Talifhani Mbedzi
Volunteer Mental Health Counselor
Montana, Pretoria
Summary
Personal Profile Statement I am a confident, caring, assertive and organized lady looking for a new opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. I am a versatile young professional and I can adapt to any situation. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mental Health Lay Counselor
South African Depression and Anxiety Group, SADAG
Sandton
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Providing counselling to learners in need
- Conducting accommodation applications for learners who have to learn barriers
- Performing screening for learners who are at risk and experiencing learning barriers
- Attending meetings and training workshops on behalf of the school-based support team, Provide telephonic counselling to depressed clients
- Recording and capturing client’s details on the intake forms
- Attending workshops on mental health-related issues
- Visiting schools and institutions to raise awareness on mental health issues
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Pretoria
2016.01 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Counselling Psychology
University of South Africa
2020.01 - 2021.04
Education (PGCE) - Education
STADIO
Centurion 2022.01 - Current
Skills
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Timeline
Education (PGCE) - Education
STADIO
2022.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Counselling Psychology
University of South Africa
2020.01 - 2021.04
Mental Health Lay Counselor
South African Depression and Anxiety Group, SADAG
2019.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Pretoria
2016.01 - 2018.04
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