Happiness Sithole
Morningside, Durban
Summary
- Creative and enthusiastic Social Worker who is passionate about building trust and rapport with at-risk youth through non-judgmental approach, patient demeanor and compassionate interpersonal skills. Skillful in needs evaluation, treatment planning and facilitating group or individual counseling sessions. 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. Dedicated social worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations and emancipated youth. Superb Social Worker strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution. In conclusion, the extensive ten years of experience and skills possessed by the Social Worker would be useful to the positions of child and elderly caregiver.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Durban Services Office (Durban Magistrate's Court)
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Facilitated positive behavior change by delivering evidence-based intervention programs to probationers.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Excelsior Child And Youth Centre
04.2013 - 11.2020
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Increased school attendance rates through collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families to address barriers to success.
- Advocated for children's best interests in court proceedings, presenting case findings and recommendations to judges and legal representatives.
- Assisted families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Improved children's well-being by developing individualized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensured timely intervention in crisis situations, coordinating with emergency services and other professionals as needed.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse and neglect by implementing evidence-based interventions and programs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between foster homes, ensuring proper documentation and communication among stakeholders.
- Advocated for children''s best interests in court proceedings, presenting case findings and recommendations to judges and legal representatives.
- Enhanced family relationships by conducting regular home visits and providing support for parents and caregivers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
04.2013
- Degree Awarded with [Honors]
- Completed University-level Coursework: Advanced Social Work Practicals, University of KwaZulu Natal.
- Awarded with a Scholarship from Department of Social Development, from 2009-2011.
- Registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
Skills
- Case planning
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Program planning and implementation
- Group facilitation skills
- Court Testimony
- Children and Adult probation
- Computer literacy; Microsoft Word Excel, Power Point
- Compiling and presentation of reports at court
- Excellent report writing skills
- Good communication skills
- Conducting diversion programs; Substance and Drug Abuse, Life Skills and Sexual Offender's programs
Work Availability
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Timeline
Probation Officer - Durban Services Office (Durban Magistrate's Court)
11.2020 - 05.2023
Social Worker - Child and Youth - Excelsior Child And Youth Centre
04.2013 - 11.2020
University of KwaZulu Natal - Bachelor's Degree, Social Work
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