Experience

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  Bravehearts

  • Australia
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Therapeutic Services Manager

    • Jan 2024 - Present

    My current role at Bravehearts is as the Therapeutic Services Manager. I provide management to the Therapeutic Services teams and the Child & Family Advocates within Bravehearts, including planning and coordination of services, overseeing efficient running of the teams and alignment to the Strategic and Operational Plan of Bravehearts.

  • Practice Supervisor

    • Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

    As The Practice Supervisor at Bravehearts I provided clinical supervision, debriefing, self-care and professional development for Bravehearts therapeutic services teams across the three locations, Arundel, Springwood and Strathpine.The role entailed community engagement across SEQ. I was able to coordinate monthly counsellor day meetings and associated professional development.

  • Child and Family Advocate

    • Sep 2018 - Jun 2023

    My role with Bravehearts as the Child and Family Advocate, was a role I continue to be very passionate about. I have gained a broad knowledge of community organisations and worked closely within the community sector to improve outcomes for families and children affected by child sexual abuse. In this role I was able to provide therapeutic support as well as information and education on legal pathways and processes involved when reporting child sexual abuse.

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  Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

  • Australia
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Social Worker - Casual

    • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Social Worker

    • Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

    As part of my role as Social Worker, I have worked with patients who have complex psychosocial backgrounds as well as initial health concerns. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team requires adaptable communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with other team members. I have had the opportunity to link patients in with community services and complete referrals to external agencies. I am able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including patients, their families, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.

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  FSG Australia

  • Individual and Family Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Casual Disability Support Worker

    • Apr 2012 - Feb 2017

    I have worked as a Direct Service Employee for FSG which included working one on one and in groups with clients with a range of disabilities and mental health concerns. I have acquired skills and knowledge in this time to be able to walk alongside clients and helping them to reach their goals. I am passionate about assisting and supporting clients and believe I am able to appreciate the individual differences and diversity of the people I assist.

  • Coordinator

    • Oct 2012 - Jul 2016

    Leisure and Events Coordinator. As a part of this role, I have acquired skills and knowledge to be able to walk alongside people with a range of disabilities and have immensely enjoyed doing so. I am passionate about assisting and supporting clients and believe I am able to appreciate the individual differences and diversity of the people I assist. My passion in working in this field includes a client focused approach to my work and a desire to seek opportunities for improvements within the community sector.

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  Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

  • Robina, Queensland, Australia

  • Student Social Worker

    • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Robina, Queensland, Australia

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  YMCA

  • In Home Support Worker

    • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

    In my role as an In Home Support Worker I cared for children in their homes and liaised with their families and the YMCA to make this possible. In this time I was able to further develop my skills to work effectively with children and their families and their wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. I was able to maintain respectful collaborative relationships with children and their families whilst working as an In Home Support Woker.

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  Childcare

  • Childcare Worker

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    I have previously worked in childcare for many years and developed skills to work effectively in a team and with young children and their wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. I have developed a sound knowledge in child development in this time. I have worked on strength based approaches and collaborative approaches with the children and their families. I am able to identify, analyze and utilise relevant resources, networks and supports to maximize opportunities to support inclusive practice in childcare. I have developed respectful collaborative relationships with children and their families whilst working in childcare.

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  Queensland Corrective Services

  • Probation Officer

    • Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

    I have worked in the capacity of Probation and Parole Officer for Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) which involved recording information relevant to a client’s community-based correctional order. Great attention to detail was integral to the provision of relevant and timely information to the courts. Tasks also included answering and directing phone calls, maintaining client records/case files, spreadsheet data entry, compiling reports and liaising with key stakeholders. This role also entailed assessing individuals on community based orders for risk and responsivity factors. This role involved the use of supportive counselling and motivational interviewing with a compliance focus to provide guidance to offenders on court orders. My employment in this service provided valuable experience in case management and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, the family of clients and other community organizations.

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  Residential Care

  • Youth Worker (Student)

    • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

    I undertook a student placement as part of my Bachelors Degree in a Residential Care facility. I gained experience with working with young people in this time by using a person-centred approach and assisted them to participate in activities including leisure, personal care and household management. In my experience at this facility, where I worked together as a team with other youth workers to provide a safe and caring environment for children at risk, I developed the ability to engage with these young people in a respectful, positive and supportive way. I am able to present messages clearly and concisely by explaining information using language appropriate for the audience.

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  Childcare

  • Childcare Worker

    • Jan 2007 - Apr 2010