- Supporting community development, making a positive difference in the lives of others I enjoy reading , spending time with my family, reviewing the word of God participating in activities that promote personal growth and well-being
Matshepo AUGUSTINE KOALANE
Parys
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Social worker with extensive experience in the education sector, supporting learners, families and schools through inclusive and holistic interventions. Bringing compassionate approach with strong interpersonal skills, I excel in building trust and rapport with diverse individuals. Skilled in psychosocial assessments, active listening, problem-solving, and providing empathetic support, I ensure individuals feel valued and understood. My background in volunteering and community involvement has equipped me with tools to adapt and respond to various challenges effectively. Eager to contribute positively and support those in need with unwavering dedication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department For Education District (Inclusive )
Sasolburg , South Africa
09.2024 - Current
- Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention to vulnerable learners.
- Support schools through SBST and DBST processes.
- Conduct individual and group interventions addressing trauma, emotional distress, substance abuse and behavioural challenges.
- Facilitate learner, parent and teacher awareness programmes.
- Coordinate referrals to relevant government departments and community organisations.
- Compile professional reports, case records and intervention plans.
- Contributed to policy development discussions, aiming to improve social work practices.
Training Facilitator
PACT institute (DSD)
Johannesburg , South Africa
02.2019 - 11.2021
- delivered YOLO (You only live once ) programmes sessions focused on youth empwerment, personal development, and decision- makng skills.
- conducted choomy behavoural change programme workshops to promote posetive behaviour, emtional resilience, and heathy lifestyle choices.
- prepared training, materials, presentationsand group activities tailored to learners's needs.
- maintained accurate training records, attendance registers, and programme reports in line with DSDrequirements.
- ensured complience with programme objetives, polices and reporting standards.
Socialworker Victim Empowerment ( Intern)
Department of community safety
Johannesburg , South Africa
01.2016 - 02.2018
- data capturing and Managing VEC Volunteers
- administoring minutes and filling
- dockets auditing for sexual and domestic violence within the police stations and reports writing.
- writing refferal letters for clients to family justice units, WASP and MASP.
- reffering cases for reopening reviewing of victims and perpertrators
- deberiefing and counsellig for domestic voilence and sexual offences client.
- orginizing events and workshops and trainings for VEC supporters volunteers.
- conducting door to door survey for ( domestic violence )
- condicuting awreness campagins on domestic violence, rape and human trafficking.
- assisting finance unit with revenue and data captiuring .
Education
BSW Degree in Socialwork - Bachelor of Socialwork
University of South Africa
Pretoria, GP01-2016
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Trauma intervention
- Policy development
- Emotional resilience
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Awareness campaigns
- Youth empowerment
Certification
- Psychosocial support
- SIAS
- Parenting with Assurance
Interests
Timeline
Social Worker
Department For Education District (Inclusive )
09.2024 - Current
Training Facilitator
PACT institute (DSD)
02.2019 - 11.2021
Socialworker Victim Empowerment ( Intern)
Department of community safety
01.2016 - 02.2018
BSW Degree in Socialwork - Bachelor of Socialwork
University of South Africa