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Tania Manuel-Hayes

Southbridge,Canterbury

Summary

Skilled in providing appropriate placements for tamariki and rangatahi, focusing on aligning care responses with specific needs and behaviors. Demonstrates resilience and composure in high-pressure situations, utilizing creative thinking to overcome obstacles. Dedicated to fostering supportive environments that enhance individual well-being.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Kairaranga Ā Whānau - Māori Specialist

Oranga Tamariki
Southbridge, Canterbury
07.2020 - Current
  • Conducted whānau searches and whakapapa research for tamariki and rangatahi at risk of care placement.
  • Collaborated with whānau, hapū, iwi, and kaumātua to facilitate effective whānau search and whakapapa research.
  • Partnered with ngā mātua, whānau, and caregivers to uphold whānau responsibility as appropriate.
  • Facilitate and enhance the understanding of the process, rights, and responsibilities of whānau in decision-making processes.
  • Facilitate discussions with ngā mātua, whānau, and caregivers regarding circumstances like family violence contributing to vulnerability of tamaiti or tamariki Māori
  • Build and maintain relationships with whānau, hapū, and iwi (mana whenua).
  • Engage with other social sector professionals to enrich understanding and advance practice, focusing on collaboration with whānau.
  • Collaborate with whānau, extended whānau, and relevant professional support specialists to ensure whānau remain informed in discussions regarding wellbeing and oranga of tamariki or rangatahi Māori.

Residential Youth Worker

Oranga Tamariki
Southbridge, Canterbury
08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Secured and administered care for children in Oranga Tamariki custody, engaging families effectively.
  • Delivered quality services in accordance with Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and applicable legislation.
  • Ensured strict compliance with Government policy and Oranga Tamariki requirements.
  • Provided culturally appropriate services aligned with Oranga Tamariki Code of Practice.
  • Executed programs of recreational and cultural activities tailored to children's needs.
  • Maintained rights and dignity of individual children and young people consistently.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Oranga Tamariki principles of integrity, fairness, and respect
  • Demonstrate proactivity by identifying, managing, and mitigating risks
  • Articulate essential details to team members about residents, facilitating effective information exchange and recording when risks of harm to individuals are present.
  • Maintain safe working environment for colleagues and residents by adhering to Health and Safety policies and implementing safe work methods
  • Demonstrate a commitment to, and respect for, the Treaty of Waitangi, and incorporate these into your work.

Skills

Highly developed organizational, problem-solving, and logistical abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and delivery

Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and experienced in working in a multi-disciplinary way

Exceptional time management

Proven ability to remain calm and level-headed under pressure

Leading by example with courage, integrity, kindness, and passion

Building and maintaining appropriate relationships, both external and internal, with a focus on whānau, hapū, and iwi

Have an appreciation and understanding of cross-cultural issues and concerns, in particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori and the kawa of local hapū iwi, and those of other ethnicities

Have an understanding of the statutory role and objectives of child protection and youth justice,

Timeline

Kairaranga Ā Whānau - Māori Specialist

Oranga Tamariki
07.2020 - Current

Residential Youth Worker

Oranga Tamariki
08.2016 - 07.2020

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