Family Support Coordinator

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working schedule

Training and professional development

Supportive team and management

Pro-rata salary based on part-time hrs

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a part-time Family Support Coordinator to guide families, provide resources, and connect them with community services to strengthen bonds and development.

You will assess needs, coordinate access to parenting workshops, counseling, and financial aid, while maintaining confidential records and supporting a busy caseload in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social sciences, child and youth care, or a related field.
• Experience in family support, counseling, or case management.
• Understanding of child development, family dynamics, and common family stressors.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases.
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the needs of families and identifying appropriate support services.
• Facilitating access to resources such as parenting workshops, counseling, and financial assistance programs.
• Providing emotional support and guidance to families experiencing stress or conflict.
• Organizing and facilitating family-centered group activities and information sessions.
• Maintaining detailed records of client interactions and progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in social sciences / child and youth care

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a part-time Family Support Coordinator to serve families in the Centurion area. In this role, you will provide guidance, resources, and support to families navigating various challenges, aiming to strengthen family bonds and promote healthy development. You will act as a vital link between families and community services, ensuring they receive the assistance they need. This position is ideal for someone passionate about nurturing family well-being within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing the needs of families and identifying appropriate support services.
• Facilitating access to resources such as parenting workshops, counseling, and financial assistance programs.
• Providing emotional support and guidance to families experiencing stress or conflict.
• Organizing and facilitating family-centered group activities and information sessions.
• Maintaining detailed records of client interactions and progress.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in social sciences, child and youth care, or a related field.
• Previous experience in family support, counseling, or case management.
• Understanding of child development, family dynamics, and common family stressors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities.

Benefits

• Pro-rata salary based on part-time hours.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Opportunity to work closely with families and make a positive impact.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team and management.