Years of experience
Kedibone Sithole
Social Work
Soshanguve
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
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Certificates
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Languages
Work History
Student Social Worker
Community Orientated Substance Use Programme
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- 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.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Student Social Worker
Department Of Social Development
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
Kgomotso Comprehensive High School
Pretoria ,Soshanguve 04.2001 -
Skills
Substance Abuse Knowledge
Individual Counseling
Assessment Skills
Crisis Intervention
Treatment Planning
Client Advocacy
Client Confidentiality
Client Documentation
Referrals and Networking
Shelter Arrangements
MS Office (Proficient in Microsoft skills including Ms Word, Excel,Access and Powerpoint )
Case Management
Individual and Group Counseling
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Research skills (Qualitative and Quantitative research skills-Data collection and data analysis experience )
Soft Skills ( cooperative, good communication, active listener, empathy, compassionate ,problem solving)
Certification
The Alcohol,Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) eLearning Program, The University of Adelaide- 2023
References
Reabetswe Kopeledi -Social Worker from COSUP
cell: 0661529580
Email: reabetswe.kopeledi@up.ac.za
Karabo Pule -Social Worker from COSUP
Cell: 081 025 6208
Kelebogile Mangana -Social worker from Department of Social development
Cell: 066 581 5941
Email : Kelebogole.mangana@gauteng.gov.za
Timeline
Student Social Worker
Community Orientated Substance Use Programme
02.2023 - 12.2023
Student Social Worker
Department Of Social Development
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
Kgomotso Comprehensive High School
04.2001 -