BERNELEE SKRYWER
Windhoek, Khomas
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.
With over 4 years of experience in social work, I bring a deep commitment to client advocacy and case management. My career highlights include leading innovative community programs and achieving significant improvements in client outcomes. I am eager to contribute my expertise and passion to a dynamic team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Ministry of Health and Social Services
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing psychosocial support to community members
- Assist with planning, organising and facilitation of departmental and community projects
- Conducting group work
- Responsible for facilitating capacity building workshops
- Representing the department in various task force and coordination structures.
Social Worker
Regain Trust
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for providing counselling services
- Facilitating capacity building workshops and trainings
- Prepares and present related matters to the communities
- Supervising regional team
- Managing petty cash
- Representing the company in regional coordination structures.
Intern Social Worker
Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for intakes and seeing through the helping process (counselling or refer clients to right stakeholders)
- Specifically dealing with counselling, maintenance, custody, and other organization projects.
Intern Social Worker
Municipal Council of Windhoek
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for intakes and seeing through the helping process (counselling or refer to right organization)
- Assisting with reconciliations
- Conducting house evaluations, and assisting with other organization projects
- Assist with the coordination of wellness related projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Honours -
University of Namibia
01.2022
NQF Level 6 certificate in African leadership development -
University of Stellenbosch
01.2015
Secondary Education -
Windhoek High School
01.2013
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Computer Literate
- Result Oriented
- Community Outreach
- Psychosocial Support
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking skills
- Health Education
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Khoekhoegowab
References
- Mrs. Cecilia Maruta, Section Head- Social Welfare, Municipal Council of Windhoek, (061) 290 3509
- Ms. Constance Muparadzi, Head Social Worker, Regain Trust, (081) 703 3203
- Mrs Mercia Chingwaramusee, Social Worker, MGEPESW, (081) 420 5850
- Mr Chaka Kabende, Chief Social Worker, MoHSS, (081) 650 1631
Timeline
Social Worker
Ministry of Health and Social Services
09.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Regain Trust
01.2022 - 07.2023
Intern Social Worker
Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare
07.2021 - 12.2021
Intern Social Worker
Municipal Council of Windhoek
07.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Honours -
University of Namibia
NQF Level 6 certificate in African leadership development -
University of Stellenbosch
Secondary Education -
Windhoek High School
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