Leanne Cobbald
Summary
With four grown sons ranging from 38 to 24 years old, I have gained valuable experience in adapting and navigating through life's challenges. As a proud Nanny of six grandchildren, ages 5 to the upcoming addition in February 2025, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to this position. Prioritizing a healthy work-life balance and maintaining a strong work ethic are my top priorities. I excel in hard work, organization, and efficiency, and I genuinely enjoy interacting with individuals from diverse cultures, always providing a friendly and helpful approach. Motivated by achieving outstanding results, I possess excellent time management skills, am self-directed, and can be relied upon for my honesty and reliability.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Lead
Te Whanau Pataka
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect, inclusivity, and empathy while providing a safe space for whanau to share their stories and to add to their Oranga1
- Walked alongside whanau while encouraging/guiding them to achieve their personal goals.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- lead out our Audit for Oranga Tamaraki Social contract
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Co wrote our Wakamana doucument for the RPF.
- Kept a track of our wage sheets
- Supported with the Annaul AGM and 30th Cellebration festitivies.
- Supported with National Karakia
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
First Care Practitioner
Youth Horizons
01.2017 - 08.2022
- I engage with whᾱnau/ families to deliver Triple P to reduce behavioural and emotional difficulties in tamaraki by empowering parents with strategies to reduce parents use of coercive and punitive methods of discipline, improve communication, and reduce parental stress
- I maintain a good working relationship with our stake holders by providing regular updates on whanau/family progress
- At the end of the program, I complete a written report which whanau view first and then a copy is sent to Oranga Tamaraki
- Developed long-lasting relationships with whanau / families, fostering trust and a safe space for whanau/families to share their story/journey
- The ability to over deliver to contract obligations.
Whanau/Family Support Social Worker
Rostrevor House Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Audit and reporting, and empowering Whanau/family by individual goal setting challenging behaviours i.e., ADHD; ODD and other Mental Health related diagnoses
- I support Whanau with Psychologists and Psychiatrists appointments
- Developed and facilitated programmes: (COPMIA driven) DRUMA (Developing Resilience and Understanding in Mental Health and Addictions)
- Facilitation of 123 Magic developed by Dr Phelan
- Areas covering Hamilton and Te Awamutu, updating case management onto ‘Wild Bamboo' and Excess
- Completed Registration - 8965
Foster Carer
Youth Horizon Trust
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Fulltime and Respite caring for children with special needs and behavioural problems
Apparel Team Member
Kmart
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Merchandising, price integrity, stock monitoring and processing
Customer service/ retail position
Hallenstein Bros Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Duties included: stock control, pricing and assistance in the office as required
Education
Bachelor of Science - Te Tohu Paetahi Nga Poutoko Whakarara Oranga Bicul
Te Oranga0 Oranga0
Hamilton, NZ12-2017
Skills
- Ability to Supervise
- Self Motivated
- Loyalty & Honesty
- Leadership Qualities
- Positive Outlook
- Team Player
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work with diversity of cultures
- Ability to over deliver
Accomplishments
2/12/2024 - Addictions 101 - Blue Print
03/09/2024 - Substance use & Taiohi - Jo Claridge
27/10/2023 - Truma Informed Toolbox - Oranga Tamaraki - Compass seminar
21/09/2023 - Rangatahi Maori - Oranga Tamaraki- Compass seminars
25/092002 – Children and You, Parenting Programme – Whakawetea Kaporeihana
05/04/2005 – Live Life Passionately – Life Works
29/05/2008 – Understanding and Managing Stress – Blue Print
07/03/2012 – Maltreatment and Family Violence – Child Youth and Family & NZ Family Foster Care Federation
15/04/2014 – Synthetic Cannabis Legal Highs – Care NZ
13/06/2014 – Introduction to Health & Disability Code of Rights – Tau Smith
13/05/2014 - COMPIA Training – Western Bay of Plenty Trust
➢ 12/08/2014 – SNAPS Training – Internal Cluster Dr Jo McClintock
15/09/2014 – Treatment/Recovery Plan Training – Internal Cluster Heidi Oranga3 & Dr Oranga0 Loy
12/11/2014 - COMPIA Training – Western Bay of Plenty Trust
05/12/2014 – An Introduction to Infant Mental Health & the First Year - Dr Denise Guy
➢ 16/03/2015 – Perinatal & Infant Mental Health
Workshop 2
Attachment & Caregiving with Denise Guy
Certification
2/12/2024 - Addictions 101 - Blue Print
03/09/2024 - Substance use & Taiohi - Jo Claridge
27/10/2023 - Truma Informed Toolbox - Oranga Tamaraki - Compass seminar
21/09/2023 - Rangatahi Maori - Oranga Tamaraki- Compass seminars
Timeline
Program Lead
Te Whanau Pataka
08.2022 - Current
First Care Practitioner
Youth Horizons
01.2017 - 08.2022
Whanau/Family Support Social Worker
Rostrevor House Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Foster Carer
Youth Horizon Trust
01.2004 - 01.2014
Apparel Team Member
Kmart
01.2000 - 01.2004
Customer service/ retail position
Hallenstein Bros Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1995
2/12/2024 - Addictions 101 - Blue Print
03/09/2024 - Substance use & Taiohi - Jo Claridge
27/10/2023 - Truma Informed Toolbox - Oranga Tamaraki - Compass seminar
21/09/2023 - Rangatahi Maori - Oranga Tamaraki- Compass seminars
Bachelor of Science - Te Tohu Paetahi Nga Poutoko Whakarara Oranga Bicul
Te Oranga0 Oranga0
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