Va’a Mailei
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic and engaging professional with 5 years of extensive experience in working with young people and their families. Highly competent in risk assessment, program implementation and group leadership. Compassionate and self motivated with a passion for providing meaningful support to all clients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrated Safety Response (ISR) Facilitator/Mentor
Youth Pathways – Te Ara Rangatahi
Christchurch, New Zealand
2021 - Current
- Formulate individual development plans that identify the needs of the young person with an emphasis on reducing family harm
- Assess the young persons risk to self, others and the community and develop a risk assessment and safety plan and distribute to relevant professionals to ensure safe practice
- Proactively work with young people to reduce family harm through the use of culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs
- Coordinate a variety of services such as crisis intervention, education and therapeutic support
- Develop collaborative, professional relationships with government and non government stakeholders to address the needs of the young person and their family and connect them with appropriate services
- Manage time and responsibilities and work autonomously
Transition Worker
Youth Pathways - Te Ara Rangatahi
, Christchurch
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Develop and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with young people with clear boundaries and create positive and respectful environment that supports them to work toward their goals
- Respond to young people immediate needs in a crisis and escalate to appropriate supports and services where required
- Assist young people in the development of skills and knowledge and support them to develop and learn from their experiences with a focus on building and strengthening a network of support that can endure into their adult lives
- Maintain regular communication with relevant providers and other stakeholders as required for effective support and advocacy
- Complete timely assessments and ensure interventions and support are provided that are based on the young persons strengths and needs to build confidence in their abilities to be independent
- Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of support that is available for young people in the community
Intensive Youth Worker
Youth Pathways - Te Ara Rangatahi
Christchurch
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Engage and build a positive rapport with young people, undertake assessments, develop and review individual development plans and participate in the ongoing monitoring of clients via supervision and regular team meetings
- Assist in the planning of interventions and programmes for young people in consultation with the social worker and family
- Deliver planned programmes for young people to meet their individual youth justice and/or care plan
- Provide effective interventions and support young people and their family to reduce the risk of offending and improve outcomes
- Engage and support family to engage effectively in their young persons social and personal development to facilitate positive behaviour change
- Contribute to the development of risk assessment plans
Residential Youth Worker
Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo
, Christchurch
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide the day to day care of all young people in residence
- Develop and implement recreational and cultural programmes specifically designed to meet the needs of the young people in the residence at the time
- Support young people to build and strengthen relationships with their family and communities and encourage them to act on referrals to services
- Support young people in their personal growth and rehabilitation with a focus on health, education, training and employment
- Work collaboratively and with all members of the team and communicate effectively to achieve outcomes
- Provide accurate and timely feedback in relation to observations and risks assessed during shifts
Professional Sporting Career
Rugby
- Arras, France - Professional Rugby Player, Arras Rugby Club 2018-2019
- Navan, Republic of Ireland - Professional Rugby Player, Navan Rugby Club 2017-2018
- Valladolid, Spain - Professional Rugby Player, VRAC Quesos Enterpinares 2016-2017
- Perth, Australia - Professional Rugby Player, Western Force Rugby Club 2015-2016
- Perth, Australia - Western Force Rugby Academy 2013-2014
- Christchurch, New Zealand - Crusaders Rugby Academy 2012
- Melbourne, Australia - Melbourne Storm Rugby League Team U20's 2011
Education
NZ Certificate in Youth Work Level 4 -
Careerforce
01-2021
Certificate in Sports Training and Indigenous Culture -
Christchurch Polytechnic
01-2012
NCEA Level 1,2&3 -
Shirley Boys' High School
01-2010
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Emotional Support
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/04/92
- Nationality: New Zealand
Languages
- English
- Samoan
References
- Lee-Anne Savea, Youth Pathways – Te Ara Rangatahi, General Manager, +64212702511, L.Savea@youthpathways.co.nz
- Mason Peteru, Te Puna Wai O Tuhinapo – Youth Justice South, Manager of Residence Operations, +64292009136, mason.peteru@ot.govt.nz
- Maria Lemalie, Christchurch Girls High School, Deputy Principal, 0221596684, Lem@cghs.school.nz
Volunteer Work
- 2019, 2020 and 2021 - Shirley Boys High School Tutor for Canterbury Polyfest, Christchurch New Zealand
- 2018 and 2019 - Under 14 Rugby Coach, Arras France
- 2017 - Under 16 Rugby Coach, Navan Republic of Ireland
- 2016 and 2017 - Under 12 Rugby Coach, Valladolid Spain
- 2016 - Under 18 Rugby Coach, Christchurch New Zealand
Timeline
Transition Worker
Youth Pathways - Te Ara Rangatahi
11.2020 - 06.2021
Intensive Youth Worker
Youth Pathways - Te Ara Rangatahi
03.2020 - 11.2020
Residential Youth Worker
Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo
05.2019 - 03.2020
Integrated Safety Response (ISR) Facilitator/Mentor
Youth Pathways – Te Ara Rangatahi
2021 - Current
Professional Sporting Career
Rugby
NZ Certificate in Youth Work Level 4 -
Careerforce
Certificate in Sports Training and Indigenous Culture -
Christchurch Polytechnic
NCEA Level 1,2&3 -
Shirley Boys' High School
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