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Sanelisiwe Filtane
Social Worker
Mthatha
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Social Work Intern
Department of Education
Mthatha
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Social Work Volunteer
Child Welfare South Africa
Mthatha
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
Student Social Worker
Project Playground
Cape Town
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2016 - 2020.12
High School Diploma -
Zingisa Comprehensive High School
Mthatha, South Africa 01.2012 - 2014.12
Skills
Referrals and networking
Software
Spreadsheets (Excel, Google sheets)
Google drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Certification
Licensed Social Worker - 1054422
Additional Information
Mr X.T Sogoni (Supervisor)
Cell: 0846425972
Tel: 0475355063
Dr P. Titi (Colleague)
Cell: 0833799698
Mrs P Njanjani (Colleague)
Cell: 0736282768
Tel: 0475355063
Timeline
Drivers License - Code B (8)
10-2027
Licensed Social Worker - 1054422
03-2024
Social Work Intern
Department of Education
05.2022 - Current
Social Work Volunteer
Child Welfare South Africa
01.2021 - 04.2022
Student Social Worker
Project Playground
02.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of The Western Cape
02.2016 - 2020.12
High School Diploma -
Zingisa Comprehensive High School
01.2012 - 2014.12
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