Counsellor / Social Worker - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 10-11-2017 4:01:09 PM
08-12-2017 4:01:09 PM

Our client is looking a Temporary Counsellor / Social Worker from 2 January 2018 - 31 March 2018 (Maternity cover)

Requirements:

  • Must be a qualified and registered Social Worker
  • At least 1 years of work experience 
  • Must have drivers license and own transport
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Candidate must be fully fluent in XHOSA and ENGLISH
  • Able to build trust and have high levels of integrity 

Duties:

  • Case management involving various issues such as child neglect, physical abuse, domestic violence, substance use, ARV non-adherence, financial hardship, food insecurity, etc.
  • Counsel clients in order to assist them and support them with above-mentioned hardships while promoting self-empowerment, decision-making, and personal growth.
  • Collect information about clients through meetings, interviews, home visits, home assessments, observations or tests
  • Participate in case review meetings and multi/inter-disciplinary team meetings as a contributing member
  • Meet with walk-in clients and refer internally or externally depending on clients needs
  • Refer clients, as needed, to internal and external resources for needs that involve clinics, social services, grants, legal services, counseling, schools, etc.
  • Act as a liaison, coordinator, and advocate for clients for all internal and external referrals
  • Represent the organization if/when meeting with external stakeholders and visitors
  • Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients
  • When necessary, assist in supporting nurses' caseload
  • Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork including all company forms and files
  • Prepare all reports as assigned and required
  • Maintain confidentiality of all client records and information
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings
  • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description 

Ref: PE001334/NV