Hybrid Community Support Specialist — Empowering Families

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Community Support Specialist in Johannesburg to empower vulnerable individuals and families through comprehensive social care programs. You will connect clients with housing, healthcare, employment services, and educational resources while providing empathetic counseling and advocacy within the Gauteng community.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, and 3–5 years of direct community social work experience, preferably

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of direct community social work, case management, or a similar role, preferably within Gauteng.
• Knowledge of social services, welfare systems, and relevant South Africa legislation.
• Strong counseling techniques and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for individuals and families seeking support.
• Develop and implement personalized support plans with clients to set achievable goals.
• Provide direct counseling and emotional support to clients.
• Connect clients with housing, employment services, healthcare providers, and educational programs.
• Advocate for clients with government agencies and service providers.
• Facilitate group support sessions and community outreach programs.
• Maintain confidential client records per policies and ethics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of social workers and counselors.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
• Contribute to program evaluation and improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Counseling

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Sociology

Outils

MS Office Suite

Case management systems

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Community Support Specialist in Johannesburg to empower vulnerable individuals and families through comprehensive social care programs. You will connect clients with housing, healthcare, employment services, and educational resources while providing empathetic counseling and advocacy within the Gauteng community.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, and 3–5 years of direct community social work experience, preferably