The Cape Town Multi Service Centre, Child and Family Care and Early Childhood Development Centre (CTMSC) was established on 1 September 2004 to facilitate programmes and projects for street children, youths, and their families. It is a non-profit Organisation (NPO) registered with the Western Cape Government. CTMSC is subsidized by the Department of Social Development as a Child and Youth Centre (CYCC) for 35 boys aged 11 to 18 years old.
CTMSC seeks to appoint a registered social Worker to work in the field in Elsies River/ Salt River area and stationed at a primary school in respective areas.
This position will be probationary for a two-month period from April/May 2021 with the potential for full-time, permanent contract.
The purpose of the social worker is to render social work services within the Prevention and Early Intervention Programme of the organisation.
Responsibilities:
Work within a MDT of community/field worker, Social Auxiliary Worker (SAW) and ECD teachers and aftercare staff.
Facilitate psycho-educational life skills groups around topics such as anger management, self-awareness, resilience, peer-pressure, within the community but also at the CYCC etc
Conduct individual therapeutic assessments and carrying out interventions with children (and their families)
Make referrals to DSD (or other designated CPOs) of cases needing child protection or intervention.
Compile a quarterly progress report for DSD on all services rendered each quarter.
Conduct all administrative duties pertaining to individual/family cases, group-based and community-based interventions (with the assistance of the field workers and SAW)
Record statistics
Report on cases
Manage filing system.
Write referral letters.
Provide schools with general feedback on cases of concern.
Requirements:
At least 2-3 years work experience is required.
Must be a qualified and registered social worker.
Valid SACSSP membership/ Police Clearance
Field practice experience in working with children is preferable (school, child, and youth care centre advantageous, etc.)
Driver’s License and own vehicle is essential.
Ability to communicate verbally in Afrikaans/ English.
To apply, submit a CV and application letter to [email protected]
Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of opportunity closing date.
For more information about the work we do – visit our website – www.ctmsc.org.za