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Jennifer Shepheard

Whangarei,Woodhill

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

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Caseworker

Salvation Army Bridge
08.2019 - 10.2023
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
  • Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.

Social Worker in School

Ngapuhi Social Services
04.2009 - 09.2012

Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviours modification.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.

Social Worker

Te Uri O Hau Iwi Social Services
01.2001 - 02.2004
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

Education

Post Grad Kaitiakitanga/Bicultural Supervision - Social Work

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Mangere, NZ
02.2023

Bachelor of Science -

Northland Polytecnic
Whangarei, NZ
02.2009

Skills

  • Records Management
  • Client Engagement
  • Case Information Confidentiality
  • Client Interaction
  • Networking & referrals
  • Whanaungatanga Relationships building with whanau
  • Alcohol & Drugs program facilitatorf

Timeline

Caseworker

Salvation Army Bridge
08.2019 - 10.2023

Social Worker in School

Ngapuhi Social Services
04.2009 - 09.2012

Social Worker

Te Uri O Hau Iwi Social Services
01.2001 - 02.2004

Post Grad Kaitiakitanga/Bicultural Supervision - Social Work

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Bachelor of Science -

Northland Polytecnic
Jennifer Shepheard