Community Service Youth Worker

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ROSELYN SIBANDA

**04A Inuksugait Plaza,

Unit 415, P.O. Box 885,

Iqaluit X0A 0H3

Dedicated and trustworthy professional Teacher, Director, Community Service and Youth Worker, and Event Planner with 15+ years of experience working with children 6 to 14 years of age, including children with special needs supporting intellectual, cognitive and emotional development through social activities, interactive play and emotional development. Effective and proven leader with effective team management skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong multi-tasking ability. Passionate about improving the lives of people, motivated to bring my skills and experience to a like-minded community. Able to work flexible work schedule and have a clear police check.

Applied and Professional Experience

Akasia Seventh Adventist Church

Program: Pathfinder Youth Club

South Africa

Feb 2019 – Dec 2022

Duduzwane Home Johannesburg

Role: Child and Youth mental health worker

Director / Community Service and Youth Worker

• Approved budgets and projects for the community following the mission statement of the church

• Reviewed and assessed children progress throughout the year to determine if they qualify to promote to the next level

• Designed appropriate learning Outcomes for the different levels and classes

• Led and guided the youths through their progressive classes

• Conducted assessments on the curriculum covered

• Organized community visits and projects to help vulnerable sectors within our community.

• Conducted and offered free counselling sessions to the homeless youths and those with drug addictions

• Made recommendations for the youths to be taken to rehabilitation centres

• Monitored and maintained a community project that is mainly run by the youths with the help of the Pathfinder Club

• Oversaw and participated in volunteer outreach programs in the community with the youth to support the elderly and homeless providing services such as cleaning services and companionship, food, parcels and toiletries distribution to orphans

• Provided support to young mothers and pregnant young mothers in the community

• Assisted the young mothers to register and get social assistance

• Provided one on one counselling on motherhood and how-to parent and bond with unborn children

• Served as a leader of the disciplinary committee for student drop outs

• Initiated and supervised community gardens

DUDUZWANE Home for People Living with HIV

South Africa

Jan 2019 - Nov 2022

Community Service Worker

• Provided one on one support for residents of the home

• Offered emotional and spiritual support

• Conducted rehabilitation sessions

• Facilitated workshops in the community to create awareness and acceptance of persons infected and affected with HIV

• Assisted in the preparation and serving of meals

• Assisted with giving medication and provided cleaning services in the evening

• Interviewed residents to find out their challenges and presented the report to the Manager

• Applied for social grants to donor agencies

• Recommended for adoption and or social assistance of homeless and orphans to the Social Services

• Researched and identified community resources to assist and support youth integration into the community

• Arranged for recreational and out door activities PRESDA PRIMARY SCHOOL SOUTH AFRICA Jan 2013 -Dec 2019 EKUKHANYENI Combined School South Africa 2007 to Dec 2012 Teacher – Primary/ English Language

• Prepared and presented lessons plans to students

• Created supportive learning programs which covered the expected learning outcomes and were student centered

• Taught English reading, writing and comprehension; listening and public speaking skills

• Engaged with them in pre-learning activities and motivational learner activities which were both thought provoking and educational

• Organized off site educational tours and trips

• Attended to their individual needs and maintained a friendly learning atmosphere

• Performed administrative tasks including: file management of student profiles

• Organized sporting recreational activities and fundraising activities

• Worked collaboratively and maintained a positive good rapport with parents, peers and managements

• Provided feedback regarding the progress of each student

• Dealt and resolved conflicts with integrity and kindness Educational Background

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase

Program (ongoing)

University of South Africa, South Africa

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate

Program

Essor College, Montreal

Diploma in Education (Primary) University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe KEY COURSES: Teaching Practice, Theory of

Education, Child Development Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Professional Studies

Professional Development Training Akasia Adventist Church, South Africa Master Guide Program

Skills & Attributes

Office Tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), Google Clearances: Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. Language Skills: English (Fluent), (Basic Proficiency) Volunteering: Support Counselor for people living with HIV - Duduzwane Shelter, South Africa

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