Community Support Officer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Partial remote work

Training & development

Impactful community projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Community Support Officer to join a team in George. You will engage with community members, identify social needs, coordinate support services, and help implement development initiatives to foster resilient communities in the Western Cape region.

Key duties include liaising with government agencies and NGOs, delivering workshops, guiding outreach strategies, and providing information and referrals to those seeking social support.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field.
• Experience in community engagement, social work, or a similar support role.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in using standard office software and communication tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, and travel within the local area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members to identify social needs and service gaps.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of community support programs and workshops.
• Liaise with local government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build partnerships.
• Assist in the development and implementation of community outreach strategies.
• Provide information and referrals to individuals seeking social assistance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community programs and report on outcomes.

Skills

Community engagement

Social work

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication tools

Teamwork

Travel locally

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences

Community Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an energetic and empathetic Community Support Officer to join their team in George . This role involves engaging with various community groups to identify needs, coordinate support services, and implement community development initiatives. You will act as a key liaison between the organization and the residents, ensuring that programs are responsive and effective. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about community well-being to foster positive change and build stronger, more resilient communities within the Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with community members to identify social needs and service gaps.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of community support programs and workshops.
• Liaise with local government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build partnerships.
• Assist in the development and implementation of community outreach strategies.
• Provide information and referrals to individuals seeking social assistance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community programs and report on outcomes.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences , Community Development, or a related field.
• Experience in community engagement, social work, or a similar support role.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in using standard office software and communication tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, and travel within the local area as needed.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary based on experience.
• Partial remote work flexibility.
• Access to training and professional development programs.
• Contribution to impactful community projects in George .
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.