John Bowker Email & Phone Number

Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia

· Facilitation of the F.O.C.I. (Focus on Community Ideas) roll-out· Coordinated numerous community conversations in both remote and metropolitan regions· In depth reporting and project evaluation· Specialised project management training· Assessments of funding applications· Using digital media skills to capture project outcomes· Overseeing of social media campaigns· Working with community to develop innovative new projects·… Show more · Facilitation of the F.O.C.I. (Focus on Community Ideas) roll-out· Coordinated numerous community conversations in both remote and metropolitan regions· In depth reporting and project evaluation· Specialised project management training· Assessments of funding applications· Using digital media skills to capture project outcomes· Overseeing of social media campaigns· Working with community to develop innovative new projects· Extensive record keeping and finance tracking· Networking and building relationships with community stakeholders· Working both as part of a team and autonomously· Providing regular guidance and support to remote team members· Presenting at management meetings and providing critical update Show less

Sydney, Australia

I was employed as Ability Linker by Uniting for a 4 year period. I thoroughly enjoyed my time within this role. It provided an excellent opportunity to further develop my skill within the disability sector. In my time in this position, I worked with a wide range of individuals, community groups and services. The role demanded that I think creatively and ‘outside of the box’ to achieve the greatest result. I was extremely successful in supporting individuals from a variety of backgrounds and… Show more I was employed as Ability Linker by Uniting for a 4 year period. I thoroughly enjoyed my time within this role. It provided an excellent opportunity to further develop my skill within the disability sector. In my time in this position, I worked with a wide range of individuals, community groups and services. The role demanded that I think creatively and ‘outside of the box’ to achieve the greatest result. I was extremely successful in supporting individuals from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances to achieve their goals.Community development was another component to the role. Given my extensive past experience within community development, this was an area where I excelled. I was involved in the organisation, facilitation and evaluation of a diverse and extensive range of community projects. My skill and prowess in this area was acknowledged by Uniting and I was promoted to Community Development Project Officer in June, 201 Show less

· Extensive manual handling· Transporting clients to various appointments and community activities· Transporting client’s long distances for holidays.· Extensive household cleaning in hospital like conditions· Working in a group home setting· Facilitating programs and outings· Working with behaviour management and individual plans· Budgeting· Meal preparation and cleaning· Personal Hygiene· Supporting clients in the… Show more · Extensive manual handling· Transporting clients to various appointments and community activities· Transporting client’s long distances for holidays.· Extensive household cleaning in hospital like conditions· Working in a group home setting· Facilitating programs and outings· Working with behaviour management and individual plans· Budgeting· Meal preparation and cleaning· Personal Hygiene· Supporting clients in the community· Liaising with clients and stakeholders. Show less

Australia

Various roles and responsibilities, case management, counselling, case meetings, client outing management, programming, teaching, budgeting, independent living skills, high-need behaviours and care. I was also involved with the Youth off the Streets choir as a vocal coach.· Case Meetings· One on one development· Informal music teaching· Weekly, monthly and daily reporting· Domestic cleaning and cooking