Kathryn Paruru
Auckland
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Communtiy Connector
Auckland City Mission
- Educated community members about their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities through workshops.
- Connected individuals with relevant resources and support networks for improved wellbeing.
- Increased awareness of available services by creating and distributing informative materials.
- Implemented strategies to address gaps in service provision or areas needing additional support within the community.
- Strengthened relationships between community members by facilitating open dialogues, workshops, and forums.
- Served as a liaison between the community and government agencies, advocating for resources and support on behalf of residents.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to residents navigating various social services systems.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Social Worker
Whanau Tahi LTD
2IC Programe Coordinator
Odyssey House Trust
Community Worker
Merivale Women Refuge
Kai Tautoko
Ministry Of Education
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked with children who had behavioral learning difficulties, through been Autistic, ADHD, and or having hearing and vision and speech impairments.
Whanau Ora Community Worker
Whanau Ora
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Established strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening skills, leading to higher levels of trust between individuals served.
- Promoted inclusivity by developing culturally sensitive programming tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse populations within the community.
- Improved community engagement by organizing regular events and workshops focused on local issues.
- Facilitated meaningful dialogue among diverse stakeholders, fostering greater understanding and collaboration among community members.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans, guiding the organization toward sustainable growth and increased impact within the community.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to address complex client needs holistically.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, enabling continuous improvement of services provided to the community.
- Designed creative interventions aimed at promoting positive behavior change among high-risk populations within the community.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in service provision within the community.
- Empowered clients through education about their rights and responsibilities as members of the broader society.
- Spearheaded advocacy efforts on behalf of underrepresented groups, amplifying their voices within decision-making processes.
- Home visits, office appointments, meeting with outside organisation's, while implementing plans for families out in communities.
Social Worker
Serco Prison
07.2012 - 04.2013
- 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 Client on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with clients, facilitating effective support and advocacy.
- Improved client access to community resources with thorough needs assessments and effective referral processes.
Timeline
Kai Tautoko
Ministry Of Education
06.2023 - 05.2024
Whanau Ora Community Worker
Whanau Ora
02.2021 - 02.2023
Social Worker
Serco Prison
07.2012 - 04.2013
Communtiy Connector
Auckland City Mission
Social Worker
Whanau Tahi LTD
2IC Programe Coordinator
Odyssey House Trust
Community Worker
Merivale Women Refuge
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