DFV Intake worker

• Jun 2023 - Present

YFS Connect Worker

• Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

Intake and Assessment worker Intake and Assessment worker

Social Worker/ NDIS Support cordinator

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

• Utilising a strengths-based framework for case managing young people and adults with complex needs, mental illness and disabilities, to appropriately identify and respond to physical, intellectual, social, occupational, spiritual and cultural needs • Liasing with agencies and multidisciplinary practitioners to arrange diagnostic or psychosocial assessments, identify barriers, develop interventions and provide emotional and practical support including planning, advocacy, counselling, and supportive escorting to programs • Preparing for and participating in NDIS plan formulations and reviews to achieve the best outcomes for participants Show less

Graduate

• Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

• Supported Housing Officers in performing client intakes and completing applications for Rental Grants and Bond Loans • Delivered a project focused on Domestic and Family Violence by interviewing DFV Integrated Response Officers to evaluate practice support. Compiled a report for the Director including findings and professional reccommendations • Developed an internal resource tool using SharePoint Team Site for the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy addressing Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Show less

Outside School Hours Care Educator

• Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

• Preparing and implementing play-based programs inclusive of all ages, abilities and skills utilising development theories and evidence-based practice • Maintaining accurate documentation of children’s learning, program events and activities within the service • Liaising with parents, guardians and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for children • Preparing and implementing play-based programs inclusive of all ages, abilities and skills utilising development theories and evidence-based practice • Maintaining accurate documentation of children’s learning, program events and activities within the service • Liaising with parents, guardians and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for children

Student Volunteer

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

• Conducted client intakes, financial interviews, psychosocial assessments and referrals for vulnerable homeless or low-income clients experiencing crisis, financial disadvantage/poverty, addiction, physical illness, mental illness, disabilities, criminal offenders or victims of violence • Co-facilitated social and therapeutic group work and encouraged meaningful participation among group members • Provided trauma-informed, person-centered and solution-focused support, case management and counselling to small caseload of clients • Trained volunteers and acted as team-leader and ensured correct information recorded during peak seasons Show less