Lexi Kilismanis - Manuel
Wellington
Summary
I am self motivated, organised and have a high level of enthusiasm and professionalism. I bring a diverse range of skills and experience that I have gained and developed throughout my working career. Being dedicated and resourceful with excellent communication skills assist me to contribute positively and efficiently to any role or team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/ Advocate
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
- Interview clients, families, to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with other agencies and completed relevant referrals.
- Connecting families and clients with community resources.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients.
- Assist 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.
- Guide clients through navigation of legal and healthcare systems, improving their access to necessary services.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and organisation's,facilitating effective support and advocacy.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Assist clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Assist with applications and collect required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
House Manager
@ Kilismanis-Manuel Whanau
12.2021 - Current
- Anticipated needs of family members by staying informed about their, schedules, priorities and health needs.
- Manage the high health requirements of children with special needs.
- Enhanced family satisfaction with household management by addressing concerns promptly and efficiency.
- Maintaining a safe environment for family members at all times.
- Managing all aspects of a busy and productive house hold.
Tenancy Coordinator ( Casual)
The Salvation Army
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Entered data, generated reports.
- Rent arrears recovery
- Gathered and organized materials to support tenancy processes.
- Administration as required
Volunteer / Social Worker? Food Bank Assistant
The Salvation Army
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients and families to assess needs.
- Advocacy at Work and Income to access entitlements.
- Referrals as required
- Food bank, restocking, packing food parcels,delivering, collecting and networking with donors.
Tenancy Coordinator for SASH
The Salvation Army
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Preparing Tenancy Documents
- Tenancy Administration
- Property Inspections
- Invoicing
- Rent arrears recovery
- Work and Income advocacy
- Accounts
- Social Work as required
- Networking with other agencies
- Work and Income advocacy
- Maintaining well-organised documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Social & Emergency Housing Tenancy Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Administration
- Securing new properties
- Organising Maintenance
- Rent Arrears recovery
- Inspections
- Fully Furnish and fit out houses
- Food Bank duties
- Social Work when required
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Property Manager
Managemyproperty
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Manged all aspects of Tenancies
- Managed between 100-180 properties
- Advertising
- Processing tenant applications
- Viewings
- Inspections
- Administration
- Banking
- Rent arrears recovery
- Securing new business
- Net Working
- Court ( Tenancy Tribunal)
- Customer Service
- Completed Opening & Closing Inspecitons
Education
Bachelor of Social Work-Biculturalism in Practice -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Porirua, NZ01-2013
Certificate in Social Work -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Porirua, NZ01-2010
Accounting Level 1 - Accounting
Open Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ01-2006
Skills
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Assessment skills
- Client needs assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Community resources
- Community referrals
Timeline
Social Worker/ Advocate
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
House Manager
@ Kilismanis-Manuel Whanau
12.2021 - Current
Tenancy Coordinator ( Casual)
The Salvation Army
04.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer / Social Worker? Food Bank Assistant
The Salvation Army
02.2020 - 03.2021
Tenancy Coordinator for SASH
The Salvation Army
06.2019 - 02.2020
Social & Emergency Housing Tenancy Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2019 - 06.2019
Property Manager
Managemyproperty
02.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Social Work-Biculturalism in Practice -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Certificate in Social Work -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Accounting Level 1 - Accounting
Open Polytechnic
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