Yandisa Vuyo PIKINI

Work History

Department Of Education

Umtata

05.2023 - Current

Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.

Department Of Social Development

Port St Johns

01.2023 - 03.2024

Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
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.
Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.

Department Of Education

Humansdorp

05.2022 - 01.2023

Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.

Wesfluer Hospital

Capetown

02.2020 - 01.2022

Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
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.
Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.

Capetown Association Physical Disable Center

ATHLONE

05.2017 - 11.2018

Completed comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for new residents to identify needs and strengths.
Coordinated referrals to community services to help clients obtain needed support.
Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.