Cassey Mather

Cassey Mather

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  • About me

    Complex Case Manager - APS 6

  • Education

    • MKLC

      2010 - 2012
      Diploma to Teaching Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Vocational High School and Secondary Business/Vocational-Industrial/Occupational Diploma Program
    • Flinders University

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning Social Work
    • TAFE SA

      2013 - 2013
      Community services
  • Experience

    • Milton Keynes College

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Educator
    • No Limits Hair and Beauty Salon

      Apr 2008 - Jul 2012
      Business Owner
    • Heart of England Training

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Tutor
    • Aylesbury College

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Course Tutor / Trainer
    • Baptist Care (SA) Inc

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2019
      Emergency Out of Home Care /Stabilisation Assessment Transition Program
    • PeoplePlus Australia

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
      Parents Next Case Manager
    • Department for Child Protection, South Australia

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      Social Worker
    • Community Living Options Inc.

      Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
      Person Centred Support worker
    • HenderCare

      Nov 2019 - Sept 2022

      Senior Consultant overseeing the Voluntary Out Of Home program (VOOCH), for children with disabilities who are unable to reside with their parents.Supervise houses and staff to ensure the VOOHC program run smoothly and in compliance with the NDIS.Support children to reach their goals.Regular meetings with Parents to ensure the needs of the child is being met and support parents to engage with their children.Attend stakeholder meetings.Onboard clients and ensure NDIS budget is met.Oversee funding for each child and monitor to prevent over servicing.Have regular care meetings.Regular house visit to supervise staff, liaise with children, and inspect houses. Show less

      • Senior Consultant - Disability

        Mar 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Client Liaison Officer - Disability

        Nov 2019 - Mar 2021
    • Department of Veteran Affairs

      Sept 2022 - now
      Complex Case Manager

      Complex Case Manager, contracted by the Federal government, Department of Veteran Affairs. Currently managing ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) Complex Clients within a Trauma Informed Practice to encompass a range of services and programs to provide support for veterans and their families. Facilitation of an environment of physical, emotional, and psychological safety to support veterans to access their lawful entitlements. Fulfil the core functions of needs assessment, goal setting and planning, case management and outcome measurement. Liaise with the ADF, ex-service organisations, community groups, and service providers to facilitate service provision to case coordinated clients identified as being at risk and/or with complex multiple needs and encourage informal support networks.Assist clients to access the required information and support services for their psychological and physical health, and medical needs. Link clients to appropriate mental health and other services.Development of risk management plans for, and strategies to, assist clients identified as being at risk and/or with complex multiple needs. Representational duties including group presentations to internal and external stakeholders as required.Provide clinical advice and coaching to colleagues and other DVA staff as required to assist in managing challenging client presentations and risk escalations.Provide consultation and support to other staff when requested, drawing upon specific areas of expertise.Support the empowerment of the veteran to inform their future and obtain their goals. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Worker Member

      Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
      Mar 2023
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