Social Worker – Family Support Services

Chevrah Kadisha; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Social Worker for Family Support Services. The successful candidate will provide counselling, case management, and family preservation services. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Social Work and experience in family support services. This is a full-time entry-level role offering opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Work Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work.
• Registered with SACSS.
• Social Work experience is an advantage.
• Own reliable transport and valid driver’s licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing counselling and case management for community members.
• Organizing and conducting groups for community support.
• Involvement in community development projects.
• Maintaining and developing appropriate professional qualifications.
• Facilitating collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaising with external organizations to maintain client information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Counselling

Facilitation

Report writing

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the SOCIAL WORKER – FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES role at Chevrah Kadisha. Location: Sandringham, Johannesburg.

Purpose of the Job

To promote, maintain, and develop the psychosocial functioning of clients of Jewish Community Services and to support and strengthen family functioning.

Role and Responsibilities

Case Work

Providing counselling and case management for community members, children, residents, individuals, couples and families. Providing family preservation services. Conducting hospital and home visits as appropriate. Holding case conferences / family meetings. Crisis Management. Referral for specialized services as required.

Group Work

Organizing and conducting groups. Conducting needs analysis and developing proposals accordingly.

Community Work

Involvement in community development projects as required. Compiling and presenting relevant presentations as necessary.

Education

Sharing of knowledge in order to further the development of volunteers, students, care workers, social work and social auxiliary staff. Providing public education on psychosocial matters. Speaking at, writing articles for, arranging, and / or participating in seminars and conferences as appropriate.

Professional Development / Functioning

Maintaining and developing appropriate professional qualifications, skills, knowledge related to field of work. Furthering own professional development by making use of internal and external development opportunities. Attending conferences, lectures and workshops.

Research

Participating in agency research. Initiating and completing other research that is beneficial to the organization. Ensuring CPD points are obtained.

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team

Facilitating a collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationship with the multidisciplinary team. Liaising and arranging meetings with relevant internal divisions as necessary. Attending psychiatric clinics as required.

Liaison with External Affiliates / Organizations

Facilitating a collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationship with affiliates and external organizations. Ensuring all information regarding clients, groups, and other projects are appropriately maintained. Maintaining of records, process notes and statistics timeously. Writing relevant reports as appropriate. Liaising with and reporting to the relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Relevant Social Work Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work. Registered with SACSS. Social Work experience is an advantage. Knowledge and skills in the field of family support services. Own reliable transport and valid driver’s licence essential.

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines. Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office and online platforms. Problem solving. Decision making. Conflict resolution. Counselling. Facilitation. Report writing.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services