Social Worker at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

To provide psychosocial and counselling services to SW clients by proving professional and holistic social work services. To lead the psychosocial team in ensuring ART adherence and PrEP retention.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in social work or Bachelor of social science
• Knowledge of sex work environment
• Minimum of two years’ work experience as a Social Worker
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Fluent in English and IsiZulu
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license
• Computer literate in MS office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision and support
• Psychosocial support
• Home visits
• Facilitation of monthly adherence clubs and support groups
• Community engagement
• Record keeping
• Building relations
• Informs sex workers of eligibility criteria for social support and disability grants
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Assists with managing crises, if needed

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication interpersonal skills
• Able to engage and work with diverse groups, while fostering collaborative relationships
• Able to work independently, communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively, take initiative and manage a variety of activities concurrently
• A strong team player
• Able to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment
• Decision making and interpersonal skills  
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Reporting and statistics