Social Auxiliary Worker at Anova Health Institute

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Therapeutic Interventions / Psychosocial Support 

• Provide safe and confidential psychosocial or crisis interventions for MSM’s in the programme.
• If required, provide trauma containment support for MSM.
• Provide special focus in supporting MSM clients, with social re-integration and family re-unification.
• Follow up on each client, checking adherence to ART, TB treatment or PEP.
• When required, support Outreach Workers with counselling for pre and post HIV testing.
• Support referral for any services the MSM requires.

Reporting, Administration and Facilitation

• Complete the required data collection tools.
• Compile reports on client trends, needs, challenges and actions.
• When applicable, participate in general programme activities.
• Perform related office administration duties of the programme.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis.
• Represent the organization with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles.
• Act as a role model to strengthen positive behavior change of MSM and Outreach Workers and Senior Ambassadors.

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Social Auxiliary Work certificate recognized by the HWSETA and enrolled in Social Work degree.
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Must have at least 2 – 5 years’ experience working with PLWHIV (People Living with HIV)
• Training in I-ACT and NAS (National Adherence Strategy)
• Training in Key population groups is an advantage.
• Must have experience working in HIV/AIDS programmes and supervision of staff.
• Good presentation and excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Willing to travel to various communities as and when required.