Aletta Judica (Altea) Prinsloo
Phalaborwa
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for staff and their families.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Maroela Crisis Centre
Phalaborwa
02.2003 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
Childcare Social Worker
Phalaborwa Maatskaplike Raad
Phalaborwa
01.2001 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Free Lance Social Worker
Private
Limpopo
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 12-1992
High School Diploma -
Frans Du Toit
Phalaborwa 12-1986
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Risk Assessment
- Resource Navigation
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- Crisis Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Case Documentation
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Family Case Management
- Client Confidentiality
- Life Skills Development
- Family Therapy
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Domestic Violence Training
- Attention to Detail
- Motivational Interviewing
- Aftercare Follow up
- Analytical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Court Hearings
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Therapeutic Services
- Confidential Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Compassionate
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Social Worker
Maroela Crisis Centre
02.2003 - Current
Childcare Social Worker
Phalaborwa Maatskaplike Raad
01.2001 - Current
Free Lance Social Worker
Private
01.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Pretoria
High School Diploma -
Frans Du Toit
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