Curriculum Vita

Name Surname

Rebekah Gounder

Address

** ******* *****

Westham

Phoenix

Durban

South Africa

Diver License

Full (manual)

Contact numbers

084-***-**-** / 031-*******(w)

Contact email

acq2ys@r.postjobfree.com

Brief personal statement:

I am a determined individual who’s capable of achieving personal and professional goals. I have a clear understanding of the social work principals and familiar with the person centered approach when dealing with young adults, children and families. Working with families and children has encouraged me to possess a motivated spirit and the need learn from different cultures. I with the ability to liaise and communicate with stakeholders while using tact and sensitivity when discussing problems with clients

I can review treatment plans and case conferences and ensure proposed treatment plans and goals are being carried out. I can discuss client issues and problematic cases in conferences with other professionals and can prepare clients' social history and psychosocial assessments as well as treatment plans for clinical files or court presentation I can advocate for services on behalf of clients and can organize my work load and carry out treatment plans on a one-to-one basis alone in client's home and I can deal effectively with troubled and difficult clients

Career history

Job title

Senior Social Worker

Company name

Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society

Date from and to

01-01-2007 to date (8 years)

Key responsibilities

Case Work (all aspects; including counseling)

Supervision of other social workers

Community Work

Implementation of the Children’s Act, Sexual Offensive Act

Adoptions

Counseling and foster care placements

Family Therapy and counseling

Removals and court appearances

Career guidance

Planning for independent living

Budgeting and money management

Co-ordinator of the poverty alleviation project

Co- ordinator of the Child protection project

Co-ordinator of the HIV/Aids team

Report writing court for purposes and outside organizations

Referral and placement at children’s home, rehabilitation facilities and school of industries

Investigation of allegations and referrals

Networking with recourse in and outside the community

Education and training

Degree:

Bachelors in Social Work

University:

University of KwaZulu Natal

Date obtained:

01-12-2006

Special achievements and skills

My background and experience enables me to meet the following requirements:

8 years’ experience in working with children, families, couples and youth,

Supervision of other social workers/ student social workers

The ability to facilitate effective individualized developmental, social/life skill programs to meet the needs of students who may have additional challenges;

Excellent communications skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals

Ability to work well within a team.

Sound judgment and problem solving skills ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Well-developed knowledge of the principles of the person centered approach in counseling that leads to change and personal development.

Expertise in the area of human relations and communication. A proven ability to apply this expertise and knowledge in the provision of a variety of counseling services relevant to the broad range of social welfare needs affecting members of a large and diverse university community.

Willingness and ability to work effectively as a member of a clinical team.

Organizational and administrative skills with particular emphasis on the facilitation and evaluation of interpersonal communication in groups.

Knowledge of community resources and the consultative skills to maximize their use.

The ability to provide case management for children and youth who are experiencing serious social, emotional and developmental difficulties with their families and environment.

Coordinator of the following project; child protection team, poverty alleviation project, skills development and youth project

Plan, organize and implement customized individual and group programs designed to meet the personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of individuals using a multi-disciplinary approach.

I can acquire knowledge of as well as interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Child and Family Services Act, and related policies and program guidelines

I know evidence-informed assessment and treatment methods such as, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Play Therapy etc.

References

Mrs Aroona Chetty – Director :Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society- 031 acq2ys@r.postjobfree.com

Mrs Saras Perumal – Manager: Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society- 031-*******- acq2ys@r.postjobfree.com

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