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KARANSINGH 0473 302 324 | [email protected] Social worker Motivated and compassionate recent graduate with a Master’s in Social Work and Health Science, specializing in Aboriginal Health. Well-versed...

KARANSINGH 0473 302 324 | [email protected] Social worker Motivated and compassionate recent graduate with a Master’s in Social Work and Health Science, specializing in Aboriginal Health. Well-versed in conducting client needs assessments, crisis intervention, and developing personalized care plans for vulnerable populations, including those facing domestic violence and homelessness. Experienced in creating and implementing safety plans, facilitating support groups, and advocating for clients within complex social service and legal systems. Strong collaborator with community organizations and multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally competent, holistic solutions. Dedicated to empowering individuals, improving community well-being, and driving positive change through client-centered and evidence-based practices. EXPERIENCE SOCIAL WORK INTERN CROSS ROADS COMMUNITY CARE |JULY 2024–PRESENT Key Responsibilities: Crisis Intervention & Emotional Support: Provide immediate crisis intervention and emotional support, helping clients navigate complex social service systems and address urgent needs, ensuring their safety and stability. Advocacy: Advocate for clients' rights and needs within legal and social service systems, ensuring they receive appropriate services, protection, and support. Client Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to identify the specific needs of women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, tailoring support and resources to meet their requirements. Safety and Housing Plans: Develop and implement personalized safety and housing plans, connecting clients to essential services and resources, ensuring their housing stability and well-being. Community Collaboration: Work closely with community organizations and stakeholders to coordinate services and secure transitional housing, ensuring clients' comprehensive needs are met. Workshop and Group Facilitation: Lead workshops and facilitate support groups, creating a supportive environment for clients to build community, enhance empowerment, and gain critical knowledge. Documentation and Case Management: Maintain accurate, detailed case notes and records to track client progress, outcomes, and program effectiveness for continuous improvement and reporting. Relationship Building: Build and maintain trustful relationships with clients through strong communication skills, especially in sensitive, emotionally-charged situations, ensuring clients feel supported and heard. DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER SCOPE AUST. LTD. | 2020–2021 Program Development & Implementation: Design and implement programs focused on strengthening clients' essential life skills, empowering them to make informed decisions and engage effectively within their community. Behavior Support Plans: Develop and execute behavior support plans for individuals demonstrating low-level challenging behaviors, helping them achieve personal goals through structured interventions and strategies. 0473302324 | [email protected]  Personal Care & Safety Support: Assist clients in maintaining safety and independence in personal care, including eating, dressing, toileting, and showering, ensuring dignity and promoting health and hygiene. Household Task Support: Provide support with household activities such as menu planning, meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and other essential daily living tasks, fostering independence and well-being. SERVICE ATTENDANT SCENTRE GROUP (WESTFIELD SYDNEY) | 2021–PRESENT Handled customers effectively by identifying needs and building customer relations. Maximized efficiency when resolving complex day to day disputes in a fast paced environment. Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for enquiries and customer recovery. Supervised front desk operations, transactions and customer service tasks. Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications. EDUCATION MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK Excelsia college | 2022–2024 BACHELORS OF HEALTH SCIENCE, HEALTH & MEDICINE ( ABORIGINAL HEALTH ) University of Wollongong | 2018–2022 Course Work: Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, Health Promotion and Education, Indigenous Health Policy and Practice, Public Health and Community Development, Cultural Competency in Healthcare, Epidemiology and Health Research Methods, Mental Health in Aboriginal Communities, Environmental Health and Sustainability, Social Determinants of Health, Healthcare Systems and Management, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Ethics and Professional Practice in Health and Healthcare and the Law. CERTIFICATIONS AASW Registration Current National Police Check First AID & CPR NDIS workers check NDIS orientation module Valid WWC check Australian Driver’s License 0473302324 | [email protected]  SKILLS Crisis Intervention Case Management Trauma-Informed Care Psychosocial Assessments Individual and Family Counseling Advocacy Community Resource Knowledge Cultural Competence Interpersonal Communication Written Communication (Case Notes, Reports, etc.) Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Time Management and Organization RECOGNITION PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT (VOLLYBALL) University of Wollongong| 2019 PRESIDENT UOW socials | 2019 REFERENCES: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 0473302324 | [email protected]