Hi, I’m
Zukiswa Koltana
Social Worker in Private Practice
East London,Eastern Cape
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SELF-EMPLOYED
Social Worker in Private Practice
12.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Focus areas: Individual/ family/group therapy
- Counseling children with behavioral problems
- Couple therapy
- Anger management
- Divorce mediation
- Grief counseling
- Substance abuse/addictions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Trauma debriefing
- Stress management
- HIV/AIDS counseling.
DEPT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Senior Social Worker
1 1997 - 1 2003
Job overview
- Assessment using holistic approach
- Provide counseling and support to all clients
- Provide resolution and referral services for clients who require counseling
- Strengthen the ability of families to protect children
- Attend children’s court enquiries and writing reports for court
- Facilitate foster home care
- Services to youth in conflict with the law
- Coordinating special programs such as substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, Victim Empowerment, Disability and Elderly persons.
DeafSA
Office Manager
12.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Training and supervision of Social Auxiliary Work Learner
- Identify needs of the Deaf community clients
- Complete needs assessment report
- Initiate and organize awareness campaigns amongst general public to understand and support Deaf needs
- Initiate and monitor community based projects concerning rehabilitation/care of Deaf people i.t.o
- HIV/AIDS, Abuse victims, early intervention of Deaf children and parents
- Facilitate life skills programs for Deaf community.
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES
Principal Social Worker
01.2003 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Provide counseling to employees and their immediate families who encounter personal, emotional, psycho-social or behavioral challenges that detrimentally affect their well-being
- To prevent further deterioration of work performance by providing timeous intervention and referrals where necessary
- Conduct needs assessment in order to render needs based services
- To advise management regarding trends that may affect the work performance of employees
- Implement HIV/AIDS strategy to promote a well-balanced lifestyle for the SAPS organization, employees and their immediate families
- Facilitate HIV/AIDS awareness workshops, campaigns and events
- Coordinate Disabled Care Programme
- Facilitate pro-active programs such as stress management, colleague sensitivity, financial management, relationship enhancement, anger management and substance abuse
- Organize health and wellness events.
Skills
empathetic
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Affiliations
- BOARD OF HEALTH CARE FUNDERS
- SACSSP (10-18224)
Coursework
Coursework
- 12 HR Introduction to Family Law, Family Justice Network, 2017
- 5-day Divorce Mediation course, Family Justice Network, 2017
- Assessor course, SA College of Assessment, 2015
- Trauma Debriefing course, SAPS
- Victim Empowerment train the trainer, SAPS
- HIV/AIDS Educational Officers' Course
Education
Education
St. Matthew’s High School, 1991, Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Biblical studies, University of Fort Hare, 1997, BA (Social Work), Social Work, Psychology, University of South Africa, 2017, BA Honours ( Counselling Psychology)Skills Acquired
Skills Acquired
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Presentation
- Problem solving
- Conflict management
- Facilitation
- Planning and organizing
Church Denomination
Church Denomination
Assembly of GodPersonal Information
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7309300724083
- Ethnicity: Black
- Health Status: Excellent
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
References
References
- Lorna Schofield, Director: Fumana Wellness, Mentor, 0845264192
- Mrs Zobaphi Hlangu, Director: Amanzi Okuphumula Wellness, 0645195375
Timeline
Social Worker in Private Practice
SELF-EMPLOYED
12.2018 - Current
Office Manager
DeafSA
12.2015 - 12.2018
Principal Social Worker
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES
01.2003 - 04.2014
Senior Social Worker
DEPT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
1 1997 - 1 2003
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