Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Training
References
Pre Employment Documents
Timeline
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Yakshana (Shana) Radha

Treeby,Australia

Summary

I am seeking an advanced position to continue my career in a professional environment within the community services field. I have been working in the sector for nine years, and I would like to continue supporting and advocating for vulnerable people in our community.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

EMERGENCY RELIEF ASSESSOR

The Salvation Army (TSA)
Morley, WA
01.2023 - Current

Doorways

  • Conducting interviews and assessment Australia wide for emergency relief (ER) with community members in accordance with Doorways guidelines
  • Practice adherence with TSA’s Policies and Procedures, Doorways Model of Care and Practice Guides
  • Actively support the local mission delivery model by working collaboratively with Corps
  • Referring community members to appropriate internal and external services for additional support
  • Completing daily administration duties using a range of software (SAMIS, Genesys and JIRA, GreenID, Centrelink, Uload, InfoExchange, Onesight Vision, Teams, SolvSafety)
  • Requesting welfare checks when needed- liaising with Police
  • Completing Child Protection report online or via phone when needed in any state
  • Monthly supervision and check-ins
  • Conducting frequent online mandatory trainings through E-Learn
  • Liaising with Team Leader when service gaps are identified and providing recommendations for service delivery improvements
  • Liaising with Senior Assessor when needed

Case Manager

St Bart's
East Perth, WA
07.2021 - 10.2022

Reconnecting Lives Program

  • Providing outreach wrap-around services
  • Working with consumers to help them achieve their goal
  • Supporting consumers to live independently in the community
  • Providing assistance and advice to maintain tenancy
  • Linking consumers with their local community
  • Providing employment assistance and advice
  • Providing assistance with Disability and NDIS application
  • Working collaboratively with internal and external services to support consumers
  • Providing budgeting advice
  • Providing assistance in crisis situation
  • Making use of Housing-led and person-centred approach when supporting consumers

Recovery Support Worker

St Bart's
East Perth, WA
09.2016 - 07.2021

Future Homes Program

  • Working within supported accommodation to support men experiencing homelessness
  • Providing emotional, social and daily living support to consumers
  • Following recovery support model to assist the consumers find long-term accommodation
  • Completing daily administration duties using a range of software (SHIP, IXD and RISKMAN)
  • Writing case notes in ISBAR format

Acting Intake Officer

St Bart's
East Perth, WA
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Assessing referrals from other services
  • Liaising with services (non-profit organisations, prison, hospitals)
  • Face to face and phone interview with potential consumers
  • Completing admission process and paperwork with new consumers
  • Creating profiles and updating information in client database (CHINTARO)

Education

Bachelor of Community Services -

Acknowledge Education
Perth
01.2021

Diploma - Community Services

TAFE
Perth
01.2015

Cert III - Aged Care

TAFE
Perth
01.2013

Skills

  • Efficient under pressure
  • Compassionate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Computer proficiency
  • Organization and Time management
  • Good listening skills
  • Ability to build rapport
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Workflow planning
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Attention to details
  • Maintaining privacy and confidentiality

Hobbies and Interests

I love nature, music, food and quiet time. On my days off I often relax at home listening to music, catch up with friends, try new places to have food, go to the gym, go to Fremantle market or watch sunset at the beach.

Training

  • Infection Control-COVID 19
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Hearing Voices
  • MAPA- de-escalation techniques
  • Managing Responsive Behaviours including delirium
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Cultural and Diversity

References

References upon request

Pre Employment Documents

  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Police Clearance- in the process of getting an updated one

Timeline

EMERGENCY RELIEF ASSESSOR

The Salvation Army (TSA)
01.2023 - Current

Case Manager

St Bart's
07.2021 - 10.2022

Acting Intake Officer

St Bart's
01.2020 - 02.2020

Recovery Support Worker

St Bart's
09.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Community Services -

Acknowledge Education

Diploma - Community Services

TAFE

Cert III - Aged Care

TAFE
Yakshana (Shana) Radha