Community Integration Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Community Integration Specialist to support individuals in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role combines fieldwork with remote coordination to help clients transition from institutional settings, access housing, employment, and social activities, and build supportive networks.

You will develop tailored integration plans, advocate for clients, coordinate with families and service providers, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social services, community support, or rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in case management and client advocacy.
• Strong understanding of community integration principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse populations, including those facing significant challenges.
• Knowledge of local resources and services within the Mahikeng, North West region.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to manage remote communication tools.
• Ability to work flexibly, balancing on-site responsibilities with remote tasks.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized community integration plans for clients.
• Assess client needs and connect them with appropriate community resources and services.
• Facilitate introductions and build relationships between clients and community members/organizations.
• Provide ongoing support and advocacy to clients to ensure successful integration.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and support networks.
• Organize and facilitate community engagement activities and social events.
• Work with local employers to identify employment opportunities for clients.
• Monitor client progress and make adjustments to integration plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Network with local service providers, government agencies, and community groups in Mahikeng, North West.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Social Work, Community Development, Psychology (relevant qualification)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Remote communication tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Community Integration Specialist to work within the Mahikeng, North West area. This role is dedicated to supporting individuals, particularly those transitioning from institutional settings or facing social exclusion, to successfully integrate into the community. You will work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community stakeholders to develop tailored integration plans, identify support networks, and facilitate access to essential services such as housing, employment, and social activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social inclusion principles, excellent networking skills, and a passion for empowering vulnerable individuals. This hybrid role involves essential fieldwork and community engagement alongside remote coordination and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized community integration plans for clients.
• Assess client needs and connect them with appropriate community resources and services.
• Facilitate introductions and build relationships between clients and community members/organizations.
• Provide ongoing support and advocacy to clients to ensure successful integration.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and support networks.
• Organize and facilitate community engagement activities and social events.
• Work with local employers to identify employment opportunities for clients.
• Monitor client progress and make adjustments to integration plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Network with local service providers, government agencies, and community groups in Mahikeng, North West.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social services, community support, or rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in case management and client advocacy.
• Strong understanding of community integration principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse populations, including those facing significant challenges.
• Knowledge of local resources and services within the Mahikeng, North West region.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to manage remote communication tools.
• Ability to work flexibly, balancing on-site responsibilities with remote tasks.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team environment.
• Benefits include contributions towards medical aid and a provident fund.
• This hybrid role in Mahikeng, North West provides a rewarding career focused on fostering independence and inclusion within the community.