Nondumiso Ntshangase-Soboyi
Social Worker
Durban,KZN
Summary
I am a motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized individuals and communities. I am passionate about fostering change in human behavior, empowering vulnerable groups of people and encouraging individuals to maintain holistic well-being. I have extensive experience in working with victims of crime and other vulnerable groups of people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
3
3
Languages
Work History
Part-time Counsellor
TraumaCall
08.2022 - Current
- Providing psycho-social counselling to clients
- Providing trauma counselling
- Writing feedback reports
Social Worker
Department of Correctional Services
Durban, South Africa
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Assessment of in-coming inmates
- Conducting interviews with inmates
- Tracing and preparing victims for victim-offender-mediation.
- Conducting Group-work with inmates
- Organizing and facilitating VOD (Victim Offender Dialogue) sitting arrangements
- Counselling victims of crime
- Mediating between victims of crime and offenders
- Writing reports
- Established lifers-inmate database
Tutor
University of KwaZulu, Natal
Durban, South Africa
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Support teaching and work experience modules in the Social Auxiliary Work training programme
- Assist in module coordination and administration
- Preparing lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
Student Supervisor
University of KwaZulu, Natal
Durban, South Africa
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Teaching and guiding students in fieldwork practice tasks and report writing
- Giving students feedback on their performance
- Marking student assignments
- Providing primary and direct supervision
- Focusing and developing students’ skills development
- Keeping records of supervisory sessions
- Consulting with relevant stakeholders
Fieldworker; Research
Creative Consulting and Development Works
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Translating data collection tools from English to conversational Zulu
- Collecting quantitative data through an electronic survey using tablet-based devices
- Collecting qualitative data through in-depth interviews
- Transcribing of audio interview recordings
- Completed an online Research Ethics Training Curriculum
- Underwent a training workshop on research ethics, study rationale, qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, and data management procedures before fieldwork activities began.
Marketer
Fundi
Durban, South Africa
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisting clients with loan applications and advising on what is required to successfully process the applications
- Marketing Fundi to students and their parents/guardians
Peer Educator
Anglican AIDS and Health Care Trust
Nongoma, KZN
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Educating individuals and groups about HIV prevention
- Facilitating Youth talks regarding HIV stigma
- Facilitating Youth activities aimed at HIV prevention and care
Education
Certificate in Project Management (Module 1) - Management
Shaw Academy
Cape Town, WC 08.2020 - 10.2020
Master of Social Science - Criminology
University of KwaZulu, Natal
Durban 01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Social Work - Humanities
University of KwaZulu, Natal
Durban 02.2011 - 12.2014
Matric -
King BhekuZulu High School
Nongoma 01.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
Report Writing
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointCase management
Crisis Intervention
Group therapy
Substance abuse treatments
Social services
Community work
Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
Academic:
Merit certificate in Social Work
Merit certificate in Criminology
Deans Commendations
Certificate of Academic Excellence: Golden Key International Honour Society
Certificate of Appreciation: Academic Mentoring
Certificate of Completion: In-Depth Interviews, Mobile Survey Data and Collection Training
Certificate of Completion: Research Ethics Training Curriculum
Leadership:
Certificate of Appreciation: Executive Leader- Campus Crusade for Christ
Certification
Certified Social Worker, SACSSP
Timeline
Part-time Counsellor
TraumaCall
08.2022 - Current
Tutor
University of KwaZulu, Natal
06.2022 - 09.2022
Certificate in Project Management (Module 1) - Management
Shaw Academy
08.2020 - 10.2020
Student Supervisor
University of KwaZulu, Natal
04.2019 - 05.2019
Social Worker
Department of Correctional Services
08.2016 - 11.2022
Fieldworker; Research
Creative Consulting and Development Works
08.2016 - 09.2017
Marketer
Fundi
01.2016 - 05.2016
Certified Social Worker, SACSSP
01-2015
Master of Social Science - Criminology
University of KwaZulu, Natal
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Social Work - Humanities
University of KwaZulu, Natal
02.2011 - 12.2014
Matric -
King BhekuZulu High School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Peer Educator
Anglican AIDS and Health Care Trust
01.2008 - 12.2010
References
Ms. Thembela Khuzwayo (Department of Correctional
Services)
Tell: 034 972 9340
Email: thembela.khuzwayo@dcs.gov.za
Dr. Thembelihle Makhanya (UKZN)
Tell: 031 260 7443
Email: MakhanyaT@ukzn.ac.za
Mrs. Mandisa Nzuza (UKZN Extended Learning)
Tell: 031 260 3996
Email: ThutshiniM@ukzn.ac.za