AOD Counsellor

• Feb 2022 - Present

For 40 years Kedesh Rehabilitation Services has been facilitating positive growth through the empowerment of people affected by co-occurring substance use and mental illness. Our programs are designed to address the psychological aspects of addiction and are based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and other evidence based methods.

Residential Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

Residential Support Worker

• Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

Residential Support Worker

• Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

Stride Mental Health (FKA Aftercare) is Australia’s longest serving mental health service organisation, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of clients through social justice and commitment to collaborative learning and recovery. - Providing support to people with mental illness living in supported independent living (SIL) accommodation, using a person-centred approach. - Working collaborative with clients and stakeholders to promote psychosocial recovery. - Facilitating the improvement of daily living and life skills, and the development of productive relationships using effective conflict resolution strategies.

Disability Support Worker

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

Muru Pathways is an independent registered NDIS provider servicing Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie. Muru Pathways is an independent registered NDIS provider servicing Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie.

Social Worker Intern

• Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

Viadukt GmbH implements projects in the field of education, employment, social and support services to a wide variety of target groups. As a part of a six month integration course in Berlin, Germany, I completed a three month internship working alongside two social workers and program coordinators supporting three young refugee men in supported independent living accommodation. - Supporting youths to work towards their personal goals by linking with and maintaining relationships with formal supports. - Developing and encouraging the practice of positive life skills within the home such as cooking, organisation, cleaning and hygiene. - Coordination of social activities in the community.

Life Skills Supporter

• Oct 2016 - May 2018

Uniting Disability is a service which aims to assist people with disabilities and their carers to set and achieve goals, access local services, maximise their independence and establish and maintain links to relevant community supports and services. My duties in this role included: - Providing 1:1 support to people with disability, using a person-centered approach, to build capacity and promote inclusion in the areas of daily living and in the community. - Supporting participants and their families to navigate and transition onto the NDIS. - Working as an acting Coordinator of Supports.

Operations Specialist

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

Specialist

• Dec 2012 - Nov 2014