Remote Senior Community Impact Lead

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Support Coordinator to lead a remote team delivering vital social support programs across communities in South Africa. You will oversee program development, budgeting, partnerships with government and NGOs, and ensure high-quality client care from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in community care with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of SA welfare policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, community development, psychology, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in community and social care with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation within the social sector.
• Strong understanding of South African social welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive community support strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of community support officers.
• Manage program budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Conduct regular needs assessments within target communities.
• Foster relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders.
• Oversee delivery of support services including case management and counseling referrals.
• Monitor program effectiveness and prepare reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in community care.
• Facilitate training sessions for team members and partners on best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery models.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Remote collaboration tools

CRM systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development or Psychology

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Support Coordinator to lead a remote team delivering vital social support programs across communities in South Africa. You will oversee program development, budgeting, partnerships with government and NGOs, and ensure high-quality client care from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in community care with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of SA welfare policies.