CASEY NKHATA
Registered Social Worker
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
1
1
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker
ACVV
10.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Door Monitor
Huis Russel Botman Stellenbosch University
02.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities included monitoring the fire alarm system and inspecting areas in the residence where the alarm might have been triggered
- Managing emergency evacuations in the event of a fire.
Student Social Worker
ACVV | Mitchells Plain
03.2022 - 10.2022
- As a student at this organisation, my role was to provide intervention to client systems and family systems
- The student also carried out groupwork intervention at Wavecrest Primary School to a group of learners
- Further responsibilities consisted of creating, planning and implementing a community work project
- As well as conducting home visits to client systems and documenting intervention services by completing the appropriate reports
Student Social Worker
Western Cape Education Department
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsibilities consisted of assessing school learners who presented with social problems and to create intervention plans tailored to each learner's situation
- The student further led a group work intervention with a group of young mothers at the school, to assist them in navigating challenges of motherhood and their developmental phase challenges
- Lastly, the student planned and implemented a community work about Teenage pregnancy and Safe sex practices (e.g providing educational
Education
B. Social Work -
Stellenbosch University | Stellenbosch
01.2017 - 04.2022
Skills
Afrikaans - advanced
English - native
Xhosa - elementary
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Critical Thinking
Perceptiveness
Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Computer literacy skills
Report Writing skills
Written Communication
Time management abilities
Birthdate
02/26/1998
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Narisca Isaacs, Designated Social Worker at ACVV Mitchells Plain, 021 392 4147 (ACVV Office)
- Esmari Le Roux, Social Worker, University Supervisor, tel (066 288 2988), esmari@littleheartsplaytherapy.co.za
Timeline
Social Worker
ACVV
10.2023 - Current
Student Social Worker
ACVV | Mitchells Plain
03.2022 - 10.2022
Student Social Worker
Western Cape Education Department
04.2021 - 10.2021
Door Monitor
Huis Russel Botman Stellenbosch University
02.2021 - Current
B. Social Work -
Stellenbosch University | Stellenbosch
01.2017 - 04.2022