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Christa Pearson

Christa Pearson

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

An enthusiastic, friendly and approachable individual with a passion for creativity and innovation. A fast learner with incredible attention to detail who can deliver results quickly. A motivated and passionate employee offering a strong work ethic and positive attitude to contribute to an energetic team.

Work History

Probation Officer

Department Of Corrections
Christchurch
2022 - Current
  • Advised and monitored movement of criminal offenders who are on probation
  • Built strong relationships with a large caseload, supporting them through rehabilitation and reducing risk to themselves and the community
  • Worked closely with offenders’ whānau, programme facilitators and community work supervisors as well as other agencies including Work and Income, The Salvation Army, NZ Police and Oranga Tamariki
  • Coordinated accurate and detailed reports under-pressure to be used in court hearings

Housing Case Worker

LinkPeople
Hamilton
2020 - 2022
  • Work closely alongside tangata whaiora and whanau to identify their housing needs and support them to overcome barriers to housing
  • Build strong relationships with tangata whai ora through manaakitanga and rapport
  • Support tangata whaiora to transition from mental health residential services and emergency housing into independent housing
  • Work in collaboration with other teams and agencies to identify social needs and link in on-going supports for clients who have moved into permanent housing in order to help them sustain their housing
  • Worked closely with residential providers and mental health clinical teams to review goals and provide housing solutions
  • Transitioned into "supportive landlord" role after housing had been acquired
  • Analyzed clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management

Gambling Customer Service Representative

TAB
Wellington
2019 - 2020
  • Harm Minimization
  • Conflict Management
  • Maintained professionalism and adapted to aggressive and violent behaviors
  • Initiated conversations with customers showing signs of problem gambling and encouraged them to seek help
  • Established trusting relationships with those experiencing addiction
  • Relayed information and useful resources for gambling support
  • Provided customer service, taking verbal bets and managing large transactions

Education

Probationary Studies / Pou Hapori Iho

Ara Poutama Aotearoa
2022

Police Studies Certificate -

Unitec
2020

University Entrance + NCEA Level 1,2,3

Hillcrest High School
2018

Skills

  • Creative
  • Exceptional Communication Skills
  • Motivated, Enthusiastic & Passionate
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Friendly & Approachable
  • Quick Learner
  • Responsible & Reliable
  • Tech Savvy
  • Dedicated to helping others
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Conflict Management

Accomplishments

  • Director of Halswell Drama Groups Production of 'Happy Days' 2023
  • Self-employed as an Event Entertainer and Wedding Singer
  • Experience organizing events, leading change and promoting wellness in previous workplaces

Timeline

Probation Officer

Department Of Corrections
2022 - Current

Housing Case Worker

LinkPeople
2020 - 2022

Gambling Customer Service Representative

TAB
2019 - 2020

Probationary Studies / Pou Hapori Iho

Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Police Studies Certificate -

Unitec

University Entrance + NCEA Level 1,2,3

Hillcrest High School

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