Social Auxiliary Worker

Centre for Communication Impact; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Auxiliary Worker to provide essential psychosocial support to adolescents and young women in the City of Bojanala. This role involves engaging with the community, conducting home visits, and facilitating life-skills programs to empower youth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human rights and experience in the NGO sector. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of young individuals, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful community engagement and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role within the NGO or government sector.
• Knowledge of human rights issues and health services access barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and interventions to adolescents and young women.
• Conduct home visits and facilitate group life-skills sessions.
• Assist in monitoring and verification visits with the data team.

Skills

Psychosocial Support

Counseling

Group Facilitation

Community Engagement

Risk Assessment

Human Rights Knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Development

Post Graduate Degree in Gender Studies

Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work

Job description

Duration: Immediate until 28th of February 2025

Reporting to: Social Worker

Organisational Background

Centre for Community Impact (CCI) is a non-profit South African organisation based in Pretoria. We aim to be a center of excellence in strategic health and development communication programs that are centered around meaningful Community Engagement.

Position Summary

The Social Auxiliary Worker will be responsible for the provision of individual psychosocial support interventions to AGYW in the City of Bojanala Sub District.

Primary Responsibilities

• Enrol adolescents and young women to the AGYW Program and provide core package of services and conduct risk assessment.
• Conduct home visits to AYP with prolonged absenteeism to determine underlying factors and intervene accordingly.
• Provide psychosocial support and counselling to AYP and MSP.
• Facilitate group Life-skills to AYP.
• Facilitate parenting programs to parents of AGYW to promote positive parenting and eliminate absenteeism.
• Facilitate Activities in Safe Spaces.
• Provide support to peer group trainers (PTG) and health educators where necessary.
• Provide referrals to the Social Workers and other support services where appropriate i.e. Health Facilities, Gender Based Violence (GBV) organizations and other stakeholders under the supervision of the Centre Manager.
• Develop weekly and monthly plans and compile activity monthly reports.
• Assist data team during monitoring and verification visits.
• Coordinate and facilitate the distribution of dignity packs to AGYW in need.
• Attend to program meetings as required.
• Assist in other related responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor & Post Graduate Degree in Development or Gender Studies.
• Experience in working on Human Rights/Sexual Reproductive Health/TB and HIV/AIDS in the NGO or government sector.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and exposure to a range of human rights issues including barriers to accessing legal and health services in Global Fund supported districts.
• Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in facilitating group work and working with communities.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP).
• Experience working with Youth.

Application Process

• Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to CCI Human Resources at [e-mail].
• Please use the job title “Social Auxiliary Worker – Bojanala” as the subject line for your application.
• The closing date for applications is the 10th of August 2024.
• Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.