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Salamina Morwesi Motlana

Social Worker
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at the City of Johannesburg, adept at client advocacy and needs assessment. Successfully connected families to vital resources, enhancing their well-being. Skilled in crisis assessment and MS Office, I have effectively supervised foster care placements and facilitated community awareness campaigns, driving impactful change in clients' lives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

City of Johannesburg
07.2010 - Current
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Implemented the City's Orphans and Vulnerable Children's Strategy.
  • Poverty alleviation programs,
  • Provided early childhood development interventions.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such indigent aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.

Social Worker

Gauteng Department of Social Development
08.2007 - 06.2010

Participated in the NPO's business plan panels. Provided support, training, and guidance to NGOs and staff at regional offices. Coordinated and facilitated the capacity building of new and emerging organizations. Conducted a needs assessment of the NPO sector through monitoring and evaluation. Ensured that Public Management Act requirements are met by the NPOs. Oversaw the transformation of the NPO sector. Conducted development quality assurance for NGOs.

Social Worker

Department Of Social Development
03.2006 - 07.2007

Client intake, investigations for children's court inquiry, court attendance, foster care placement supervision, reunification services, report writing, office administration, and prevention programs. Supervision of social auxiliary social workers.

Social Worker

Johannesburg Child Welfare Society
08.2003 - 02.2006

Foster care placements supervision, reconstruction, and reunification services for children and their parents. Life skills group work, screening and training of prospective foster parents, report writing, and counseling.

Social Worker

SANCA Central Rand
03.2002 - 07.2003

Outpatient substance abuse prevention and treatment services for clients and families. Prevention services at schools and workplaces. Organized community awareness campaigns, talks, and events. Facilitation of youth diversion programs, aftercare services, and client progress reports for courts and workplaces.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Rand Afrikaans Univerisity
Gauteng
04.2001 -

Skills

    Client needs assessment

    MS office

    Client advocacy

    Crisis assessment

Timeline

Social Worker

City of Johannesburg
07.2010 - Current

Social Worker

Gauteng Department of Social Development
08.2007 - 06.2010

Social Worker

Department Of Social Development
03.2006 - 07.2007

Social Worker

Johannesburg Child Welfare Society
08.2003 - 02.2006

Social Worker

SANCA Central Rand
03.2002 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Rand Afrikaans Univerisity
04.2001 -
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