Family Support Practitioner

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Supportive virtual team

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Practitioner to work remotely with families in Limpopo and beyond. You will assess needs, provide counseling, and coordinate access to community resources, focusing on parenting, family dynamics, and resilience.

The role emphasizes building rapport through virtual channels, delivering family-centered interventions, and maintaining secure records while collaborating with a virtual team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in family support, counseling, or related social services.
• Strong skills in conducting family assessments and delivering family-centered interventions.
• Excellent virtual communication, empathy, and active listening abilities.
• Proficiency with teleconferencing platforms and digital case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual needs assessments to identify family challenges and strengths.
• Provide counseling and support to families to improve communication, parenting skills, and overall family functioning.
• Develop and implement tailored family support plans with family members.
• Connect families with community resources like early childhood programs, mental health services, and financial assistance.
• Offer psychoeducation on topics relevant to family health and child development.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes in the designated system.

Skills

Virtual communication

Empathy

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies

Tools

Teleconferencing platforms

Digital case management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Support Practitioner to join their remote team. This role is essential for providing comprehensive support to families experiencing a range of challenges, including parenting difficulties, relationship conflicts, and socio-economic stressors. Working remotely, you will conduct assessments, offer counseling, and connect families with vital community resources. The ideal candidate is adept at building rapport through virtual channels and possesses a strong understanding of family dynamics and intervention strategies. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while enabling you to make a significant positive impact on family well-being in the Limpopo region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual needs assessments to identify family challenges and strengths.
• Provide counseling and support to families to improve communication, parenting skills, and overall family functioning.
• Develop and implement tailored family support plans in collaboration with family members.
• Connect families with appropriate community resources, such as early childhood development programs, mental health services, and financial assistance.
• Offer psychoeducation on topics relevant to family health and child development.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes in the designated system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in family support, counseling, or related social services.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting family assessments and providing family-centered interventions.
• Excellent virtual communication, empathy, and active listening abilities.
• Proficiency with teleconferencing platforms and digital case management tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload effectively in a remote work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialized training.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on professional growth.
• The ability to positively influence family dynamics and child outcomes.