Family Preservation and Restoration Practitioner

• Dec 2022 - Present

Child Protection Practitioner

• Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

- Case management: managing a large caseload of up to 40 cases including a mix of Investigations, Strengthening Families Cases, Reunification and Long-term Sub-Care Cases. Undertaking investigation and safety assessments of children at immediate risk of harm, planning and implementation of intervention and care coordination, liaising with external agencies and non-government organisations, coordinating care plan meetings and completing bi-annual care plans, providing transport and consultation at health care and therapeutic appointments, education meetings. - Administration: maintaining a high-quality level of documentation, high level of organisation and forward planning for client work, completion of forms including but not limited to care plans, court reports and affidavits, placement forms, referrals and other organisational form requirements (e.g. substantiation forms, safety plans, mappings, reunification timelines etc.). - Education and training: maintaining mandatory training requirements and seeking professional development opportunities, attending monthly supervision sessions, group supervision in team meetings, developing skills through case discussion, adhere to and regular review of organisation policies and procedures as well as legal legislations associated with role. Show less

Social Work Allied Health Assistant

• Mar 2016 - Nov 2021

- Events and presentations: preparation and running of group work activities and Social Work department events and conferences. E.g. siblings groups, remembrance services, social work week, professional development presentations on practical and financial resources/organisations. - Administration: assistance with administration and reception tasks for the Social Work department. E.g. phone calls and messages, emailing, ordering of resource, Work Health and Safety checks, maintain timely and accurate documentation and statistics in medical records. - Departmental meetings and training: participation in Social Work team and department meetings, attendance and feedback at multidisciplinary meetings as required, participation in supervision and professional development activities. - Practical assistance: assist Social Workers with practical social work assistances including IPTAAS forms, transport and accommodation needs, in-home care needs, organisations, home visits, documentation and completion of forms. Show less

Social Work Student

• Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

- Case management: managing a caseload for the Child and Maternity areas of the hospital. Providing assessments, planning and implementation of intervention and care coordination, transition support and evaluations. - Counselling: provision of family counselling, bereavement counselling, debriefing and trauma informed practice. - Advocacy: providing strong advocacy skills for patients and families in regards to escorts, accommodation, services and resources, family preservation and equality. - Resourcing: development and gathering of resources to suit specific needs of patients and families. - Administration: maintaining timely and accurate written documentation and statistics in patient medical records - Education: providing education to staff, patients and families regarding available and recommended services to suit needs. Show less

Support Worker

• May 2017 - Dec 2019

- Personal care: showering, toileting and mealtime assistance at home or in the community. - Therapy support: plan, practice and encourage enjoyment of therapy programs including; play therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. - Out & about support: transportation to/from and participation in; schooling, exercise, volunteering, social events and activities. - Supervision and encouragement: attending classes, engagement in community and society. - In-home care: morning and evening routines, medical prompts and meal preparation. Show less