Davidean Saal
Springbok
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Social Development
06.2019 - Current
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Reference: Liezel Muller-Institutional Manager: 027 712 1301
- Reference: Erica Saal-Administrator: 027 712 1301
Social Worler
Child Welfare Services
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Reference: Ronell (Social Work Supervisor)- 021 887 2816
Education
Higher Certificate in Community Development - Community Development
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa12-2010
Matric - School
Nababeep High School
Nababeep12-2009
Skills
- Structural family therapy
- Violence prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Emergency intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Behavioral management
- Child welfare and protective services
- Therapeutic services
Reading; spending time with friends and family and exercises (Pilates)
Part of quality time and relaxing includes reading a novel. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, this helps me to de-stress, reset and uplifts my spirit. Pilates is part of stress management activities and it also boost my self confidence which is good for my overall well-being.
Languages
english
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Social Worker
Department of Social Development
06.2019 - Current
Social Worler
Child Welfare Services
12.2016 - 06.2019
Higher Certificate in Community Development - Community Development
University of Stellenbosch
Matric - School
Nababeep High School
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