Piotr Mierzejewski
Dunedin,South Island
Summary
Collaborative [Job Title] with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate job market and pursue employment opportunities. Skilled at creating customized job search plans and identifying job opportunities. Reliable and dedicated to fostering successful connections between clients and potential employers. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Social Worker
Hiwa Navigations
Dunedin, OTA
04.2024 - Current
- Contractual and ACC-accredited, casual social worker, specializes in providing support to individuals who have experienced trauma.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- 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.
Career Coach
Myskill
Remote
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Working alongside tutors and learning development team members in ensuring that support workers and registered health professionals, both of whom work within the New Zealand Health Group framework, obtain the adequate training and clinical competencies.
- Promoted the importance of work-life balance by teaching clients techniques for managing stress, setting boundaries, and maintaining self-care during their job search process.
- Enhanced client career progression by providing personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual goals and strengths.
- Provided support during career transitions by offering guidance on navigating change, setting achievable goals, and overcoming obstacles.
Support Worker
CCS Disability Action
Dunedin, OTA
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Contract Trainer
CCS Disability Action
Dunedin, OTA
10.2022 - 10.2022
- One-off training, where I was invited to run a seminar focusing on personal experiences in receiving support as a person with a disability, and support worker etiquette.
- Sought continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from participants and adjusting content as needed.
- Delivered customized training sessions for diverse audiences, ensuring content relevance and comprehension.
Activities Coordinator
Community Care Trust
Dunedin, OTA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Working people with disabilities, particularly in designing and running theatresports and other interactive games
- With a keen understanding of the diverse needs and abilities of individuals with disabilities, I designed engaging and inclusive activities that foster social interaction, creativity, and personal growth.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
- Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among participants through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
Community Mentor
Community Care Trust
Dunedin, OTA
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Community development role, with a specific focus on identifying potential recreational, educational, and employment avenues that people with disability and neurodiverse challenges could take within their communities
- This resulted in an online living directory of local businesses, schools, and clubs, with relevant up-to-date contact details for support workers to access.
- Supported the personal growth of individuals by offering guidance, mentorship, and encouragement.
- Partnered with local organizations for collaborative projects that benefited all parties involved.
- Educated new residents about available resources and services.
- Evaluated programs regularly to determine effectiveness and areas for improvement or expansion.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by connecting individuals with appropriate support services or professionals.
- Monitored progress of participants in mentorship programs to ensure continued success and improvement.
Customer Service and Special Projects
Payless Energy Limited
Dunedin, OTA
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided exceptional support for customers, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, working towards mutually agreeable resolutions while preserving the company''s reputation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Supported management in decision-making processes by providing detailed reports on operational activities and performance outcomes.
- Created and managed the company's quality management system, by using the Q-Base template, and ensure that Payless Energy complied with industry standards.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives, copywriting, and strategies ways for the company to become a household name.
Employment Consultant
Workbridge
Dunedin, OTA
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed customized job search strategies for clients, resulting in increased interview rates and job offers.
- Proofread and edited clients' resumes to improve interview chances.
- Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search journey, addressing concerns and challenges as they arose.
- Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews.
- Managed caseloads of up to 2 monthly clients in search of gainful employment.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work and Community Development (Applied)
University of Otago
01.2010
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work and Community Development (Applied)
University of Otago
01.2008
Diploma for Graduates - Endorsed in English
University of Otago
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Community Development
University of Otago
01.2006
Certificate - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS
Otago Polytechnic
01.2022
Certificate - HEALTH & WELLBEING
Careerforce
01.2021
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Resume building
- Creativity and Innovation
- Career Counseling
- Digital Literacy
- Resume Writing
- Interview coaching
- Special Needs Programming
- Disability Awareness
Accomplishments
- Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
- Helped establish and run a disabled person-led Peer Network Group pilot for Community Care Trust, introducing the concept to both staff and the people being supported by the organisation.
- Published author, writing under the pen name "Peter Stanley".
Additional Work History
- Activities Coordinator, Community Care Trust, 2021, 2022
- Support Worker, CCS Disability Action Dunedin, 2020, 2022
- Employment Consultant, Workbridge Dunedin, 2016, 2016
- Accessibility Coordinator, CCS Disability Action, 2016, 2016
- Contract Researcher, Workbridge, 2016, 2016
- Disability Service Tutor, Massey University, 2007, 2007
- Social Worker Tutor, Otago University, 2006, 2007
- Business Development, Rokk Debt Recovery, 01/01/23, 03/01/23
- Remote Customer Service Agent, Probe Group Australia, 11/01/22, 01/01/23
- Customer Support, Payless Energy, 2012, 2018
- Marketing Assistant, Mobility Solutions Centre, 2012, 2012
- Administrator, Dunedin Council of Social Services, 2012, 2012
- IT Support, Otago University, 2006, 2007
Affiliations
- Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Contract Social Worker
Hiwa Navigations
04.2024 - Current
Career Coach
Myskill
03.2023 - 03.2024
Contract Trainer
CCS Disability Action
10.2022 - 10.2022
Activities Coordinator
Community Care Trust
10.2021 - 12.2021
Support Worker
CCS Disability Action
12.2020 - 12.2022
Community Mentor
Community Care Trust
10.2020 - 10.2021
Employment Consultant
Workbridge
06.2016 - 12.2016
Customer Service and Special Projects
Payless Energy Limited
01.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work and Community Development (Applied)
University of Otago
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work and Community Development (Applied)
University of Otago
Diploma for Graduates - Endorsed in English
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Community Development
University of Otago
Certificate - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS
Otago Polytechnic
Certificate - HEALTH & WELLBEING
Careerforce