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Catharina Bulluss

Catharina Bulluss

Social Worker
Cambridge,WKO

Summary

Caring and knowledgeable about providing behavioral support, managing new intakes. Versatile and hardworking with a superior work ethic.

Dedicated in assisting with children and whanau treatment goals and enhancing their skills through coaching and support. Proven abilities in building relationships and resolving conflicts.

Developed a empathetic sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyles. Experience in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement through emotional support. Well-equipped with patience and stamina to handle adverse situations.

Compassionate with years of experience. Expert in. Proven history of taking initiative

Proactive worker committed to helping

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Social Worker

Stand Tu Maia
Rotorua, Midlands
08.2011 - Current
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Worked closely with case managers and clinical team to better coordinate intensive cases and individualized agency-centered services.
  • Assisted with discharge planning by coordinating referrals to transportation, housing, healthcare and social and spiritual services
  • Developed close working relationships with service providers to facilitated referral network for addressing mental health, trauma and social issues
  • Collaborated with community services and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Increased youth participation in pro-social activities through collaboration with therapist assistants and community resources.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Actively listened to clients' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Trauma Informed (ongoing training) and CPI Safety Intervention trained (Crisis Intervention )
  • Ongoing professional development in Managing Aggressive behaviour
  • Worked closely with case managers and clinical team to better coordinate intensive cases and individualized patient-centered services
  • Completed timely documentation in client care software
  • Interviewed clients family, caregivers and legal representatives
  • External & internal supervision
  • Current member of ANZASW
  • Fully Registered with Social Workers Registration Board NZ

Mentor

Stand Tu Maia
Rotorua, Midlands
02.2005 - 07.2011
  • Supported individuals with diagnosis to help develop communication, social and daily living skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
  • Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers
  • Attended professional groups/individuals for the purpose of working collaboratively
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified
  • Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions

Residential Support Worker

Stand Tu Maia
, Midlands
09.2003 - 06.2005
  • Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
  • Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for child well-being.
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and children in identifying potential.
  • Monitored and assisted children through individual service plans.
  • Used software programmes to record client care, condition, progress and concerns.

  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work

Te Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, BOP
04.2017

Level 4 - He Papa Te Kanga Te Ao Maori

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, AUK
08.2021

Trauma Informed And Person Centred Apporaches

Crisis Prevention CPI Safety Intervention
Stand Tu Maia (Crisis Intervention Institute)
02.2022

Motivational Interviewing

Stand Tu Maia
Stand Tu Maia
05.2021

Skills

  • Observation Documentation
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Needs Determination
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Activities of Daily Living Support
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Time Management
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Behavior mirroring
  • Client needs assessment
  • File management
  • Family services
  • Training and Development
  • Written Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Community Resources

walking swimming

I am a keen daily walker and swimming several times a week for my own optimum health and wellbeing. I enjoy time with family (especially grandkids).

I enjoy my friends and socialing with them when

Quote

He aha te mea nui o te ao he tangata, he tangata, he tangata What the most important thing in the world? It is the people

Timeline

Community Social Worker

Stand Tu Maia
08.2011 - Current

Mentor

Stand Tu Maia
02.2005 - 07.2011

Residential Support Worker

Stand Tu Maia
09.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work

Te Ohomai Institute of Technology

Level 4 - He Papa Te Kanga Te Ao Maori

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Trauma Informed And Person Centred Apporaches

Crisis Prevention CPI Safety Intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Stand Tu Maia

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