Renata Haley
Occupational Social Worker
Pretoria
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Military Social Work Officer
SANDF SAMHS
Pretoria
11.2012 - Current
- Creatively and effectively implemented casework, group work, community work, environmental readings, administration and research in the military setting.
- Spearheaded successful projects from conception through completion, showcasing strong project management abilities.
- Optimized client experience by spearheading advisory perspectives to managers and advocacy or empowerment initiatives with clients in micro and macro settings.
- Championed resilience and empowerment initiatives within the department, promoting an inclusive work environment where all employees felt valued and respected.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Generalist Social Worker
SAVF
Potchefstroom
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Strategised with team members to implement a holistic service.
- Implemented community projects to market services and educate communities.
- Managed social media platforms to market services.
- Conducted foster and statutory services to the allocated community and successfully placed children in safe environments.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
Social Worker
Childline North West
Potchefstroom
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work - Social Work And Psychology
North West University
Potchefstroom 01.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
Facitl
Strategic Planning
Report Writing
Report Writing
Project Management
Research
Quick Learner
Client Relationships
Initiative
Presentations
Public Speaking
Complex Problem-Solving
Creative and Resourceful
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Professionalism and Etiquette
Timeline
Military Social Work Officer
SANDF SAMHS
11.2012 - Current
Generalist Social Worker
SAVF
07.2011 - 10.2012
Social Worker
Childline North West
01.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor Of Social Work - Social Work And Psychology
North West University
01.2006 - 12.2009