Social Auxiliary Worker at Abraham Kriel Bambanani

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening and identifying prospective beneficiaries to determine whether they conform to the selection criteria of the programme
• Identify special nutritional needs of ill beneficiaries
• Monitor the general health and refer clients to relevant public health services
• Ensure that all children have identity documentation
• Enrolling children in appropriate schools or skills training programmes with assistance of the volunteer childcare workers and their co-ordinator
• Provide relevant support to help beneficiaries to cope and deal with bereavement, trauma and HIV testing procedures
• Assist clients to enroll in skills training programs in order to secure future employment
• Keep statistics of all services and assistance provided, such as referrals, material assistance, number of beneficiaries served.
• Maintain a comprehensive data basis with detail of all beneficiaries.
• Assist the social worker in preparing plans for admission and discharge of clients from the programme
• Provide basic counselling services and referrals to Social Worker
• Perform any other duties in line with his/her job description

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including report writing.
• Strong decision- making skills and the ability to make effective judgements on case files.
• Resilience- Ability to cope under pressure and to persevere.
• Excellent knowledge of the Children’s Act.
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while exercising judgment, discretion and discipline.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
• At least two years’ experience in working with young people in the community.
• A valid driver’s license recommended.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Be able to read, write, speak, English and other African language.
• Basic childcare and HIV/Aids counselling skills will be an advantage