Taine Halbert
Kāpiti,WGN
Summary
Current student at Te Herenga waka (Victoria University of Wellington) studying BA Education. I have 6 plus years of youth work experience, working with at-risk youth involved in Police youth-aide, Oranga Tamariki, truancy, whānau challenges and dis-engagement from education. I am hardworking and reliable, with strong ability in working and supporting young people. Offering integrity and professionalism. Highly organised, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Work Manager
Wellington Boys' & Girls' Institute
Wellington , Wellington
2023.03 - Current
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
Programme Lead | Youth Worker
Kapiti Youth Support
Kapiti , Wellington
2017.01 - 2023.02
- Managed and led an MSD-funded program for young people aged 12-16 years.
- Referred young people to community resources such as Police youth aide, Oranga Tamariki, Multi-Systemic Therapy, and other professional agencies.
- Mentored young people professionally and upheld policies and procedures.
- Held co-workers accountable for their workload.
- Supported colleagues and provided emotional peer supervision.
- Provide detailed notes after sessions with young people.
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
- Offered key emotional support to at-risk and challenging youth.
- Applied clinical and behavioural knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Supported children's activities by answering questions, explaining instructions, and helping individuals complete tasks.
- Communicated with staff and external agencies to coordinate services and address concerns for young people.
- Participated in community events by helping with Kapiti run for youth, coin collection, and volunteering at monthly garage sales.
- Working on reception and learning people skills.
- Value and understand confidentiality. Respect other's perspectives whilst focusing on my job and the tasks at hand.
Teacher Aide
Paekakariki School
2017.09 - 2017.12
- Working with a diagnosed ADHD young person was very challenging and meant I had to stay on task and understand the young person's needs.
- Assisted staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Supported classroom teachers.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviours and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Cricket Coach
Kapiti College
Kapiti , Wellington
2016.01 - 2016.05
- Tailored training session agenda to individual and team weaknesses, leading drills and providing support to maximize morale and athletic capability.
- Organized schedule of training, published calendar and conducted squad training sessions both pre-season and during season.
- Communicated with team members.
- Attended events at local schools and community organizations to represent club.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ2022-07
Kapiti College
WellingtonSkills
- Behavioral Interventions Expertise
- MedTech Evolution capability
- Programme Support
- Activity Implementation
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Case Management
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Maintaining client confidential records
- Young people and Family Interviews and home visits
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Implementing young people Care Plans
- Data Entry Software
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Goal Setting
- Youth Advocacy
- Microsoft Office
- Community Advocacy
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Client Screening
- Policy Implementation
- Expense Tracking
Custom
Wellington Boys' & Girls Institute
Ross Davis
027 497 5227
ross@bgi.org.nz
Director
Kāpiti Youth Support
Raechel Osborne
021 725 019
Raechel@kys.org.nz
Director/Manager at Kāpiti Youth Support
Coaching
Brendon Harris
027 255 7581
harrosbrendon1@gmail.com
Timeline
Youth Work Manager
Wellington Boys' & Girls' Institute
2023.03 - Current
Teacher Aide
Paekakariki School
2017.09 - 2017.12
Programme Lead | Youth Worker
Kapiti Youth Support
2017.01 - 2023.02
Cricket Coach
Kapiti College
2016.01 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Kapiti College
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