Eben David Pekeur
Whenuapai,AUK
Summary
Experienced Case Planner with a successful track record in managing complex caseloads and delivering comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Skilled in assessing client needs and developing customized action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Department of Corrections
09.2016 - Current
- Same as mentioned above
Case Manager
Serco New Zealand
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Develop either a standard or enhanced offender plan for allocated prisoners which meet the required standards and provide a briefing on the offender plan to the Corrections Officer assigned to the prisoner
- Proactively remain informed on prisoner progress and events through regular liaison with Corrections Officers and access to prisoner information
- Encourage prisoner motivation using a range of techniques and tools including motivational interviewing
- Monitor prisoner progress against the plan and regularly review prisoner plans ensuring all rehabilitation and reintegration interventions and services are provided to the prisoner according to the standards set for standard and enhanced case management
- Develop and maintain effective networks (including within the Department and both government and community based to) to assist with the reintegration of prisoners
- Ensure reintegration needs of prisoner are met prior to release including preparation of individual release plans in consultation with post-prison providers if required
- Liaise with Probation Officers on a regular basis to facilitate ‘seamless’ transitions from prison to the community
- Provide timely support and advice to Corrections Officers
- Undertake the specialist assessment of prisoners including early identification of needs and priorities and recommending prisoner for either standard or enhanced case management as allocated by the Principal Case Manager
- Undertake an assessment interview with prisoners assigned to caseload
- Keep timely and accurate notes for each prisoner for inclusions on their personal file
- Ensure that prisoners attending a Parole Board hearing have the required reports and support and ensure that the reports are provided in a timely manner and meet the required standard
- Monitor NZ Parole Board decisions and ensure that all necessary post-Parole Board actions are completed
Practitioner
Odyssey House
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Provides assessment, treatment and management of clients/tangata whaiora to achieve effective client outcomes and client satisfaction
- Facilitates consultation and liaison with clients/tangata whaiora and their family/whanau
- Participates in the education and follow-up of the client/tangata whaiora and family/whanau and relevant others regarding his/her treatment plan
- Participates fully in multi-disciplinary team meetings and is involved in integrated treatment planning
- Is responsible for undertaking clinical and non-clinical tasks within own scope of practice as directed by the team leader or clinical leader as appropriate
- Role models best clinical practice when undertaking individual and group clinical work with clients
- Is aware of when and how to seek assistance if tasks are outside of scope of practice and knowledge level
- Facilitates groups and supervises and guides support workers
- Delegates tasks to support workers that are in their scope of practice
- Drug screening and competency with the issuing of medication
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections NZ
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Undertake sentence management with assigned prisoners
- Encourage and facilitate participation in rehabilitation programmes
- Support other staff in the application of sentence management
- Facilitate dispute resolution for prisoner grievances
- Coach Prisoners and apply pro-social modelling behaviours and active management
- Carry out formal 'At Risk' & 'Immediate Needs' assessments as well as induction interviews
- Prepare reports and complete required documentation in accordance with PPM or administration procedures
- Liaise with other units, related agencies and individuals to establish and maintain unit and overall prison effectiveness
- Identify and report on suggested improvements on work methods to achieve unit’s purpose
Correctional Officer Grade 1
Department of Correctional Services South Africa
03.1997 - 09.2008
- Providing detention that is humane, safe, and secure, doing searches daily to keep the prison safe and to ensure that health & safety regulations are adhere to
- Providing needs-based rehabilitation- communicating with family members
- Reintegrating offenders into communities
- Attending Parole Board hearing and providing feedback to the Board in terms of offender’s behavior and reintegrative tasks whilst incarcerated
- Escorting duties to court appearance and hospital guarding of offenders whilst attending medical appointments or staying over in hospital for health/medical treatment
- Planning of staff’s leave requests and rostered duties as per daily duty schedule
Education
No Degree - National Certificate in Offender Management (Level
New Zealand Corrections Government Training
New Zealand 02-2014
BA - Health Science & Social Services: Specialization in Psychological Counseling
University of South Africa
01.2011
South African National Senior Certificate -
01.1992
Skills
- Case management
- Organization and multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Positive attitude
- Documentation proficiency
- Records management
- Care coordination
References
- Gert Volschenk, Operations Manager: Odyssey House, 09 828 6271, gertv@odyssey.org.nz
- Carl Thompson, Senior Housing Manager: Kainga Ora (Housing New Zealand), 0212778234, carl.thompson@kaingaora.govt.nz
- Nellie Stallworthy, Service Manager: Department of Corrections, 027 246 9188, nellie.stallworthy@corrections.govt.nz
Quote
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does" - William James
Certification
I was a DAPAANZ registered Councillor but has not renewed my registration since 2016. I have attended and completed the following workshops: Effective Interventions for Clients Affected by Addiction and Personality Disorders, Effective Interventions for Clients Affected by Addiction and Co-Existing Problems (CEP) and Alcohol and Other Drug Training Suicide and Depression.
Timeline
Case Manager
Department of Corrections
09.2016 - Current
Case Manager
Serco New Zealand
03.2015 - 09.2016
Practitioner
Odyssey House
10.2014 - 03.2015
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections NZ
10.2009 - 10.2014
Correctional Officer Grade 1
Department of Correctional Services South Africa
03.1997 - 09.2008
BA - Health Science & Social Services: Specialization in Psychological Counseling
University of South Africa
South African National Senior Certificate -
No Degree - National Certificate in Offender Management (Level
New Zealand Corrections Government Training
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