Nhlakanipho Mhlonipheni Buthelezi
Social Worker
Ulundi
Summary
- To continue contributing positively to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals of 2030 as well as National Development Plan of 2030.
- To meet ever-accumulating needs, demands for individuals, groups, families and communities by rendering services of high quality and standard through effective utilisation of resources at the organisational disposal.
- To make a difference within the organisational setting by contributing and touching lives of my co-workers, clients and stakeholders in a positive manner
- To involve myself with an organization where I will develop as an individual and contribute positively to the mission and vision of the organisation
- To continue developing my skills to ensure relevancy continuity to the organisational mission, vision and objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Social Development
03.2012 - Current
- Render Social Services with regards to care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through relevant programmes
- Support and supervise lower level employees such as Social Auxiliary Workers, Expanded Public Works Programme Employees, Student Social Workers, Child and Youth Care Workers, Community Care Givers and Volunteers.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields of probation services.
- Perform administrative functions as per job requirement such as monthly, quarterly and annual report compilation
- Co-ordinate Substance Abuse, Victim Empowerment, HIV/AIDS, Family Preservation, Early Childhood Development and Community Development Programme
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
SUBSTITUTE EDUCATOR
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Teaching Biology, Social Science, Life Science and Arts and Culture from Grade 8-10
- Do administrative duties as per job requirement
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (STUDENT)
MATHOLONJENI COMMUNITY PROJECT
- Assist the NPO to register in terms of NPO Act
- Oversee the proper management of NPO funds as per Public Finance Management Act
- Assist the NPO to apply for funding
- Assist the NPO with the creation of 6 files as required by the NPO Act
- Monitor and evaluate the NPO for quality assurance, control and improvement purposes
- Do administrative duties as per job requirement
STUDENT SOCIAL WORKER
ESHOWE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
02.2011 - 05.2011
- Implement Social Work Methods (Casework, Group Work, Community Work, Administration and Research)
- Provide counselling to inmates
- Conduct life skills programmes aimed at rehabilitating inmates
- Compile progress reports on inmates who have attended the life skills programme to be considered by the parole board
- Assist inmates in relation to restorative services
- Assist inmates who have been granted parole with re-integration process back to the community
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health -
University of KwaZulu Natal
B.A. Social Work - undefined
University of Zululand
Senior Certificate - undefined
Bhekifa High School
Skills
Data capturingData disseminationData analysis using descriptive statistic methodData presentation using graphs and tablesDistrict Health Information SystemDatabase development and analysis
Community Education
Community Engagement
Project Management
Program Planning
Project Tracking
Community Outreach
Personal Counseling
Needs Assessment
Referral Coordination
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Progress Evaluations
Administration and Management
Staff Education and Training
Emotional Awareness
Quality Assurance Controls
Certification
Introduction to SAMTRAC- (Safety in the workplace), Nosa, 2015
Selected Short Courses Attended
- Trauma Management, trafficking in persons, LGBTQIA+ and Gender Based Violence National Strategic Plan, 10/18/23
- Change management, 11/24/22
- Situational Leadership as guideline in Social Work Supervision and Management, 2018
- Social Behaviour Change Communication, 2015
Competencies And Attributes
- Strategic Human Resource Planning
- Batho Pele Principles (customer care)
- Complex report writing
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)
- Counselling (individual, group and family)
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Financial management
- Time management
- Diversity Management
- Employee Assistance Programme Management
- Good verbal and written communication
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership and supervision
- Mentoring and development
- Negotiation and Networking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance management and development
- Problem solving and conflict management
- Programme and Project Management
- Administration and Coordination
- Risk management
- Social Science and Public Health Researching
- Strong interpersonal and communication
Legislative Framework Applying Within The Workplace Setting
- South African Constitution of 1996
- Children’s Act No. 38 of 2005
- Older Person’s Act No. 13 of 2006
- Domestic violence Act No 116 of 1998
- Criminal Procedure Act No. 51 of 1997
- Sexual Offences Act No 32 of 2007
- Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999
- Social Assistance Act No. 13 of 2004
- Substance Abuse Act No. 70 of 2008
- The Basic Conditions of Employment Equity Act
- Code of Conduct
- Labour Relations Act No. 66 of 1995
- The Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998
- The Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998
- Batho Pele Principles
- Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993
Positions Of Responsibility Within The Throughout My Career
- Leader of the Learner Representative Council in 2005 at Bhekifa High School
- Class Representative for Social Work Level 4 Students at the University of Zululand in 2011
- Chairperson of ward 15 war room under Ulundi Local Municipality (Integrated Service Delivery Model)
- Chairperson of the team building exercise programme in Mahlabathini Service Office
- Championing the Substance Abuse Programme at Mahlabathini Service Office
- Member of Local Drug Action Steering Committee under Ulundi Local Municipality
- Member of Batho Pele Committee in Mahlabathini Service Office
- Member of Health and Safety Committee in Mahlabathini Service Office
- Member of the Housing Committee in Mahlabathini Service Office
- Coordinator of Employee Health and Wellness programme at Mahlabathini Service Office
Modules Passed
- Business Management
- Health Systems and Primary Health Care
- Human Resource Management
- Public Health Management of Information System
- Research Methodology
- Social Change and Development
Work
(+27) 358738228
References
- Department of Social Development, 0739058090/0663945486, Mthembu Z.P, Service Office Manager at Babanango Service Office, Zandile.mthembu@kzndsd.gov.za
- Department of Social Development, 0735280696, Hlabisa P.P, Supervisor at Camperdown Service Office, Patiance.hlabisa@kzndsd.gov.za
- Department of Social Development, 0710258469, Buthelezi G.P, Social Worker at Mahlabathini Service Office, gugu.buthelezi@kzndsd.gov.za
Timeline
Social Worker
Department of Social Development
03.2012 - Current
STUDENT SOCIAL WORKER
ESHOWE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
02.2011 - 05.2011
SUBSTITUTE EDUCATOR
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
10.2007 - 01.2008
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (STUDENT)
MATHOLONJENI COMMUNITY PROJECT
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health -
University of KwaZulu Natal
B.A. Social Work - undefined
University of Zululand
Senior Certificate - undefined
Bhekifa High School