Remi Bertelsen
Wellsford,AUK
Summary
Client focused and experienced Registered Senior practitioner with 11,5 Years of experience. 7 Years working as a Social Worker in Schools and 4,5 years as a community support worker within the Mental Health sector. Experienced in building relations and working alongside external services in the community. Good communication and listening skills. I believe I have good interpersonal skills and work well within a team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker in Schools
ATWC
01.2017 - Current
- I started at Anglican Trust for Woman and Children in 2017 and been working as a Social Worker in schools since then
- I became a senior practitioner in 2019 and worked in 4-5 different schools, from primary up to college level, since 2017
- This has helped me to develop my skills in building relationships between whanau and schools
- I have also supported three schools at Great Barrier Island for a couple of years
- I went there with Orange Tamariki and had meetings with the schools to discuss plans and goals with the community
- As a senior practitioner I support our Social Worker team and work as a link between the managers and the team
- I also attend an Oranga Tamariki panel once a month for case consultations
- I facilitate programs, such as Building Awesome Whanau and seasons for growth in different terms, as well.
Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki
- I worked as a Social Worker for Oranga Tamariki in Onehunga for a three-month fixed term contract
- Promoting the protection, wellbeing and best management of children and young persons in safe families
- Gathering information and analysis at intake and investigation phases
- Planning, implementation, and review of appropriate interventions, in conjunction with the supervisor, and where appropriate, an assigned co-worker.
Community Support Worker
Framework
01.2013 - 01.2015
- I have worked as a Community Support Worker for Framework for 2.5 years
- My main purpose and key areas of responsibility are to provide specialist; individual community support to individuals living in their own homes
- To assisting individuals with meeting their goals/aspirations through the use of strength assessments and personal plans
- To encourage, maintain and promote personal responsibility within the community setting
- The skills required for this position are as follows:
- Able to train and coach people with mental illness.
- Able to identify and differentiate between illness related behaviors (requiring clinical intervention) and personal and interpersonal skills (requiring training and support).
- Able to collect data, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Able to learn and put into practice new skills and knowledge.
- Able to operate within the parameters of Treaty of Waitangi and cultural safety, ensuring the delivery of a culturally safe service.
- Able to have knowledge of mental health definitions, symptoms, early warning signs and medication issues including side effects.
Intensive Support Worker
Framework
01.2010 - 01.2012
- I worked as an Intensive Support Worker, where I supported and motivated clients with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health experience
- We supported clients to be able to participate in community activities and to successfully integrate into community work as to be able to access the same resources as others
- It is my responsibility as a support worker to facilitate the process and establish positive relationships within the working environment
- This involves identifying needs, setting goals, providing support, role-modelling, coaching and using outcome measures
- I have developed and facilitated programmes designed to reflect both the individual and group needs of the clients
- I also support them with other programmes and chores by interacting and communicating with them
- Skills include, building trust and being a good role model
- This experience has allowed me to communicate and interact with people from other cultures which have increased my cultural awareness
Education
Post Graduate Papers - Social Network Activities related to children, youth and family
University Of Finnmark, Norway
Norway01.2009
Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare - Social working and community working
University Of Finnmark, Norway
01.2008
Skills
- Patient, compassionate, and empathetic listener
- Good at motivating myself to develop my skills as a practitioner
- Creative and Active
- Always wanting to develop my cultural awareness and cultural competencies
- I have a desire to develop my knowledge in regard to the Treaty Of Waitangi
- Loyal and diligent employee with good communication skills
- Able to utilize people’s strengths in a way that enhances individual goals
- Commitment to diversity
- Analytical thinker and work systematically
- Work well in a team (collaboratively) and independently
- Competent Computer Skills
- Full driver’s license
- Experienced in using the strengths based model
References
Rachel Knapstein, Practice Manager, ATWC
Hobbies and Interests
Active soccer player. Love to fly fish and play golf. Like to listen to music and play guitar/harmonica. I also love to be around animals.
Timeline
Social Worker in Schools
ATWC
01.2017 - Current
Community Support Worker
Framework
01.2013 - 01.2015
Intensive Support Worker
Framework
01.2010 - 01.2012
Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki
Post Graduate Papers - Social Network Activities related to children, youth and family
University Of Finnmark, Norway
Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare - Social working and community working
University Of Finnmark, Norway
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