Social Worker_AYP (uMgungundlovu) needed at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• This post will provide professional social work services within the context of an AYP programme. This will include providing department of social development (DSD) and contracted CBOs with technical assistance with screening and assessment, for mental health, drug and substance, sexual, emotional and physical violence, therapeutic social work services, first line counselling, support and referral

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Must have valid registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professionals
• Accredited relevant post-graduate qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the DREAMS programme
• Experienced facilitator
• Valid Code 08 Drivers License
• Criminal clear

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Strengthen referrals and provide intake services for clients in the AYP programme
• Conduct mental health screening and risk assessment in order to respond or refer appropriately
• Ensure that clients requiring urgent intervention are seen and /or referred timeously,
• Provide counselling intervention and psychosocial support to clients and AYP programme beneficiaries
• Provide counselling services, including follow up sessions as is required on a case by case basis
• Provide psychosocial support to clients individually or in groups with regard to mental health, sexual or other violence, and personal challenges which affect treatment adherence, risk behaviour and optimal functioning

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics