MOSAIC Training, Service and Healing Centre for Women (MOSAIC), is a non-profit organisation that provides a holistic range of services to persons affected by Gender-Based Violence. MOSAIC was established in 1993 to assist female victims of domestic violence. Since then, the organisation has expanded and now assists victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families. MOSAIC’s programmes include: Court Support Program, Support & Healing Program, Engaging Men & Boys Program, Sexual Violence Program and Empower.
Mosaic seeks to appoint Social Auxiliary Worker, based in KwaZulu Natal.
Report to:the Court Programme Manager
Responsibilities:
Assist clients with protection order applications;
Provide applicants with crisis/containment counselling;
Refer applicants for further intervention if needed;
Conduct public information sessions/presentations at the court to increase awareness about gender-based violence and MOSAIC’s services;
Accurate completion of all relevant documentation;
Maintain all ethical responsibilities as set out by the SACSSP;
Engage in networking activities with relevant stakeholders
Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor;
Actively participate in supervision and performance management processes; Timeous reporting on activities conducted on a monthly, weekly or bi-weekly basis; Perform all the administrative and reporting functions required of the job.
Requirements:
Social Auxiliary Work qualification, with proof of current registration with the SACSSP;
Minimum of IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and English language skills, ability to communicate in additional South African languages will be advantageous;
Appropriate knowledge and working in the field of Gender Based Violence; (Advantageous)
Basic counselling skills (Advantageous)
Good administration skills;
Applicants must be self-motivated, possess excellent people and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work as part of a team.
To apply, submit a CV and motivational letter with proof of registration with SACSSP for the attention of the Court Programme Manager to [email protected] with the reference ‘Application for Court Support Worker KZN in the subject line of the email.
Enquiries: M. Swartz, Tel: 021 761 7585
For more information about MOSAIC, refer to https://mosaic.org.za/