Kaylene Marchelle Burrows
Social Worker
Franschhoek
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in Risk Assessment. Respectful and compassionate professional offer 1 year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Social Worker
Badisa Villiersdorp
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments of children and their families when child abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation is reported
- Individual Counseling
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout process.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Group Work in Schools
- Community work with other Organizations
- Report Writing for Courts and Intakes
- Court Appearances.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members
Shadowing of Social Worker
Hope House (Kuilsriver)
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Shadowing of Social Worker
- Visiting Schools and presenting programs
- Individual counseling with Clients and Parents
- Developing sustainable community project
- Administration (Completing intake forms and writing process forms)
- Reception Duty.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes accordingly
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
- Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans
Shadowing of Social Worker
Department of Social Development Drakenstein
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Shadowing of Social Worker
- Court Observations
- Administration (Completion of Forms).
General Receptionist (Front Desk)
Hotel Clanwilliam
04.2003 - 10.2003
- Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
- Respond to all guest questions and requests
- Answer and forward phone calls
- Manage guest bookings and reservations.
Cashier
Ramskop Supermarket Clanwilliam
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Manage transactions with customers using cash registers
- Scan goods and ensure pricing is accurate
- Collect payments whether in cash or credit
- Issue receipts, refunds, change or tickets.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of The Western Cape
Wester Cape 04.2001 -
Skills
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Power Point
undefinedAcademic Profile
Matriculated 2000 at Clanwilliam Senior Secondary (1995-2000), Further Education and Training Certificate- Social Auxilary Work, Hugenote College, 2017, Bachelor of Social Work (Summa Cum Laude), University of the Western Cape, 2022
Practical Experience
- Department of Social Development Drakenstein, Shadowing of Social Worker, Court Observations, Administration (Completion of Forms), 06/2017-01/2018
- Hope House (Kuilsriver), Shadowing of Social Worker, Visiting Schools and presenting programs, Individual counseling with Clients and Parents, Developing sustainable community project, Administration (Completing intake forms and writing process forms), Reception Duty, 06/2022-10/2022
Advanced Training
- Childrens Act, 07/2023, Badisa Office Hermanus
- Childrens Act, 12/2023, Online via Badisa Office Villiersdorp
Tel
+27 (0) 21 876 2632
Fax
+27 (0) 21 876 2851
Personal Information
- Health Status: Good
- Date of Birth: 02/09/82
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African Citizen
- Driving License: Code 8
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Me Maria Arendse, Acting Regional Director (Retired), Department of Social Development Drakenstein, 071 712 4282
- Mr. Brian Goliath, Social Worker in Private Practice, 082 777 7247
Timeline
Social Worker
Badisa Villiersdorp
07.2023 - Current
Shadowing of Social Worker
Hope House (Kuilsriver)
06.2022 - 10.2022
Shadowing of Social Worker
Department of Social Development Drakenstein
06.2017 - 01.2018
General Receptionist (Front Desk)
Hotel Clanwilliam
04.2003 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
Cashier
Ramskop Supermarket Clanwilliam
01.2001 - 12.2002
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