Remote Community Support Specialist – Impact & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 640,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist to join its fully remote team, serving individuals across diverse communities from home. You will provide vital assistance, resources, and advocacy using digital tools to assess needs and connect clients to services.

You will develop personalized support plans, coordinate with housing, employment, and healthcare resources, advocate for access to benefits, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience in social services or case management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with virtual tools and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support and case management to clients.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare.
• Develop personalized remote support plans.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to access services and benefits.
• Maintain confidential client records with digital systems.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to coordinate client care.

Skills

Remote work

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Case management software

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist to join its fully remote team, serving individuals across diverse communities from home. You will provide vital assistance, resources, and advocacy using digital tools to assess needs and connect clients to services.

You will develop personalized support plans, coordinate with housing, employment, and healthcare resources, advocate for access to benefits, and maintain confidential records.