LifeLine Ekurhuleni is a leading provider of personal skills development and the promotion of emotional wellness for the healing and transformation of individuals and communities in Ekurhuleni. As a community-based, civil society organisation, whose core counselling and victim empowerment services are provided by volunteers, LifeLine involves the community at large and its resources to achieve its objectives.
LifeLine Ekurhuleni is currently seeking to appoint an Intermediary, based in Benoni, Gauteng.
The purpose of the incumbent is to ensure that child and mentally-challenged adult victims and witnesses of abuse and violence, as well as their families, are supported through and post legal processes.
Responsibilities:
- Providing Intermediary services to Courts throughout Ekurhuleni
- Following up and supporting child and mentally-challenged adult victims and their families post-Court cases
- Facilitating awareness and educational programmes around issues underlying child abuse and violence
- Providing lay counselling to distressed and traumatized individuals
Requirements:
- As per the Criminal Procedures Act (Act 51 of 1977), the following persons may apply:
- Registered educators with 4 years of service experience
- Registered Social Workers with 2 years of experience in the Social Work field
- Registered Child Care Workers with a 3-year qualification and 3 years’ experience in child or youth care
- Registered clinical, educational or counselling psychologists
- Registered medical practitioners, with psychiatry as a specialist
- Knowledge of child development and the relevant legislation;
- A valid Code 8 or 10 driver’s license;
- Fluency in English and at least two other South African languages;
- Proficiency in the use of computers for spreadsheets, reporting, email and internet;
- Strong, persuasive written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Self-motivated and a team player
- A flexible approach to working hours and duties
To apply, submit a CV, contact details of three referees and motivation letter to [email protected].
Further correspondence will only be entered into with candidates under consideration for the position.
Should you not receive a response within 14 days of the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
For more about LifeLine Ekurhuleni, refer to www.lifeline.co.za