Family Empowerment Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Generous leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team in Welkom, Free State. You will assess family needs, develop personalised support plans, and connect families with essential community resources to strengthen family wellbeing.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, advocate for families, and provide ongoing support, resources, and crisis referrals to help families achieve resilient and healthy environments in the Welkom community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in needs assessment and care planning.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse families.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family strengths, needs, and challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans in collaboration with families.
• Provide direct support, counseling, and resource navigation to families.
• Facilitate parenting skills workshops and educational sessions.
• Connect families with community resources, such as housing, employment, healthcare, and education programs.
• Monitor family progress and provide ongoing support and follow-up.
• Advocate for families with other service providers and agencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic family support.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate support and referrals.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Rapport building

Care planning

Needs assessment

Education

Social Work / Psychology / Child and Family Studies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team in Welkom, Free State. You will assess family needs, develop personalised support plans, and connect families with essential community resources to strengthen family wellbeing.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, advocate for families, and provide ongoing support, resources, and crisis referrals to help families achieve resilient and healthy environments in the Welkom community.