Michelle Chinhimba
Social Work
Cape Town
Summary
I thrived as a student social worker at Zonnebloem Nest Senior School and Molenbeek School, where I mastered multicultural competence and crisis assessment, motivated by a passion for empowering others. My pro-active strategy for creating customized care plans and building resilience across a range of demographics highlights my capacity to produce significant improvements in client well-being and independence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Social Worker
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School
Cape Town
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced barriers to service access by conducting outreach efforts within the community and actively engaging underserved populations by running 2 separate community projects.
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards, confidentiality laws, and ethical guidelines for social work practice.
- Supported youth development by facilitating group sessions focused on building healthy relationships, self-esteem, and coping skills.
- Developed culturally sensitive interventions tailored to the unique needs of diverse populations served in the agency setting.
Student Social Worker
Molenbeek School
Cape Town
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Promoted strengths-based approach when working with clients to build resilience and empower them towards self-sufficiency.
- Provided emotional support to clients through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering strong therapeutic relationships.
- Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities, workshops, and networking events.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (Hon) - Social Work
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2021 - Current
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Multicultural Competence
- Crisis intervention
- Child development knowledge
- Advocacy
Timeline
Student Social Worker
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School
02.2023 - 05.2024
Student Social Worker
Molenbeek School
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Social Work (Hon) - Social Work
University of Cape Town
02.2021 - Current
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