Nondumiso Twaisa
Social Worker
Rivergate Village
Summary
I am dedicated social worker with over five years of experience in child protection and community development, specializing in support for marginalized communities and addressing social justice issues. I have proven my ability to establish trusting relationships with clients and effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels to implement impactful programs and interventions. I have acquired strong communication and leadership skills, combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management. I am committed to maintaining high standards of responsibility and confidentiality, driven by a passion for advocating for vulnerable populations and facilitating positive change within communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social worker
The Department of Social Development Bellville
02.2019 - Current
- Rendering social work services to individuals, families, groups and communities.
- Family preservation services- conducting family conferences and providing support services and empowering families to ensure that children remain in the family setting and become self-reliant.
- Investigative social work- conducting investigations for abused, neglected, vulnerable, and children in need of care and protection in terms of Section 150/151/152 of the Children’s Act, Act 38 of 2005 and compiling psychosocial reports.
- Statutory Reports- reports for Children’s Court and documenting information on client files.
- Client Care- intervention strategies: family therapy, assessment, crisis management, trauma, supportive counselling, substance abuse programmes, effective parenting, and needs assessment according to clients’ individual needs. Identifying and linking homeless people with shelters.
- Referrals and treatment plans- to community-based resources relating to social problems.
- Administrative functions- compiling reports, keeping the filling system updated.
- Facilitation of Life-skills groups for children displaying behavior problems and family preservation programmes with families as a holistic component.
- Planning and Facilitation involve identifying and implementing integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
- Networking- establishing and maintaining professional relationships and networking with other Government Departments, and private and NGO sectors (assisting with awareness campaigns).
- Facilitation and presentation- presentation of training attended to fellow colleagues upon request.
- Substance abuse services- plan and implement group work, assessments, and admission of clients to rehabilitation facilities.
- Supervision and mentoring- social work students & social auxiliary work students.
- Professional development- Attend workshops; trainings; Child Protection Forum meetings.
- Additional duties- Conducting after-hour work (Child Protection Services) and crisis intervention. Gender-Based Violence and Victim Support Coordinator.
Social worker
Mbekweni Youth Centre
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Offering support and counselling to learner in primary and high schools in Mbekweni. Educating learner about types of abuse and raising awareness about bullying.
- Training – Providing training for grade 8 learners to become Motivational coaches (MOT) and for President awards (TPA)
- Planning and Project Management- special events (Arts & Culture days, awareness raising against child abuse and Youth days celebrations)
- Planning and facilitation- Holiday programmes and planning and facilitating of youth camps.
- Administrative functions- Compiling reports, keeping filling system updated, drafting a budget for programmes and seeking finance for programmes.
- Networking- Engaging with other stakeholders in creating awareness and organizing sport events
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of the Western Cape
01.2015
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate - undefined
Kayamandi High School
01.2010
Skills
Proficient in written and verbal expression
Ability to deliver quality work under pressure
Effective communication skills
Work effectively under pressure
References
1. Mr. Alfred De Vries
Department of Social
Development
Social work Supervisor
(083) 426 2339
(021) 940 7100/24
Alfred. DeVries@westerncape.gov.za
2. Mr. Mafika Hadebe
Western Cape Health and Wellness
(078) 509 3736
(021) 815 8854
Mafika.Hadebe@westerncape.gov.za
3. Mr. Selwyn Paterson
Mbekweni Youth Centre
Manager
(021) 205 4414
Timeline
Social worker
The Department of Social Development Bellville
02.2019 - Current
Social worker
Mbekweni Youth Centre
11.2017 - 02.2019
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate - undefined
Kayamandi High School
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of the Western Cape
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