Posted on: 14 June 2017
ID 543194

Social auxiliary worker

Social auxiliary worker

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

To provide counseling support to children and their families who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse.

DUTIES INCLUDE

  • Assessment of the psychosocial needs of children and their caregivers;
  • Outreach Activities and Community Engagement;
  • Pre and Post-test HIV and AIDS Counseling;
  • Referrals and follow-ups on other services needed by the child;
  • Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with other partners in the Child Protection field;
  • Evaluation of interventions and programmes;
  • Writing high-quality professional reports as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • An enthusiasm for work in this field;
  • A belief in the capacity of children and adults to heal and develop; 3. Knowledge of and skills in providing counseling

Appropriate for work with children who have experienced trauma, abuse and with children whose behavior is abusive/

Sexually inappropriate; An ability to communicate with children and adults;

  • A good working knowledge of HIV, AIDS and TB pre- and post-test counseling;
  • An ability to write good reports in English;
  • Working knowledge of Law and Policy as it applies to children, child protection and families;
  • An ability to work and effectively communicate with different sectors and disciplines.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualified Social Auxiliary Worker registered with the SACSSP for a minimum of 2 years;
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Child Protection;
  • Computer skills, particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, e-mail, internet and electronic communication;
  • A valid driver’s license is an added advantage;
  • The ability to communicate and write in English and Xhosa.

Contact Joyce At 071 762 2582 For More Information.

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