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Robert Mac Farlane
Napier City,Napier South
Summary
I have a high level of experience working with families and case management. And I believe my skills and experience are transferable to a career as a case manager with Work & Income. The Work & Income policies and characteristics align with my passion to support whanau. And I believe I will be a great asset to the vision and purpose of Work & Income.
I have extensive experience as a dedicated Social Worker with a proven track record at ME Family Services and Iosis Family Solutions, excelling in case management and compassionate client care. I have achieved significant improvements in community well-being through innovative support programs and effective crisis intervention. I have proven skill sets in group facilitation and strength-based therapy, adept at fostering client self-determination and enhancing family dynamics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
ME Family Services
04.2014 - 08.2025
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- 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.
- Enhanced community well-being by developing and implementing targeted support programs for at-risk populations.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Community Social Worker
Iosis Family Solutions
02.2010 - 04.2014
- Interviewed and assessed patients and patient's family, caregivers and legal representatives.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of grant-funded projects designed to address specific community issues.
- Developed close working relationships with service providers to facilitate referral network for addressing mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Collaborated with schools to implement anti-bullying campaigns, fostering safe environments for students to learn and grow.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through case management services, including goal setting and progress monitoring.
- Worked closely with case managers and clinical team to better coordinate intensive cases and individualized patient-centered services.
- Strengthened family dynamics through the facilitation of parenting workshops and support groups.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, offering immediate support and stabilization to affected individuals.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and conducting regular outreach programs.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Bicultural Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Mangere, Auckland, NZ11-2014
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Social services
- Efficient under pressure
- Client documentation
- Data collection and management
- Community referrals
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Violence prevention
- Family maintenance
- Group facilitation
Accomplishments
- Managed a caseload of between 20 and 30 individuals and families.
- Developed and operated successful self development programs in primary and intermediate schools e.g. Boxing program.
- Successfully developed and maintained respectful relationships with whanau, community agencies and government agencies.
- Enhanced whanau Hauroa through goal setting and strengthening whanau dynamics.
Interests
Timeline
Social Worker
ME Family Services
04.2014 - 08.2025
Community Social Worker
Iosis Family Solutions
02.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelors Degree in Bicultural Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
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