer Experience
- Headspace Youth reference Group (2021)
- Gateways Disability Services (2019)
- VicHealth TopSpin Co-design project (2018)
- Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council (2015-2016)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Field Placement Student
Iona College Geelong
07.2023 - 11.2023
Field Placement Student
Bethany Community Supports
07.2022 - 11.2022
Disability Support Worker
Core Autism And Disability
01.2022 - Current
Youth Refuge Worker
BCYF
11.2021 - 11.2022
Program Assistant
Amable Community Supports
01.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Social Work -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Promotion and Nutrition
Deakin University
Rainbow P-12 College -
Victorian Certificate of Education
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