Ashleigh Boyd
Gisborne
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leads team members to work alongside Rangatahi and their Whanau effectively. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements organisations values. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, alongside support to grow staff capability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Justice Supervisor
Oranga Tamariki
08.2020 - Current
- Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and best practice.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organisation''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of best practice.
- Collaborated with other services and departments to achieve outcomes for Rangatahi and their Whanau, while fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Implemented efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members along with training new employees.
- Oversaw daily operations of the our team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and built good rapport as Court Officer for both Tairawhiti and Wairoa Youth Court.
- With Tairawhiti being at times isolated, I have often completed and supported with tasks above my substantive role and added value to our wider leadership team onsite.
Youth Justice Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family relationships, while managing a complex caseload.
- Advocated for Rangatahi and their Whanau through the Youth Justice system.
- Built strong relationships within the community to support meeting the needs of Rangatahi and Whanau I worked alongside.
- Often covered as Supervisor and Court Officer for both Youth Court and Rangatahi Court in Tairawhiti and Wairoa.
Care and Protection Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and identified key resources to meet the needs of Tamariki and Whanau.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Increased Whanau engagement in plans for their Tamariki by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Social Work
EIT Tairawhiti
Gisborne2013
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Development
- Expectation setting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Youth Justice Supervisor
Oranga Tamariki
08.2020 - Current
Youth Justice Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki
08.2017 - 08.2020
Care and Protection Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki
02.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Social Work
EIT Tairawhiti
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