Yvonne Thulisile Kheswa
Social Worker
MP
Summary
Motivated social worker with a deep understanding of social justice issues and the various systems impacting marginalized communities. Passionate about creating and implementing programs that provide support to those in need while promoting mental health. Proven track record of building strategic partnerships, advocating for clients, and driving positive change for communities facing challenges through collaboration and analysis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker
Mpumalanga Mental Health Society
08.2020 - Current
- Psychosocial care and support to individual, group and families
- Employee wellness program (EAP)
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Secured vital resources for clients by advocating for their rights within multifaceted systems.
- Enhanced family support by educating them on community resources and connecting them to essential services.
- Advocate for mental health care users
- Monitoring of stimulation centre
- Intake and administration services
- Stakeholder liaison
- Facilitation and implementation of mental health programmes
Intern student social worker
Tswelelopele Community Project
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Administration
- Individual, group and family therapeutic counselling
- Parenting skills support group
- Implementation of awareness campaign
- Assisted staff in daily activities, alleviating workload and enabling focus on key tasks.
- Acquired significant industry experience by applying learned concepts to practical work settings.
student counsellor
North-West University
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: student counselling and development
- Psycho-social support to student’s
- Mediation services
- Problem solving skills
- Counselling
- Student counselling and development
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individualized support and guidance through regular counseling sessions.
- Promoted a positive school culture by organizing workshops on topics like stress management, time management, and effective communication skills.
Residence Coordinator
North-West University
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: residence department
- Overall safety of student’s in the residence
- Coordinator for event’s and programmes
- Ensuring clean and healthy living conditions
- Residence department
- Collaborated with other departments to provide comprehensive support services for residents, contributing to overall student success.
- Served as an on-call resource during off-hours for responding to urgent matters or emergencies, ensuring prompt resolution of issues and maintaining a safe living environment.
peer educator
North-West University
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: student counselling and development
- Raise awareness on health related issues
- Educational activities
- Broker
- Health promotion campaigns
- Student counselling and development
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development training to enhance my teaching skills as a Peer Educator.
- Identified gaps in existing resources available to students; collaborated with relevant departments on campus to address these needs proactively.
Education
Honour’s Degree - social work, Psychology
North-West University (NWU)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Admissions to Bachelor’s degree - undefined
Hlonipha High School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Skills
C1 driver’s license
IsiZulu
English
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Client needs assessment
MS office
Client advocacy
Crisis assessment
Timeline
Social Worker
Mpumalanga Mental Health Society
08.2020 - Current
Intern student social worker
Tswelelopele Community Project
07.2019 - 10.2019
student counsellor
North-West University
02.2018 - 11.2018
Residence Coordinator
North-West University
02.2017 - 11.2018
peer educator
North-West University
02.2017 - 11.2017
Honour’s Degree - social work, Psychology
North-West University (NWU)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Admissions to Bachelor’s degree - undefined
Hlonipha High School
01.2013 - 01.2015