Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
References
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Rose Wangari Kibaara

Social Worker
Johannesburg

Summary

A dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. I retain a strong background in women, LGBTIQ, and refugee advocacy. As a natural leader, I constantly seek out paths to foster new ideas to best support my team members to achieve their fullest potential. I am compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Social Work Student Intern

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Soweto
Johannesburg
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Assisted Social Workers with wellness checks and home visits to supervise separated families.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
  • Counseled individuals, families, and groups regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
  • Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
  • Developed income generating projects for clients in aftercare programs to support sobriety.

Tutor - First Year Social Work

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Social Work Practicum Student

Riverlea High School
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Conducted individual counseling for students in need of psychosocial support.
  • Provided emotional support to students affected by COVID.
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Developed and implemented community programs on substance abuse awareness.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.

Director's Assistant

Irise International
Jinja
03.2016 - 08.2016

Managed calendar and travel logistics, prioritized inquiries and requests and made recommendations to support smooth day-to-day director engagements.

  • Assisted with operations and administrative tasks to support exceptional customer service and sales experiences.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and organized meetings and events to promote productive conventions, retreats and other logistics.

Director's Assistant

Irise international
Jinja
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Managed calendar and travel logistics, prioritized inquiries and requests and made recommendations to support smooth day-to-day director engagements.
  • Assisted with operations and administrative tasks to support exceptional customer service and sales experiences.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Assisted with fundraising and grant writing.
  • Conducting interviews with community members to showcase importance of addressing period poverty.

Advocacy Intern

National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
Nairobi
12.2014 - 11.2015
  • Served as comprehensive resource for clients, providing details on lawyers and community service arrangements.
  • Provided training for community members on how to report crimes against LGBTIQ people.
  • Actively supported administrative functions to ensure meetings and workshops were successfully implemented.
  • Provided support in implementing sensitization programs for various stakeholders.
  • Providing security support to clients through home visits and risk assessment.

Caseworker and Life Skills Intern

HIAS
Nairobi
05.2013 - 11.2014
  • Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers.
  • Provided training on LGBTIQ refugees with specific focus on identification of refugees at heightened risk.
  • Provided vocational and income generating training to LGBTIQ refugees.
  • Assessed beneficiaries' progress and collaboratively worked on exit strategies that empowered them to become financially independent.
  • Conducted interviews with new clients to assess eligibility for resettlement.
  • Provide support to clients to find safe and suitable housing in urban areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
02.2019 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Huruma Girls' Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2004 - 11.2007

Skills

    Counselling

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a team of like minded individuals in the development of Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA) - Kenya, an artists' lead organization for lesbians in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Achieved awareness and income-generating community projects for my social work practicum with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved having five students in the Dean's List in 2021 through effectively helping with developing their confidence and knowledge in the work.
  • As a class representative for four years, I documented and assisted in resolving problems between the students and the faculty, resulting in better relationships.

Affiliations

South African Student Social Workers Association.

Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA) Kenya

University of Johannesburg

Certification

Top Tutor Award 2022

Interests

Volunteering

Creative writing

Reading

Collecting scarves and body art

Researching and learning about new topics

References

Mrs. Boipuso Mashigo

Lecturer - Department of Social Work and Community Development

University of Johannesburg

bmashigo@uj.ac.za

+27834772124


Ms. Shiluva Nkwinika

Director

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) Soweto

director@sancasoweto.org.za

+27815001247


Mr. James Oladipo

INT4 Coordinator - Department of Social Work and Community Development

University of Johannesburg

+27606017256

Timeline

Top Tutor Award 2022

10-2022

Social Work Student Intern

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Soweto
02.2022 - 10.2022

CRLA International Tutor Training Program

12-2021

Tutor - First Year Social Work

University of Johannesburg
02.2021 - 10.2022

Social Work Practicum Student

Riverlea High School
02.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Johannesburg
02.2019 - 11.2022

Imsibi Training - Business Administration Services

11-2017

Director's Assistant

Irise International
03.2016 - 08.2016

Director's Assistant

Irise international
03.2016 - 08.2016

Advocacy Intern

National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
12.2014 - 11.2015

Caseworker and Life Skills Intern

HIAS
05.2013 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Huruma Girls' Secondary School
02.2004 - 11.2007
Rose Wangari KibaaraSocial Worker