Delvi-Lee Talmaggies
Social Worker
Knysna
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 16 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise, enhancing client well-being through comprehensive assessments and tailored intervention plans. Skilled in crisis intervention and emotional support, adept at multidisciplinary team collaboration. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Social Worker
Western Cape Education Department
Knysna
02.2019 - 03.2024
- Implementation of policies and legislation to ensure that learners receive necessary intervention and assistance.
- Maintaining good partnerships with stakeholders to advocate for better resources for learners and parents.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Developed crisis intervention strategies that reduced incidents of school violence
- Advocated for policy changes at school board meetings, leading to more inclusive educational practices
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance
- Resolved conflicts among students with mediation techniques, promoting harmonious school community
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements
- Coordinated with local health agencies to provide vaccinations and health screenings, improving student health outcomes
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student needs holistically
Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa - Knysna
Knysna
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits
Social Worker
Knysna Association for Persons With Disabilities
Knysna
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure cohesive support strategies for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create integrated care plans, improving overall client health outcomes.
Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa - Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Assisted clients in navigating legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout process.
- Promoted family reunification and stability, conducting assessments and providing tailored family support services.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with clients, facilitating effective support and advocacy.
- Developed funding proposals for social service programs, securing essential services for underserved populations.
Social Worker
ACVV Social Services Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with clients, facilitating effective support and advocacy.
- Promoted family reunification and stability, conducting assessments and providing tailored family support services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Counseling services
Proficient in [Software]
Reporting
Time Management
Emotional Support
Organizational abilities
Crisis Intervention
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
School Social Worker
Western Cape Education Department
02.2019 - 03.2024
Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa - Knysna
08.2014 - 01.2019
Social Worker
Knysna Association for Persons With Disabilities
04.2012 - 07.2014
Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa - Oudtshoorn
09.2010 - 03.2012
Social Worker
ACVV Social Services Oudtshoorn
04.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Stellenbosch
01.2004 - 12.2008
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