Coordinator For Psychosocial Support

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Worker to enhance the well-being of families and community workers. This role focuses on developing and delivering psychosocial support services that strengthen parent-child relationships and promote healthy child development. Join a dynamic team that values independence and strategic thinking, where your contributions will significantly impact the community. If you are driven and eager to make a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Experience working with families and young children (0-6 years).

Responsibilities

• Develop psychosocial support services for parents and caregivers.
• Engage and recruit participants for support services.
• Manage data collection and reporting with precision.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Facilitation Skills

Computer Literacy

Problem Solving

Education

SACSSP Registered Social Worker

Community Development Experience

Job description

Coordinator for Psychosocial Support

Organization: Mikhulu Child Development Trust

Deadline: 16 May 2025

Region: Cape Town

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

Location: Athlone, Cape Town (some travel required; valid driver's license and personal vehicle needed)

Employment type: 18-month contract

Commencement Date: 1 July 2025

Impact Statement: In this position, you'll directly improve the well-being of parents and caregivers in our communities, and the community workers that serve them, empowering them to build stronger relationships with their children. Your work developing and providing psychosocial support services will help families create nurturing environments that promote healthy child development and break cycles of violence. By supporting parents and community workers through their challenges, you'll contribute to creating safer communities and brighter futures for children during their most crucial developmental years.

Team Culture: You'll join our small, dynamic team of dedicated professionals who value independence, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement. We foster an environment where every team member engages deeply with our organisational strategy, thinks beyond their specific role, and actively contributes ideas to maximise our impact. We seek colleagues who are self-directed and don't require micromanagement—those who can take ownership of their work while collaborating effectively when needed. Your voice and perspectives will be actively welcomed and valued in shaping our approach.

Role Overview

We're seeking a passionate Social Worker to develop and execute holistic psychosocial support approaches for parents, caregivers, and community workers. This role will create and deliver services that improve parenting practices, strengthen parent-child relationships, increase child safety awareness, and ultimately set children on positive life trajectories free from violence.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Develop a comprehensive suite of psychosocial support services for parents, caregivers, and community workers
2. Proactively engage and recruit parents/community workers to participate in support services
3. Provide responsive, individualized support to parents/community workers facing challenges
4. Establish and coordinate effective referral partnerships with relevant organizations
5. Manage data collection, documentation, and reporting with precision
6. Continuously improve systems and processes based on insights
7. Develop and share meaningful insights about parent needs and service effectiveness
8. Support broader organizational activities as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with the SACSSP (or related qualification)
• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a social worker
• Additional 2 years' community development experience preferred
• Direct experience working with families with young children (0-6 years), facilitating parent support groups or educational workshops using collaborative, participatory methods
• Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development milestones, parents, and families
• Established professional network within social service organizations, government departments, and/or community resources in Cape Town
• Excellence in administration and meticulous data management

Required Skills & Characteristics

• Advanced computer literacy (beyond basic Microsoft Office proficiency)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivation and internal drive to work independently
• Critical thinking with ability to identify and solve problems autonomously
• Growth mindset with curiosity and willingness to ask questions when needed
• Facilitation skills that foster inclusive participation and deep listening
• Ability to manage diverse responsibilities while maintaining quality
• Fluency in English and isiXhosa (Afrikaans preferred)

The Ideal Candidate

• Takes proactive, forward-thinking approaches to their work
• Generates innovative solutions to complex psychosocial challenges
• Engages collaboratively with colleagues across the organization
• Applies trauma-informed approaches in all aspects of work

How to Apply

Application Process: Please submit your CV to [e-mail] along with a brief statement (max 1 page) describing your motivation for working in early childhood development and family support, and how your experience has prepared you for this role. Due 16 May 2025.

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Date posted: 02 May 2025

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