Rachel Nelson
Dannevirke
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker and Manager with accomplished background inspiring, motivating and leading teams to make effective decisions. Skilled at analyzing complex problems and implementing practical solutions. Strategic and committed to fostering culture of responsibility and accountability.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member Vice President
Hearing Association New Zealand Incorporated
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Rewrite HANZ constitution to comply with Incorporated Societies Act 2022. Outcome - Final preparation.
President Volunteer
Hearing Association Tararua Incorporated
04.2018 - Current
- Established relationships with personnel,committee, and members. Maintain positive outcomes with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Restructured organisation and developed policies and procedures to ensure future stability and progress.
- Rewrote constitution to comply with Incorporated Societies Act 2022 - Outcome successful registration.
Team Leader Manager, Hospital Social Work NSH.
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Social work service development within dynamic Hospital environment. -Maternity,General Health and Emergency
- Manage,maintain and develop social work personnel,systems,policies,training.
- Consult,advise and collaborate with Senior Hospital management team.
Senior Medical Social Worker
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
11.1989 - 01.2000
- Developed Social Work Service for Maternity including personnel,systems and procedures
- Initiatives incl.- ante and postnatal classes for Young Mothers, Postnatal depression support group
- Improve professional S.W development -SW Registration.
Senior Social Worker - Child and Youth Residential
Dept. Of Social Services
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Supervision,training and development of SW Team.
Education
Associate of Science - Dip. Social Sciences - Social Policy & Social Work
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ1995
Skills
- Organisational Leadership
- Policy Evaluation and Development
- Team and Service Training and Development
- Conflict Mediation,Counselling and Supervision
- Operations Management
- Care and Protection/Family Harm - training and processes
Timeline
Board Member Vice President
Hearing Association New Zealand Incorporated
05.2020 - Current
President Volunteer
Hearing Association Tararua Incorporated
04.2018 - Current
Team Leader Manager, Hospital Social Work NSH.
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
01.2000 - 01.2007
Senior Medical Social Worker
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
11.1989 - 01.2000
Senior Social Worker - Child and Youth Residential
Dept. Of Social Services
01.1983 - 01.1989
Associate of Science - Dip. Social Sciences - Social Policy & Social Work
Massey University
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