HODAYA NURIT MILO
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with a proven track record at Charles Sturt University, excelling in interdisciplinary teamwork and client-focused interventions. Mastered empathy and problem-solving, significantly enhancing student and client outcomes. Spearheaded groundbreaking research and programs, achieving full capacity operation and presenting at an international conference. Committed to integrating professional and personal experiences for transformative community service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
ACADEMIC SOCIAL WORKER
School Of Social Work, Charles Sturt University
Wagga-Wagga, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Subject coordinator in the subjects: 'Welfare of Children and Youth in Aboriginal Communities'; 'Developing cross-cultural competencies'
- Facilitator of communication skills Workshops for Allied health students.
- Liaison officer and supervisor of social work students in work placement.
- Applied strong leadership, professionalism, and problem-solving skills to maintain students' relationships, workflow and learning in the workplace
- Helped at-risk students navigate challenging supervisory relationships.
PhD STUDY
Charles Sturt University
Wagga-Wagga, Australia
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Crafted comprehensive research proposal on Addiction & healing dynamics in Aboriginal community in collaboration with two supervisors.
- Developed Indigenous research method for the research
- Accomplishments - presented the research method in the International conference of Social Work in Melbourne 2014
PROGRAM MANAGER
Kiryat Shlomo Hospital
, Israel
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed an experimental program for addiction diagnosis in patients with comorbid conditions.
- Directed a multidisciplinary team of medical and allied health professionals.
- Directed daily program functions, ensuring adherence to policies.
- Coordinated with community services and government committees to secure long-term client placements.
- Delivered program review and suggested necessary enhancements before budget talks.
- Achieved full capacity operation, accommodating 22 residents.
INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS CULTURE AND HISTORY
Private travel and study
Wagga-Wagga, Australia
04.2010 - 08.2010
- Traveled and developed connections with Aboriginal people, elders, and community groups.
- Gained knowledge of Aboriginal people's history and culture
- Received guidance from Indigenous affairs officer at NSW Government.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Ambulatory Addiction Treatment Centre
Tiberias, Israel
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Provided individual and family therapy for clients dealing with drug addiction.
- Specialized in trauma-informed therapy.
- Case management and reaching out.
- Restoration of relationships in families with drugs addicts after rehab.
SOCIAL WORKER
Self-employed
Ilanyia, Israel
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Individual and family therapy.
- Provided consultation services for boarding school concerning substance abuse programs.
Business Owner
Nurit Sprouts
Ilanyia, Israel
03.2004 - 08.2008
- Established successful organic sprouting enterprise.
- Promoted sprouts to businesses in the food sector.
LECTURER
Western Galilee College
Yad-Natan, Israel
01.1997 - 12.2001
- Facilitated workshops on peer support and guidance in therapeutic settings for drug addicts.
- Curriculum development.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Mishmar Lahayim Therapeutic Community
Lower Galilee, Israel
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed the professional therapeutic program and daily operations, in compliance with policies and regulations.
- Led interdisciplinary team of medical, allied health professionals, and peer workers.
- Established connections with community services and stakeholders to support graduates of the program on their return to the community
- Supervised social work students
- Specialised in treating PTSD within individual and group therapy settings.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Mishmar Lahayim Therapeutic Community
Lower Galilee, Israel
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Provided therapy for individuals and families, in individual, small groups, and large groups settings, in a therapeutic community for drugs addicts
- Case management
- Educated families about drugs addiction and the soul of the addicted person
- Restored relationships between addicted parents and children in foster care.
- Developed a model of working with a group of families.
SOCIAL WORKER
Hodayot Boarding School
Lower Galilee, Israel
10.1991 - 10.1993
- Provided individual and group support to youth in a boarding school.
- Case management
- Coordinated support efforts with teachers, community services, and welfare ministry committees.
Education
Ph.D. - Theology And Social Psychology
Alphacrucis College
Sydney, NSW, AustraliaMaster of Arts - Social Work
University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel01.1999
Graduate Certificate - Addictions Treatment
The Central School of Social Workers
Tel-Aviv, Israel01.1998
Graduate Certificate - Psychotherapy Through Creativity And Expression
University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel01.1991
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Deep listening
- Needs assessment and intervention planning
- Client focused
- Service focused
- Dealing with stressful situations
- Creating safe place
- Avoiding and/or containing trauma triggers
- Able to work autonomously
- Well organized
- Practical
- Team player
- Networking with community services and stakeholders
- Advocating for clients
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Comprehending complex issues and situations
- Thinking out of the box
- Initiative
- Quick learner
- Trustworthy
- Passionate
- Committed to cause
- Purposeful
- Elaboration
- Sense of humor
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Integrating professional and personal experience for the benefit of clients
- Clear boundaries
- Innovative
Affiliations
- AASW - The Australian Association of the Social Workers
- AAJS - The Australian Association of Jewish Studies
- Medical Qigong School NZ
- Tree Croppers Auckland
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACADEMIC SOCIAL WORKER
School Of Social Work, Charles Sturt University
01.2018 - 12.2022
PhD STUDY
Charles Sturt University
01.2013 - 07.2015
PROGRAM MANAGER
Kiryat Shlomo Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2013
INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS CULTURE AND HISTORY
Private travel and study
04.2010 - 08.2010
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Ambulatory Addiction Treatment Centre
01.2007 - 11.2009
Business Owner
Nurit Sprouts
03.2004 - 08.2008
SOCIAL WORKER
Self-employed
01.2001 - 01.2009
PROGRAM MANAGER
Mishmar Lahayim Therapeutic Community
01.1998 - 01.2001
LECTURER
Western Galilee College
01.1997 - 12.2001
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Mishmar Lahayim Therapeutic Community
01.1996 - 01.1998
SOCIAL WORKER
Hodayot Boarding School
10.1991 - 10.1993
Ph.D. - Theology And Social Psychology
Alphacrucis College
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Haifa
Graduate Certificate - Addictions Treatment
The Central School of Social Workers
Graduate Certificate - Psychotherapy Through Creativity And Expression
University of Haifa
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Haifa
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