Heaven-lee Tahere
Tokoroa
Summary
Kiaora, Kia-orana, greetings. I have just completed my 5-year bicultural social work degree at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2024. My current goal is to find a role that will allow me to continue my practice with Tamariki and whānau.
My experience includes case management and advocacy from my placements at the Tokoroa Council of Social Services and South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust.
Excelled at connecting families with essential services, enhancing child welfare, and fostering community partnerships. Known for compassionate client interactions and exceptional organisational skills.
Despite challenging circumstances, I consistently try to achieve positive outcomes. I would be pleased to meet with you in person to discuss the role in more depth as well as what I can offer if this is of interest to you.
Ngā mihi
Heaven-lee Tahere. Empathetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with people and foster supportive relationships. Understanding of social services and community resources, coupled with skills in active listening and problem-solving. Committed to making positive impact on individuals and communities by providing essential support and guidance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker In Schools (SWISS)
Tokoroa Council of Social Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- I conducted one-on-one sessions with children who had been referred for their problems in the classroom environment.
- Implemented activities, both indoors and outdoors, to improve the behavior of the child who was referred for assistance.
- Consulted with parents and the child regarding the report of concern that had been referred from their school.
- Had a book on the child I was working with, detailing their progress, goals, and what needed to be accomplished.
- I kept case notes on everything I did when I visited a Tamariki in school with the program excces.
- Participated in other community events to promote the TCOSS S.W.I.S. services.
South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services
Well Being Support Worker
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through collaboration on joint projects.
- Leveraged partnerships with local businesses to secure donations or sponsorships supporting impactful programming.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and implementing various outreach programs.
- Led emergency response initiatives during crises, coordinating efforts to provide immediate support to affected community members.
- Provided home visits for the elderly. Performing a complete health check on them.
- Assisting the elderly with their hospital appointments, as well as taking them to get their daily essential needs.
- Working closely with occupational therapists and the Ministry of Health to obtain the necessary equipment for the elderly.
- Provided transportation to and from the South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust hall for the morning exercise program for the elderly.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of health care and food packages to people in need in the community.
- Assisted clients and whanau who were victims of domestic violence.
- Contributed to the creation of a workshop program to raise community awareness about diabetes.
- Assist in home visits to check on newborn pepe and tamariki health and well-being.
- Presented a workshop on sexual health, consent, depression, and anxiety to youth at Tokoroa High School.
- Intergrouped with other services which could be useful to my clients.
Education
Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work - Social Work
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Hamilton, NZ04-2025
Certificate in Bicultural Social Services - Certificate in Bicultural Social Services
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Tokoroa03-2020
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Policy Advocacy
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional computer literature
- Excellent organisational skills
- Presented in an effective manner
- Maintain a mature mindset
- Calm Nature
- Hold a full driving license
- Knowledge of the cultural context
- Trustworthy and reliable
- The ability to think quickly
- Adaptable to stressful environments
- A hard worker
- Attention to detail
- Client confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Child welfare experience
Timeline
Social Worker In Schools (SWISS)
Tokoroa Council of Social Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services
Well Being Support Worker
02.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work - Social Work
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Certificate in Bicultural Social Services - Certificate in Bicultural Social Services
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
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