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Emele Kalara Sovakalia

Upper Hutt,WGN

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Social Welfare Officer

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Welfare Officer

Ministry Of Women Children And Poverty Alleviation
Fiji
07.2011 - 04.2023
  • Conducted quarterly meetings to review cases and assisted in development of budget support for applicants to reach self-sufficiency.
  • Reported findings of fraud investigations to appropriate state agencies and officials.
  • Verified applicant information by conducting field visits to validate information reported on application
  • Frontline candidate to clients-clients first point of contact through telephone and face to face interaction
  • Answering customers calls in regards to the social protection program of the department
  • Respond to questions and concerns about service and escalate calls appropriately
  • Counsel customers on options for service and coverage
  • Promptly respond to general enquiries from clients and staff via telephone and email
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationship and earned reputation for delivering exceptional customer service

Education

GED -

Fiji School of Medicine
Fiji
09.2008

High School Diploma -

Lelean Memeorial School
Fiji
12.2004

Business Administration And Technology (Level 3)

Open Polytechnic
Lower Hutt ,NZ
02.2026 - Current

Skills

  • Child Management
  • Client Inquiries
  • Documenting Communications
  • Home Visits
  • Microsoft Office Outlook
  • Service Delivery
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Information Gathering

Timeline

Business Administration And Technology (Level 3)

Open Polytechnic
02.2026 - Current

Social Welfare Officer

Ministry Of Women Children And Poverty Alleviation
07.2011 - 04.2023

GED -

Fiji School of Medicine

High School Diploma -

Lelean Memeorial School
Emele Kalara Sovakalia