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SOCIAL WORKER INTERN
Professional Summary

Resilient and ardent Social Worker student with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalised communities and individuals. Passionate and well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in empowering clients to become autonomous, independent and resilient individuals. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for persons and communities in need.

Skills
  • Interacting Effectively with Diverse Clientele
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Lived Mental health experience
  • Self-awareness & Self-evaluation
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Companionship
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Identifying Issues & Prioritising
  • Knowledge of group process and facilitating groups
  • Knowledge of therapeutic interventions such as narrative, cognitive & behavioural therapy and solution-focused therapy
Work History
01/2020 - 06/2020Social Worker Intern | Street University( Ted Noffs Foundation) - Mount Druitt, NSW
  • Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and independently with young people without direct supervision
  • Act as an advocate for young people's interests, for example representation in decision making, improvement in resources and services for young people ( bringing up issues that are affecting young people and the way organisation can better develop programs that are fun, educational and therapeutic)
  • Supervise young people during programs and within the centre daily
  • Empowering and motivating young people to achieve goals ( Utilise engagement plan for them to record their immediate goals that they want to achieve, following up with them everyday and connect them with services to meet their primary needs)
  • Attending meetings and taking minutes ( skills gain from this tasks is prove writing and listening skills, being able to take note requires one to be fully present and listen to what is being presented)
  • Designing/writing up presentation for a mental heath group/co- facilitating( skills gain from tasks is public speaking, being able to implement the theoretical concepts
  • Effectively manage ethical dilemmas and challenges that arise in the workplace
  • Strengthening self-awareness in social work practice reflecting daily on strengths, weakness, beliefs and values that can impact interaction with service user
06/2017 - 01/2019Food Attendant/Catering Assistant | Sodexo at Sancta College - Sydney, NSW
  • Assist customers with information regarding menu offerings and nutrition information
  • Operate and sanitized all equipment in safe and proper manner
  • Served meals, cleared tables, monitored five tables, and provided exceptional customer service to up to 30 customers
  • Demonstrated accurate cash handling and sales, including cash debit and credit transactions
  • Adhered to all safety and sanitation standards while preparing and delivering food
  • Assisted customers with information regarding menu offerings and nutrition information
06/2017 - 12/2017Youth Worker/Course-placement | Blacktown Youth Services Association - Blacktown, NSW
  • Managed over 50 activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
  • Organised all documents related to due diligence for acquisitions
  • Planned, organised, co-facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs
  • Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement/involvement
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
  • Applied clinical/ behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices/maximise benefits of programs
05/2014 - 12/2014Team Member | McDonald's, Minchinbury - Colyton, NSW
  • Consistently provided friendly guest service/ heartfelt customer service
  • Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control
  • Upheld high standards of productivity/quality in all areas of operations
  • Drove team success by completing jobs quickly/accurately
  • Completed additional learning opportunities to advance knowledge and move into senior team member position
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with colleagues
  • Replenished merchandise shelves with items from stockroom
Education
Expected in 12/2021University Of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052Bachelor of Social Work(Honours): Arts and Social Sciences

Currently undertaking- Commencing Fourth/final year 2021!

12/2017Vocational College , Ultimo, New South WalesAssociate of Arts: Diploma of Community services
Certifications

Certificate II in Hospitality

Higher School Certificate

Salvation volunteer certificate

Diploma in community service

Additional Information

Referee
Street University( Ted Noffs)
Name: Ian Escandori
Position : Manager
Contact : escandori@noffs.org.au, 0438650305 Name: Raimie Caramancion
position: Administrative Assistant
Contact :caramancionr@noffs.org, 0422542470

Sodexo

Name: Chelsea Majam
position: Shift Manager
Contact : chelsea-raemajam@hotmail.com, 0431 926 323

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Street University( Ted Noffs Foundation)
  • Sodexo at Sancta College
  • Blacktown Youth Services Association
  • McDonald's, Minchinbury

School Attended

  • University Of New South Wales
  • Vocational College

Job Titles Held:

  • Social Worker Intern
  • Food Attendant/Catering Assistant
  • Youth Worker/Course-placement
  • Team Member

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Social Work(Honours) : Arts and Social Sciences
    Associate of Arts : Diploma of Community services

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