Social worker/ Community worker
Resume:
Jonathan R. Leon,
Camden Park, Adelaide SA. 5038
*******@*******.***
Professional Membership
**** ****** - ********** *********** ** Social Workers
Education
Jul 2011- Jul 2013 Master of Social Work - Flinders University
Key subjects:
Complexities in Child Protection
Session Attended: Child Safe Environment- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Social Work with Indigenous People
Social Work with Diverse Populations
Intervention in Situations of Trauma
Social work with Groups and Communities
Jul 2013- Dec 2013 Certificate IV in Community Service Work TAFE SA.
Jan 1999- Jun 2004 Bachelor of Law Santa Maria University (Venezuela)
Placements
Jan 2013 - June 2013 iModeling Facilitator - Autism SA
Duties: Facilitator in iModeling Project.
Direct participation with small groups of children (5 to 12 years) which have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and their parents.
Encouraging positive behaviours and educating with new technology (Ipad).
Record incidences according with policies and procedures of the agency.
Ensuring mandatory notification if any abuse or neglect are identifying.
Skills developed:
Integrating knowledge of empowerment, positive reinforcement, problem solving and Group norm theories.
Using video modelling and information technologies as therapeutic tools.
Mar 2012- August 2012 Youth Services and Homelessness - Uniting Care Wesley (Port Adelaide)
Duties: worked directly with the Intensive tenancy support team.
Visit home clients (individuals and families).
Transporting clients.
Write case notes.
Case management.
Refer clients to others organisations and work with other organisations.
Ensuring mandatory notification if any abuse or neglect are identifying.
Skills developed:
Apply empowerment theory, strengths-based social work theory and crisis intervention theory to practice.
Understanding of safety, collaboration and team work.
Oct 2013- Dec 2013 OARS Community Transitions
Duties: working with Emergency Assistance team.
Provide assistance with transport, food, accommodation.
Intervention in case of domestic violence
Intervention in case of alcohol & drugs issues
Intervention in case of gambling issues
Assistance to homeless
Australian Red Cross Volunteer (Compass Program)
Professional Skill Summary
Well-developed understanding of contemporary social work theories and ability to incorporate these into social work practice, proven through excellent supervisor reports upon completion of placements
Strong Communication skills developed when interact with clients and community group members, work colleagues and supervisors
Capacity for effective time management shown during placement.
Ability to practice in accordance with professional AASW Code of Ethics including recording information impartially and respecting client privacy and confidentiality
Operate well within team settings, taking responsibility for individual contributions and collaborating with others through community involvement
Employment History
Nov 2012- current Gaming Responsible person - Talbot Hotel
Compiled part-time worker schedules and ensured compliance with OH&S Standards.
High level of responsibility according with the legal legislation of Responsible Services of Alcohol – RSA.
Able to deal with difficult situations with intoxicated costumer at the time when refusing alcoholic drinks is compulsory.
Great team work communication and planning.
04 October 2004- 31 October 2007 Legal Department Primary school &
High school Juan XXIII Integral Institution
Directed in all areas related with legislation and documentation.
Management and knowledge of the provisions of the ministry of education and Law for the Protection of Children and Adolescent.
Planned in collaboration with directors, teamwork with other representatives, staff, students, parents, families and community.
15 November 2007- 25 May 2009 Legal Department Vene-Edu
Corporation (recreational, cultural
& sporting events).
Advised on issues related to legal, administrative and financial accounting.
Directed in all areas related with legislation, ensure compliance with Acts and contracts.
Dictated the general provisions for the organization and development of the recreational, cultural and sporting activities.
Informed and trained operators and employees on regulations stipulated by law to work with children and adolescents.
Additional Information
Current Australian Driving License
Other Language Spanish
Referees
Ms Abby Relente
Case Manager Uniting Care Wesley Pot Adelaide
Western Adelaide Homelessness Service
1/8 Butler St., Port Adelaide 5015
Ph.: (08) 84402110
Fax: (08) 84472187
Email: ********@*****.***.**
Relationship: Placement Supervisor
Mrs Natasha Boots
iModeling Project Leader
Autism SA
Street 262 Marion Road, Netley 5037
Ph.: (08) 84620666
Mb: 046*******
Fax: (08) 83381216
Email: ******@********.***.**
Relationship: Placement Supervisor
Mrs Olga Russo
Emergency Assistant Support worker
OARS Community Transitions
231 Morphett Street Adelaide SA 5000
Ph.: (08) 8218 0700
FAX: 61-08-821*****
Email: ****@****.***.**
Relationship: Placement Supervisor
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