Paulina Mmaphefo Sefara
Social Worker
30 marigold crescent,Marlboro Gardens
Summary
Experienced Social Worker with 7+ years in statutory and therapeutic services. Specialize in early interventions, substance use recovery, and community empowerment for children and families. Proficient in Children's Act 38 of 2005, ECD support, and public sector guidelines (PFMA & DoRA). Committed to ethical practice, stakeholder collaboration, and Batho Pele principles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8044
8044
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Social Worker
SANCA Horizon Clinic
Boksburg
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre
- Conduct client and caregiver assessments following the Children's Act.
- Provide therapy and case planning for families and children.
- Monitor home environments for child safety and ECD readiness.
- Attend team meetings for progress reviews and care coordination.
- Write reports for court, funders, and SACSSP compliance.
- Support families with recovery and parenting plans.
- Supervise student social workers and auxiliary staff.
- Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre
- Facilitated support groups focused on coping skills and emotional resilience, fostering a sense of community among participants.
- Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with client goals and available resources.
- Provided assessment and intervention services for clients experiencing mental health challenges, using evidence-based practices to facilitate recovery.
Social Worker
Khulisa Social Solutions
Alexandra& Roodeport
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Roodepoort & Alexandra
- Managed cases for children in conflict with the law and supervised diversion programs.
- Facilitated accredited life skills, parenting workshops, and advocacy initiatives.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and led family reintegration sessions.
- Worked closely with DSD, SAPS, Schools, and NGOs for prevention outreach.
- Created treatment plans and referrals to support services.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
Office Administrator
Baptist Theological College
Randburg
02.2009 - 10.2013
- Handled office duties, database management, and document processing.
- Assisted with academic administration and student support.
- Managed office operations, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and coordinating communications to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) -
University of South Africa
Gauteng, South Africa04.2018
Certificate - Office Administration
Damelin College
Bramely, Gauteng2010
Certificate - Computer Literacy & Call Centre
Havatech
Gauteng, South Africa2008
Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Northcliff High School
Northcliff, Gauteng12-2007
Skills
- Statutory Case Management
- Working with DSD
- Working with SAPS
- Report Writing
- Computer literacy skills
- Registration & Monitoring of ECD Services
- Home Assessments
- Community Outreach
- Early Childhood Development Support & Compliance
- Statutory Case Management
Additional Information
Valid driver's license and willing to travel for field visits., Children's Act 38 of 2005, PFMA, DoRA, SACSSP Registered, in good standing
Sacssp Registration No
1047470
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/12/89
- Marital Status: Single
Professional Development
- Effective Interventions in Working with Trauma, 2021
- Child Protection Statutory Work & Report Writing, 2021
Timeline
Social Worker
SANCA Horizon Clinic
07.2021 - Current
Social Worker
Khulisa Social Solutions
01.2018 - 06.2021
Office Administrator
Baptist Theological College
02.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) -
University of South Africa
Certificate - Office Administration
Damelin College
Certificate - Computer Literacy & Call Centre
Havatech
Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Northcliff High School
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