Cheryl Kingi
Nelson,Victory
Summary
Competent Senior Clinician/Social Worker offering multi-disciplinary approach to whanau/client care. Eager to utilize 20 years of experience to help improve whanau /tangata whaiora wellbeing and lifestyle. Positive and friendly people-person with organized and diligent attitude. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare and social issues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
WellStop
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Provide brief Interventions, assessment and treatment plans to Children, Youth and their families in need of specialist intervention in regard to their Harmful and Problematic sexual behaviour
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patient clients
Mental Health Practitioner
Tu Ora
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Provide counselling to the wider Wellington population via GP, self and specialist referrals
Child and Family Services Social Worker
Barnardos
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide Social Work support and in-home parenting education and support to families in the Nelson region
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues
- Provide and implement treatment plans/outcomes assessed
- Update client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid or healthcare providers
Family Whanau Worker
Motueka Family Service Centre
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Provide Social Work support, facilitate a parenting program and provide in-home parenting education and support to families in the Tasman region
- Update client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records
- Educated families of community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid or healthcare providers
Co-Ordinator Youth Services
YMCA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide Youth led services and programs to motivate and encourage high risk young people from low socio economic backgrounds
Social Worker
Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata Trust
06.2006 - 12.2013
- AOD Youth Social Worker/Alcohol and Drug clinician
- Nelson Marlborough District Health Board – Alcohol and Drug Youth worker – to assist and provide the Nelson community with education, assessment and treatment of Alcohol and Drug issues
- Nelson Youth Court – managed youth justice intake referrals, provided advice and support to the court schools, families and young people
- This included 1-1 mentoring, counseling and advocacy for families and young people in regard to Alcohol and Drug, education, offending and social issues
- Ministry Social Development – Youth Social Worker – to liaise with statutory agencies, NGO, families and young people in the Nelson City Area, offering support, advocacy, counseling and 1-1 mentoring to ‘at risk youth’ and their families
- Primary Health Organisation – Support worker and activities assistant for the MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it) program
- A Health and Nutrition program aimed at children and their families who may need more support, education and encouragement with making healthier choices
Caregiver
Child Youth and Family
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Provided full time in home care to children and young people under the supervision and care of Child Youth and Family services
Team Leader/Shift Co-Ordinator
HYPE – GS/Nelson Street Ambassadors
01.2004 - 01.2011
- To liaise with Maori Wardens, Nelson Police, Night Watch during summer events and patrol Nelson and Tasman CBD night club and entertainment areas
- To assist in the safety of Nelson Youth and visitors to the city who are enjoying the night life and beach areas in our region during the summer season
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise
Youth Mentor/Program Co-Ordinator
The New Hub
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Coordinated and developed a program aimed at assisting Young Women enrolled in secondary school and involved in chronic truanting
- Managing a Youth café and supervising young people to assist in customer service, cleaning and stocktaking
- Listening and responding to Youth and their issues and providing them with safer options and a safe space to meet
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Counseling - Major Endorsed CBT
University of Otago
Wellington, NZ11-2019
Diploma Alcohol And Drug Studies - Addiction
Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington, NZ08-2014
Bachelor's Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Wellington, NZ11-2008
Diploma Social Work - Social Work
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson, New Zealand, NZ11-2005
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Multicultural competence
- Confident
- Approachable
- Loyal
- Honest
- Excellent skills in program development
- Time Management
- Record Keeping
Accomplishments
2000 Kia Tau Te Rangimarie Kohanga Reo - Committee Secretary
2002 Service and Food Workers Union - Union Delegate
2003 Te Wananga O Aotearoa- Completed Mahi Ora Program (Work and Life skills program)
2005 Te Wananga O Aotearoa – Completed Mauri Ora Program (Tikanga Maori program)
2006 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology – Completed Te Ara Reo (NCEA Level 1 Te Reo)
2006 Child Youth and Family – Violence Intervention program & approved caregiver
2008 Te Wananga O Aotearoa – Bachelor Social Work
2010 Triple Care – First Aid Certificate
2011 Co co-ordinated and developed program for Waiata and Te Reo playgroup
2011 Co co-ordinated and developed program for Girls Youth Group
2016 Attended Kura Reo Otautahi
2017 Attended Kura Reo Arowhenua
2017 Attended Kia Kurapa Tuahiwi
2018 Social Workers Registration Board (gained membership).
2019 QPR training – completed Suicide intervention training – Adult focused
2020 QPR training – completed Suicide intervention training – Youth focused
2021 AIM assessment training U12 – assessment and treatment planning for Under 12 year olds displaying HSB.
2023 Attended Kura Reo Arahura
2023 Attended Okawa Reo Makaawhio
2024 Attended Okawa Reo Amuri
2024 Attended Kura Reo Arahura
2024 Attended Okawa Reo Arahura
2025 Currently studying Level 3 Te Ara Reo - Te Wananga Aotearoa
Certification
Social Workers Registration Board: Registered Social Worker since 2018
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinician
WellStop
04.2021 - 04.2023
Mental Health Practitioner
Tu Ora
01.2019 - 04.2021
Child and Family Services Social Worker
Barnardos
08.2017 - 06.2018
Family Whanau Worker
Motueka Family Service Centre
12.2015 - 08.2017
Co-Ordinator Youth Services
YMCA
07.2014 - 05.2016
Social Worker
Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata Trust
06.2006 - 12.2013
Caregiver
Child Youth and Family
01.2006 - 01.2011
Team Leader/Shift Co-Ordinator
HYPE – GS/Nelson Street Ambassadors
01.2004 - 01.2011
Youth Mentor/Program Co-Ordinator
The New Hub
01.2004 - 01.2006
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Counseling - Major Endorsed CBT
University of Otago
Diploma Alcohol And Drug Studies - Addiction
Wellington Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Diploma Social Work - Social Work
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
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