Social Worker

Centre for Communication Impact; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide effective oversight of safe space operations and community teams. In this impactful role, you will deliver professional counseling services to beneficiaries, ensuring their well-being through leadership and support. Your responsibilities will include developing activity schedules, conducting training for community teams, and participating in stakeholder meetings. This position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of adolescents and youth while working within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are passionate about community engagement and social work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social work with case management.
• Current registration with SACSSP is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Safe Space operations and community team activities.
• Provide guidance and counseling to adolescents facing challenges.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Writing Skills

People Management Skills

Counseling Skills

Education

4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Duration: Immediate until 30th of November 2024

Reporting to: Out of School Manager

Organisational Background

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

Position Summary

Effective oversight of safe space operations and primary supervision of community teams. Provision of Professional Counselling Services to all programme beneficiaries.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide Leadership and supportive supervision to community team to ensure that they fulfil their daily duties.
2. Oversee Safe Space operations and rollout of daily activities.
3. Develop a daily schedule of Safe Space activities.
4. Screen, identify and provide guidance and counselling to in and out of School AYPs experiencing psychosocial challenges.
5. Attend and participate in various local stakeholders’ meetings.
6. Provide orientation training to Community team i.e. SAWs, PGTs and ACs, CYCWs, CCGs, MFs, AO, SO, HK, AMBs.
7. Consolidate Monthly and Quarterly Community Component Reports from teams.

Minimum Requirements

1. An appropriate 4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
2. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
3. Minimum of 5 years appropriate / recognizable experience in social work involving case management after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP.
4. At least 3 years’ experience working with Adolescents and Youth programs.
5. Good writing skills that will enable the incumbent to compile reports.
6. Good communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
7. Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
8. Ability to work individually and as a team.
9. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems, and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their environment to promote their well-being.
10. People Management and empowerment skills.
11. Information and knowledge management skills.
12. Knowledge of programme and project management skills.

Application Process

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