Robyn Ackers

• I work part-time (flexible hours) in our business.
• I am responsible for accounts admin, health and safety, and marketing.
• I am confident using a computer, including programs such as MS Word, Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MYOB.

• My role with the People First Whangarei group was focused on encouraging members with learning disabilities to speak up about what matters in their lives.
• I worked alongside members, supporting them to run their own monthly meetings, encouraging members to advocate for themselves, develop leadership skills, and get involved in their local community.

• I worked 1:1 with a child living with ASD in a fully integrated classroom environment.
• I was responsible for supporting the learning, social, emotional and functional needs of that child.
• I worked as part of a team alongside teachers and other clinicians.
• Teaching social skills and behavioural management strategies.
• Advocacy was an important part of this role.

• Temporary contracts in School of Occupational Therapy assisting with oral and written assessments in Occupational Therapy and Neuroscience programs.

I worked alongside adult males living in a supported residential home in the community. Responsibilities included:

• Helping residents to identify meaningful goals. Supporting them to plan, implement, and review their chosen goals.
• Living skills support – in areas of cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, personal cares, and use of recreational time.
• Ensuring that residents had information and access to appropriate community support services and to a variety of experiences in their community.
• Teaching social skills and behavioural management strategies.
• Ensuring all organizational procedures, protocols, and paperwork were completed.
• Acting as a liaison and advocate working with other health care providers, community agencies, and families.