Shafia Jan
Auckland
Summary
I aim to collaborate with diverse populations to foster resilience, facilitate positive change, and address systemic challenges. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team environment where I can utilize my interpersonal skills and knowledge of social work principles to make meaningful and sustainable impacts in people's lives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Support worker
Kahui Tu Kaha
07.2022 - Current
- Settling new refugees in the community
- Connecting families with the wider community
- Schools
- Medical
- Housing needs
- Advocating with MSD and government agencies.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Support Worker-Placement Awhi Ora
Kahui Tu Kaha
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Supporting referral from GP.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Community connector
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Supporting the wider community with: Food parcels/delivery
- Driving licences
- Job search.
Support worker
Muslim team
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Supporting Muslim whanau with Mental health issues and working alongside them to achieve their goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
- facilitating community development , organising community groups and providing resources
ESOL support staff
Kedgley Intermediate school
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Implementing StepsWeb Program
- ESOL family support program
- In-class support
- Covid Care Package- delivering food parcels and educational resources.
- organising school; lunch's
- supporting children with special needs.
Reliever
Main freight Primary school
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Teacher's aide.
- working alongside children with special needs.
Educator
Manukau City Council
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Kauri Kids.
Teacher
Middlemore childcare
03.2002 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
Massey University
Auckland, NZ01.2023
Diploma in Early Childhood -
Manukau Institute of Technology
01.2004
Certificate in Communication Studies -
Auckland University of Technology
01.2000
Certificate in Secretarial Studies -
Islamic Institute of The South Pacific, Fiji
12.1997
Skills
- Empathetic towards client needs
- Strong focus on customer satisfaction
- Excellent personal appearance
- Outstanding organizational ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Goal setting
References
On request
Timeline
Support Worker-Placement Awhi Ora
Kahui Tu Kaha
07.2023 - 11.2023
Support worker
Kahui Tu Kaha
07.2022 - Current
Support worker
Muslim team
10.2021 - 06.2022
Community connector
10.2021 - 07.2022
ESOL support staff
Kedgley Intermediate school
07.2017 - 09.2021
Reliever
Main freight Primary school
04.2015 - 01.2017
Educator
Manukau City Council
12.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher
Middlemore childcare
03.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
Massey University
Diploma in Early Childhood -
Manukau Institute of Technology
Certificate in Communication Studies -
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate in Secretarial Studies -
Islamic Institute of The South Pacific, Fiji
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