Linda Metuakore Paealiki
Mangere Bridge,Auckland
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 25 years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of vulnerable people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for whanau resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Empathic and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with whanau from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for whanau and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor Wellbeing Specialist
Kainga Ora Home & Communities
Mangere, Auckland
11.2021 - 04.2023
- As a trusted Advisor Well being I work methodical, detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Case consultation with 40 Senior Housing Managers to navigate, guide and support plans
- Used strategic critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make robust plans with Managers.
- Attended meetings related to program development, budgeting, grant writing.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client information, progress notes, assessments.
- Responded quickly and efficiently when emergency situations arise requiring immediate attention from a supervisor.
- Conducted performance reviews of social work staff to identify areas of improvement.
Kaiawhina Family Harm Specialist
New Zealand Police
Otahuhu, Auckland
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Working with Police and service providers to support our whanau
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability
- Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new situations and open to new idealogy
- Managed work load to time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Receiving tasking from SAM table, NGO Coalition teams, MDCAT teams, Police internally
- Using de-escalation and communication skills to immediate risk and irate whanau
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress and address any concerns.
- Identified opportunities to enhance specialization resulting in increased efficiency.
Clinical Practice Lead
Tongan Health Society
Onehunga, Auckland
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided leadership in creating a positive work environment for staff members by promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Worked closely with physicians on clinical matters such as coding accuracy, patient care protocols.
- Maintained knowledge of applicable laws related to healthcare administration and management.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Organized personalized discharge plans to oversee safe and effective reintegration.
Senior Practice Leader
VisionWest Community Trust
Glen Eden - Otahuhu, Auckland
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss challenges and successes within the practice.
- Cultivated relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate collaboration across teams.
Social Worker Case Manager
Salvation Army Epsom Lodge
Epsom, Auckland
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Reviewed casework documentation for accuracy, clarity, detail and objectivity relevant to caseload.
- Conducted long and short-term program planning to improve methods and procedures.
- Acted as a liaison between multiple agencies providing assistance to clients.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma In Frontline Management & Leadership - Organisational Leadership
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ02-2017
Bachelor Degree in Social Services in Bi Culturalism - Social Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ03-2010
Certificate in Counselling - Counselling
Christian Counselling Church
Auckland, NZ01-2008
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision - External Supervision
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ02-2020
Skills
- Problem strategic solver with outcomes for Te Ao Maori, Pasifika and Migrants whanau
- Conflict management & complexity resolution in case consultation with the team
- Leadership participation in group discussion
- Specialist in referral assessments
- Legal, Policy & Legislation knowledgeable
- Good listener, pro active communicator & exceptional team player
- Leadership Qualities
- Experience with western, pacific island and te ao maori cultural models of practice
- Extensive knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi, tikanga and nga takepu principles
- Cultural awareness, cultural competence and cultural appropriateness
- Mutual stakeholder relationship with Marae, community NGO and Government agencies
- Collaborate partnership approach
- Time management / robust planning / risk assessor / methodical practice
- De escalating training skills for high risk/ precarious situations in terms of safety
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff monitoring / peer supervision, facilitating / training of professional boundaries and practice
Reference
- Amelia SETEFANO, Manukau Housing Team Leader, Kainga Ora Home & Communities, 021648102
- Senior Sergeant Stan NIKORO, New Zealand Police, Otahuhu Police Station, 021904889
Timeline
Advisor Wellbeing Specialist
Kainga Ora Home & Communities
11.2021 - 04.2023
Kaiawhina Family Harm Specialist
New Zealand Police
05.2019 - 11.2021
Clinical Practice Lead
Tongan Health Society
11.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Practice Leader
VisionWest Community Trust
08.2016 - 05.2018
Social Worker Case Manager
Salvation Army Epsom Lodge
08.2014 - 05.2016
Postgraduate Diploma In Frontline Management & Leadership - Organisational Leadership
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Bachelor Degree in Social Services in Bi Culturalism - Social Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Certificate in Counselling - Counselling
Christian Counselling Church
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision - External Supervision
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
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