Verona Wynand
Social Worker
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa Helderberg
2 2007
- Supervision and managing case files, Statutory supervision- and family reunification services to families Individual counseling & referrals and home visits, Facilitation of family conferences Mediation, Opening and finalizing Children’s Court Enquiries, Managing Foster Care and Reunification Cases, Intake services, Applications to rehabilitation Centre and aftercare services, Applications to Children’s Homes, Networking and establishing working agreements with the magistrate’s office, Child and Youth Care Centre, Rehabilitation Centre, SAPS, and other relevant organizations managing own admin - typing of all reports and correspondence, Doing individual and group sessions with children, Multi-disciplinary team meetings were held weekly to discuss/progress of the children, Family panels with family, external social worker, and facility manager, Group work sessions every week with children, Group sessions with biological parents for reunification purposes, Holiday programs with children, Orphaned and Vulnerable Children project (Children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS), Recruitment, screening and selection of volunteers, Planning, organizing and facilitating training for the volunteers Delegating tasks to volunteers, Networking with organizations in the community
- E.g
- SAPS, Department of Health, Planning, coordination and facilitation of in-service training for volunteers attending funder’s monthly meetings, Office coordinator, manage day-to-day running of office and staff, Conducting meetings, Writing of Quarterly Progress Report Supervising 4th year Social work students
Social worker
ACVV Peninsula
05.2023 - Current
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide in-situ support, improving client safety and well-being.
- Reduced client wait times for services by optimizing appointment scheduling and follow-up processes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
Social worker
Huis Susan Lapoorta CYCC
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Led workshops on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for selfadvocacy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create integrated care plans, improving overall client health outcomes.
- Enhanced protective measures for children and vulnerable adults with thorough investigations and interventions.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure cohesive support strategies for clients.
Social Worker
ACVV Peninsula
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Enhanced protective measures for children and vulnerable adults with thorough investigations and interventions.
- Increased public awareness of social issues and resources available through effective community engagement initiatives.
Social Worker / Office Co-Coordinator
Badisa Trio Bellville
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Streamlined case management processes, enabling more efficient client progress tracking and support.
Education
Senior Certificate - undefined
Florida High School
Bachelor of Diaconiology (Social work) - undefined
Huguenot College
Complementary Courses Completed - undefined
Eye on the child - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Knysna
Knysna Approach; methods and Techniques of - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Knysna
Knysna Systemic and family Assessment of sexual abuse - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Knysna
Knysna Mediation - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Lifestyle Management Workshop - undefined
Brainwaves Projects
New Children’s Act Training - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
New Children’s Act Training - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Policy Guidelines for Course of Conduct, Code - undefined
South African Council for Social Service of Ethics & Professions Rules for Social workers
Developmental Assessment –Strength based - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Child Africa Implementation of the Children’s Act - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Case Work Training - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Mediation Training - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Children’s Act Training - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Safety & Risk Assessment of Children - undefined
ACVV Training, Paarl
Children’s Act Training - undefined
ACVV Zoom Training
Safety & Risk Training - undefined
ACVV Training, Paarl
Introduction into Autism - undefined
Susan Lapoorta CYCC, Sarepta
Trauma Informed Approach - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Skills
Client Needs Assessment
MS Office
Client Advocacy
Crisis Assessment
Social Services
Client Confidentiality
Psychosocial assessment
Case Documentation
Risk Assessment
Family Case Management
Confidential case documentation
Roles And Responsibilities
Case work: Supervision and managing case files
Statutory supervision- and family reunification services to families
Individual counseling & referrals and home visits
Facilitation of family conferences
Mediation
Opening and finalizing Children’s Court Enquiries
Managing Foster Care and Reunification Cases
Intake services
Applications to rehabilitation Centre and aftercare services
Applications to Children’s Homes
Networking and establishing working agreements with the magistrate’s office, Child and Youth Care Centre, Rehabilitation Centre, SAPS, and other relevant organizations managing own admin - typing of all reports and correspondence
Doing individual and group sessions with children
Multi-disciplinary team meetings were held weekly to discuss/progress of the children
Family panels with family, external social worker, and facility manager
Group work: Group work sessions every week with children.
Group sessions with biological parents for reunification purposes
Holiday programs with children
Community work: Orphaned and Vulnerable Children project (Children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS)
Recruitment, screening and selection of volunteers
Planning, organizing and facilitating training for the volunteers
Delegating tasks to volunteers
Networking with organizations in the community. E.g. SAPS, Department of Health,
Planning, coordination and facilitation of in-service training for volunteers attending funder’s monthly meetings
General: Office coordinator, manage day-to-day running of office and staff.
Conducting meetings
Writing of Quarterly Progress Report
Supervising 4th year Social work students
Extrainformation
I am enthusiastic about people and can work equally well individually or in a task team.
I take great pride in my work and I believe I would be a very valuable asset to your organization as I am hard working and efficient.
I am eager to learn and widen my experiences. Thank you for reviewing this document.
Personal Information
- Age: 49
- Health Status: Good
- Driving License: 2
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Afrikaans
References
- Ms. Lorna Claasen, Manager – Susan La Poorta CYCC, 074 812 3801, 082 771 3801
- Ms. Preshema Sewpaul, Regional Manager – ACVV Peninsula, 076 642 4368, 071 880 1405
- Ms. Kelly Hart, Social Worker – ACVV Peninsula, 083 650 0736, 021 511 3001
Timeline
Social worker
ACVV Peninsula
05.2023 - Current
Social worker
Huis Susan Lapoorta CYCC
05.2022 - 04.2023
Social Worker
ACVV Peninsula
04.2020 - 04.2022
Social Worker / Office Co-Coordinator
Badisa Trio Bellville
02.2017 - 03.2020
Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa Helderberg
2 2007
Senior Certificate - undefined
Florida High School
Bachelor of Diaconiology (Social work) - undefined
Huguenot College
Complementary Courses Completed - undefined
Eye on the child - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Knysna
Knysna Approach; methods and Techniques of - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Knysna
Knysna Systemic and family Assessment of sexual abuse - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Knysna
Knysna Mediation - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Lifestyle Management Workshop - undefined
Brainwaves Projects
New Children’s Act Training - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
New Children’s Act Training - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Policy Guidelines for Course of Conduct, Code - undefined
South African Council for Social Service of Ethics & Professions Rules for Social workers
Developmental Assessment –Strength based - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Child Africa Implementation of the Children’s Act - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
Case Work Training - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Mediation Training - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Children’s Act Training - undefined
Badisa Head Office
Safety & Risk Assessment of Children - undefined
ACVV Training, Paarl
Children’s Act Training - undefined
ACVV Zoom Training
Safety & Risk Training - undefined
ACVV Training, Paarl
Introduction into Autism - undefined
Susan Lapoorta CYCC, Sarepta
Trauma Informed Approach - undefined
Child Welfare SA, Head Office
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