Kudzai (Kay) Muchenje

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•  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work – Edith Cowan University (2017)
• Certificate IV Training & Assessing – Scorpion Training Solutions (2014)
• Certificate IV Community Services – Polytechnic West (2012)
•  Bachelor of Science Family & Consumer Sciences – Zimbabwe (2007)
•  Working with Children Check – WA Gov  current-(2022)
•  National Police Clearance – WA Police
•  Driver’s License C Class – WA DoT (Valid)

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April 2018 – Current      Yorganop (Foster Care Agency WA)

Case Manager/Social Worker

• Work with carriers providing guidance and support in meeting the needs of the Aboriginal children in Out Of Home Care Services.
• Advocate for Aboriginal children in care on behalf of the Carrier to the Department of Child Protection and Family Services (DCPFS).
• Work with carriers to identify Aboriginal children’s needs and to ensure that the children’s needs are met by accessing culturally secure services.
• Liaising with DCPFS issues relating to a child placed with Yorganop Carer
• Maintaining records and performing administration duties associated with Case Management such as completing file notes, saving emails, completing child movements, and updating contact schedules.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary & multiagency team.
• Maintaining communication across multiple agencies involved with a child placed with a Yorganop Carer.

Key Achievements: I established a good relationship with DCPFS Case Managers and worked together for the best interest of the child. I also received positive feedback from racers who were part of my caseload.

April 2018-2020                                 Anglicare

Contact Support Worker

• Enable children of separated parents to have safe contact where the parents are unable to manage their own contact arrangements
• Provide a safe and neutral venue for the transfer of children between separated parents
• Ensure the children’s best interests are kept during contact hours
• Assist families in progressing to self-management contacts where possible and safe to do so
• Identify and refer parents who require additional assistance with improving parenting skills

Key Achievements: I was offered a permanent part-time position and have had the opportunity during my time with Anglicare, to develop my skills and continue to provide effective services

July 2017 – October 2017                          Challis Community Primary School

Social Work Student Placement

• Provide parents and carers with information about local therapy and community services that they can access.
• Develop and deliver session plans targeted toward individual students with emotional and behavioral problems
• Conduct psychosocial assessments with families who are experiencing social problems
• Coordinate with relevant systems of care and provide written referrals to external agents
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Facilitate a multi-cultural parent group

Key Achievements: Receiving positive feedback from Supervisors and other team members, as well as successfully passing my final placement.

July 2016 – November 2016                      Hope Community Services

Social Work Student Placement

• Participate in the ‘Street Van Outreach’ program
• Assist youths aged between 12-21 years develop informed decision-making skills
• Provide direct, short intervention to youth in crisis.
• Verbally liaise with and gain valuable feedback from youths regarding services from Hope
• Demonstrate an approachable and non-judgmental attitude at all times
• Assist with evaluation, preparation, and development of new programs and events
• Engage with agency stakeholders (City of Armadale)
• Assist with writing funding submissions and fundraising activities
• Analyze agency needs and applies for funding from local shops e.g. Coles & Aldi
• Engage with the Aboriginal community
• Review educational material for potential use with clients
• Assist in planning and delivering day programs
• Attend staff development meetings and training

Key Achievements: Successfully passed my placement and was offered a position as a Street Van Youth Worker

February 2015 – March 2016     Interchange Disability Organization

Community Facilitator

• Assist with the running and evaluation of projects from start through to finish
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve position objectives and monitor the achievement of performance indicators
• Provide practical support to clients with disabilities
• Assist in preparation of funding applications and writing reports
• Develop collaborative, integrated working relationships with external service providers
• Maintain statistical records regarding contact made and support provided
• Identify, maintain, and update information on referral agencies
• Assist in the development of relevant policies
• Provide written reports and record relevant data statistics

Key Achievements: I received positive feedback from parents who were utilizing our services. I was promoted to a Positive Support Representative

November 2013 – December 2014          Department of Child Protection

Family Resource Employee

• Assess individual client’s needs and their supervising contacts
• Identify the appropriate care and welfare support required by the clients
• Provide supervision and transport to families and youths
• Provide information and support to families about how to access the department
• Provide information on community resources available
• Complete administrative tasks associated with the program including service reporting, record management, compiling statistical data, and other reporting
• Work closely with Social Workers in the Family Support team to gather information from clients and provide ongoing support to families
• Make recommendations to the department regarding the client’s ongoing support requirements

Key Achievements: Achieved a positive result in a number of clients who complied with their obligations under the relevant code. My contract was also extended due to these positive results and my work ethic.