Experience

Break Thru People Solutions

• Australia
• Human Resources

• Team Leader - JSA/DES

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Front line management - Mental Health Team , JSA / DES Team Leader - Disability Employment Service – Mental Health specialists across three sites Mental health specific reassessment and analysis of correct external services for client Prepare documentation, audit materials and staff for internal and external audits Undertake compliance audits and continuous improvement site audits Mentoring of staff and training in Mental Health case management Collation of external mental health services with regard to tender Liaison with Department of Human Services with regard to best practice for mental health referrals Manage Work for the Dole projects and compliance Preparing for and assisting in internal and external audits Assisting Manager in Profit and Loss, budgets and projections Recruitment and staff selection Undertaking assessments and referral of clients to appropriate services Ensure team Key Performance Indicators and DEEWR contractual obligations are consistently met or exceeded Use performance management tools and organisational training resources proactively to improve individual competencies and performance across the business unit Monitor quality and verify claims to contractual guidelines Build community capacity through representation and partnerships with community agencies Ensuring the business unit maximises return on investment through effective and ethical use of Government funds Prudent management of financial resources Show less



Job Find Centre

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Persoal Support Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

  Manager specialist caseload of highly disadvantaged clients Assess acute mental health and action referral to appropriate agency Complete Mental Health Plan and referral processes Undertake counselling using a range of therapeutic strategies Crisis interventions Assess vocational and non vocational barriers and identify strategies and referrals to address Liaise with community supports, government and non government Monitor ad record accurate evidenced based documentation. Manager specialist caseload of highly disadvantaged clients Assess acute mental health and action referral to appropriate agency Complete Mental Health Plan and referral processes Undertake counselling using a range of therapeutic strategies Crisis interventions Assess vocational and non vocational barriers and identify strategies and referrals to address Liaise with community supports, government and non government Monitor ad record accurate evidenced based documentation.



Department of Communities - Child Safety and Disabilities

• Child Safety Support Officer

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2008

  Undertake evaluations and reports on appropriate early intervention and preventative risk support to at risk families and young persons Develop case plans for young persons in care, implement and monitor case plans in the re-unification and long term care of young persons Undertake conflict management, mediation and counselling with young persons, carers and families Actively participate in casework with recognised entities and representative agencies Adhere to and work within the framework of the Child Protection Act 1999, Department of Child Safety Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards Attend Youth Justice Conferences and provide advocacy support to young persons Undertake foster carer and young persons placement assessments and evaluations Participate in crisis interventions and evaluation assessments. Show less



Ex-patriot - Fiji

• Social Welfare Co-ordinator

  • Oct 1995 - Sep 1998

  Assisted in adoption and placement for children in pre-adoptive care Foster carer Assist in sourcing and organising assessments of foster carers Co-ordinate international documentation and relevant foreign government documentation for pre-adoption and post adoption Advocate for and secure funding from foreign embassies and government departments for orphanages and educational services within Fiji Liaison with local and foreign governmental departments in follow up of adoptive care Support ex-patriot pre-adoptive carers. Liaison with local and international medical agencies in the completion of pre-adoptive medicals of children in care. Show less