Afrika Tikkun is an international nonprofit organisation that provides education, health and social services to children, youth and their families through centres of excellence in South African Townships. Its aim is to empower communities to develop new generations of productive citizens.
Afrika Tikkun seeks to appoint a Social Auxiliary Worker to be based in Alexander.
Reporting to: Senior Social Worker
The purpose of the job is to provide intake support services to the social worker within the community programme.
Responsibilities:
Interviews new clients to assess the initial needs and contain the emotions of the client, and then set a date for therapeutic work to begin with the SW.
Manages Social Worker’s diary.
Contact clients to remind them of appointments.
Provide administrative support for filing, making appointments for networking, confirming school talks, completing pre-and post-therapy assessment reports, collation of stats and reports.
makes arrangements for group work (calling clients, booking venue, arranging refreshments)
Requirements:
Social Auxiliary Work Diploma
Training in basic/advanced counselling skills
Registration with the Council for Social Service Profession.
Matric (Grade 12) certificate
Required Exprience:
Minimum of 1 year’s appropriate experience
Skills Required:
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Organizing skills
Behavioural Competencies & Personal Attributes:
Competent, self-motivated, honest, integrity, friendly.
Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas; ensuring understanding. Comprehending communication from others. Effective verbal and written communication ability.
Initiative – Making active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Flexibility – Ability to adapt to changing circumstances where required.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to email their CV to Cebisile Mahlangu at [email protected]
For more about MaAfrika Tikkun, refer to www.afrikatikkun.org