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Marina Rewiri

Whakatane

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Carer

Dept. of Human Services
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • In 2021 I took on the role of fulltime carer for my 5 grandchildren aged from 10 to 16 years
  • Creating a stable and safe environment for the children
  • Addressing all health & wellbeing concerns
  • Sourcing an appropriate psychologist to emotional support
  • Advocating for supports
  • Participate in monthly carer group for support and information


Senior Case Manager

VACCA- Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provision of intensive support for Aboriginal families whose children were at risk of being removed from their home
  • Advocacy, referral & support
  • Build relationships with service users, internal & external services, & capacity of service user.
  • Undertake all components of case management and casework support to ensure compliance.
  • Compliance with VACCAs code of conduct and adopt and maintain the organisations value

Senior Kinship Case Worker

VACCA- Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Advocacy, referral and support for children and other vulnerable members of the community for Aboriginal children and communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate, and respectful way.
  • Undertake all components of case management and casework support to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the service
  • Ensure all reporting documents and tools e.g Looking After Children framework and documentation are completed
  • Work independently and within a team and participate in regular supervision, training sessions, team meetings as required


Client Engagement Co-ordinator

EW Tipping
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Manage 2-3 residential service facilities
  • Demonstrate of practice principles that aligns with Disability Standards, the Disability Act, and the companies organisation values, policies and procedures
  • Built and maintained relationships with community organizations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and qualities to improve and develop a cohesive team based on integrity and honesty
  • Developing relationships with external stakeholders to ensure continuity and open communication for individual service users
  • Empowering staff in the reviewing of Individual Service plans
  • Support staff in skill development through ongoing training and implementation of training into the everyday routines and lives of our service users
  • Incident reporting, rostering , monthly reporting
  • Facilitation of NDIS planning meetings with family and NDIA

Disability Co-ordinator

Life Without Barriers
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for recruitment processes, networking
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with service users, their families and other stakeholders
  • Demonstrated safe work practices
  • Conducted outreach initiatives within the community targeting potential applicants who would benefit from disability support programs.
  • Reviewed program reports to monitor compliance in health services and other program areas.
  • Implemented and coordinated health services to meet disability standards.

Education

Community Services & Development

Chisholm Institute
Frankston Victoria
11-2016

Skills

  • Case management
  • Advocacy skills
  • Cultural competency
  • Needs assessment
  • Child welfare
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Record keeping
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

Carer

Dept. of Human Services
04.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Case Manager

VACCA- Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency
05.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Kinship Case Worker

VACCA- Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency
06.2018 - 05.2019

Client Engagement Co-ordinator

EW Tipping
10.2017 - 06.2018

Disability Co-ordinator

Life Without Barriers
01.2009 - 01.2012

Community Services & Development

Chisholm Institute
Marina Rewiri