JULIA D. NEKONGO
Ohangwena
Summary
An enthusiastic counsellor, who enjoys being part of the team. A result-oriented individual, and motivated person who always strives for the best. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative solutions to problems. I am an individual who can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Compassionate professional in social services field, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse populations effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Mentor
Project Hope Namibia
Oshikoto Region
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Dreams
- Support the identification, registration, assessment of and services provision to identified household by Community care workers
- Develop and implement individual/household case management plan
- Conduct community awareness on identification of vulnerable children and the process of registration of child headed house
- Organize quarterly Constituency Child Care and Protection Forums
- Execute and conduct investigations of statutory services related to children
- Serve as a referral link for children with specific needs and to ensure access to services, follow up and documentation
- Support establishment of temporal community care arrangements of children affected by abuse, neglect, GBV or either vulnerability warranting protection
- Establish/support implementation and enforcement of all national law, policies, guidelines, and acts related to safeguarding of children in Namibia
- Dreams
Social Worker at Onyaanya Constituency
Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Execute and conduct investigations of statutory services related to children
- Prepare professional reports with recommendations
- Provide counseling to children in need
- Ensure emergency assistance for children in need
- Referral of clients to other relevant service providers
- Assess and provide recommendations for vulnerable children to access grants
- Conduct place of safety placements
- Ensure legal placements and develop care plans for children placed in Residential Child Care Facilities
- Identify and provide material support for families and children in crisis/poverty
- Conduct screening and cell visits for children in conflict with the law
- Compile custody and guardianship, adoption, foster and trauma reports
Social Worker at Osire Refugee Camp
Komeho Namibia
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provide individuals Counselling and Family therapy to refugees
- Refugees Resettlement
- Development of programs and services
- Conflict resolution
Intern Social Worker at Engela State Hospital
Ministry of Health and Social Services
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Case Manager and report writing
- Provide individuals Counselling, Family therapy and Community work
- Development of programs and services
- Conflict resolution
- Liaise with stakeholder to implement activities
- Advocates for the vulnerable group in the community
- Development and maintain a comprehensive data base for the section
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Namibia
Windhoek , Pieeniorshpark09-2017
Grade 12 -
Haimbili Haufiku Senior Secondary School
01.2009
Skills
- Social integration support
- Behavior intervention plans
- Emotional intelligence
- Client scheduling
- Support services
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social integration
- Empathetic approach
- Activity planning skills
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
References
- Ms. Alletta Bosch, Chief Social Worker, Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Oshikoto Region, +264813186716
- Mrs. Naomi Kamodzi, Senior Social Worker, Engela State Hospital, +264 814668602
- Ms. Loide Metumo Amunyela, Senior Social Worker, Onandjokwe State Hospital, +264 812362628
Languages
- Oshiwambo
- English
Personal Information
- ID Number: 90101600550
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Social Service Mentor
Project Hope Namibia
01.2021 - Current
Social Worker at Onyaanya Constituency
Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare
01.2017 - 01.2021
Social Worker at Osire Refugee Camp
Komeho Namibia
01.2017 - 12.2017
Intern Social Worker at Engela State Hospital
Ministry of Health and Social Services
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Namibia
Grade 12 -
Haimbili Haufiku Senior Secondary School
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