Eunice Hlungwani
Social Worker
Pretoria
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Social Worker
Stanza Bopape Community Development Organisation
Pretoria
08.2022 - Current
- Developed close working relationships with service providers to facilitate referral network for addressing mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Assisted with discharge planning by coordinating referrals to transportation, housing, healthcare and social and spiritual services
- Worked closely with case managers and clinical team to better coordinate intensive cases and individualized patient-centered services.
- Interviewed and assessed patients and patient's family, caregivers and legal representatives.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Residential Social Worker- Child Welfare
Good-Hope Community Organization
Pretoria
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessment, screening and new admission of clients/ children
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for Children.
- Implemented individual care plan for each child at the residential home according to their needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members and children admitted at the centre.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of children to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with school personnel, Care givers and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to children services.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Helped children develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification at the residential home.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan for the children.
- Advocated for the needs of the clients as well as promoted children's rights
- Liaised with different stake holders and funders for the organization
Social Worker- Old Age Care
Bophelong Community Home for the Aged
Pretoria
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Assessed and screened client for new admission.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources for the elderly people.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Responsible for writing and submission of monthly and quarterly reports to the Department of social development.
- Supervised Care givers and social work students.
Social Work Volunteer
Bophelong Community Children's Home
Pretoria
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external individuals and families.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in residential care setting.
- Assisted in conducting Psycho-social support for the children, screening and admission of new children.
- Assisted organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
- Hosted monthly meetings with volunteers to discuss upcoming events and initiatives.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for children according to their needs.
Social Work Volunteer
Suid- Afrikaans Vroulike federasie (SAVF)
Pretoria
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor of Law
University of Venda
Thohoyandou- South Africa 01.2002 - 12.2002
Social Sciences
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2011 - 04.2017
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Community Social Worker
Stanza Bopape Community Development Organisation
08.2022 - Current
Residential Social Worker- Child Welfare
Good-Hope Community Organization
04.2021 - 08.2022
Social Worker- Old Age Care
Bophelong Community Home for the Aged
07.2018 - 04.2021
Social Work Volunteer
Bophelong Community Children's Home
01.2017 - 12.2017
Social Work Volunteer
Suid- Afrikaans Vroulike federasie (SAVF)
01.2017 - 06.2017
Social Sciences
University of South Africa
01.2011 - 04.2017
No Degree - Bachelor of Law
University of Venda
01.2002 - 12.2002
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