Govind Nair
Social Work
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker intern
Holy Cross Hospital and Mental Health Centre
- 2013
- Provided counseling and case management services to diverse population of clients by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clients received comprehensive care, including medical and psychiatric services, housing assistance, and vocational training.
Social Worker intern
Regional Cancer Centre
- 2013
- Provided counseling and case management services to diverse population of clients by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clients received comprehensive care, including medical and psychiatric services, housing assistance, and vocational training.
Social Worker intern
Lourdes Hospital
- 2013
- Provided counselling and case management services to diverse population of clients by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clients received comprehensive care, including medical and psychiatric services, housing assistance, and vocational training.
Social Worker intern
Kunjachan Missionary Bhavan
2012
- Provided counseling and case management services to diverse population of clients by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clients received comprehensive care, including medical and psychiatric services, housing assistance, and vocational training.
Youth Justice Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry For Children
07.2023 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Casual Residential Case Leader
Te Puna Wai O Tuhinapo Youth Justice Residence
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple young people with diverse needs.
- Worked with medical teams, youth workers, young people and families to implement effective plans.
Residential Youth Worker
Te Puna Wai O Tuhinapo- Youth Justice
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Supporting young people by providing them with professional care and protection.
Support Co-ordinator Youth
Hohepa Canterbury
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Supporting people with intellectual disability to achieve their goals through professional interventions.
Volunteer Diversional Therapist
WindsorCare
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team to support the clients having difficulties in leading their lives.
Education
Diploma - Child And Youth Counselling
The Career Academy
New Zealand03.2024
Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Intl) -
The Career Academy, New Zealand
01.2017
Postgraduate diploma in Health Services Management (NZQA Level-7) and Certificate in Cultural Studies Powhiri & Treaty of Waitangy -
Aspire2/Ntec,New Zealand
07.2016
Master's degree in Social Work (specialized in Medical & Psychiatry) -
Mar Augusthinose College,India
04.2014
Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communication Studies -
Mar Augusthinose College,India
2012
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis intervention
- Counselling
- Community outreach
- Advocacy
- Needs assessments
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation and record-keeping
Accomplishments
Published a research thesis in 2014 on Social Networking Sites and its Associated Problems in Children within the age group of 10-14.
Certification
Registered Social Worker, SWRB No:7648
Current Annual Practising Certificate: Yes
References Available
Available upon request
Driver License
Yes, 1
Career Statement
I believe that I am a professional social worker who can bring about the desired change in the lives of people and community I deal with. I also assure that my commitment when it comes to profession will remain unswerving, come what may.
Timeline
Youth Justice Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry For Children
07.2023 - Current
Casual Residential Case Leader
Te Puna Wai O Tuhinapo Youth Justice Residence
06.2023 - 07.2023
Residential Youth Worker
Te Puna Wai O Tuhinapo- Youth Justice
03.2019 - 02.2023
Support Co-ordinator Youth
Hohepa Canterbury
12.2017 - 08.2018
Volunteer Diversional Therapist
WindsorCare
02.2017 - 12.2017
Social Worker intern
Holy Cross Hospital and Mental Health Centre
- 2013
Social Worker intern
Regional Cancer Centre
- 2013
Social Worker intern
Lourdes Hospital
- 2013
Social Worker intern
Kunjachan Missionary Bhavan
2012
Diploma - Child And Youth Counselling
The Career Academy
Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Intl) -
The Career Academy, New Zealand
Postgraduate diploma in Health Services Management (NZQA Level-7) and Certificate in Cultural Studies Powhiri & Treaty of Waitangy -
Aspire2/Ntec,New Zealand
Master's degree in Social Work (specialized in Medical & Psychiatry) -
Mar Augusthinose College,India
Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communication Studies -
Mar Augusthinose College,India
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