The Centre for Positive Care (CPC) is a Non Profit Organization working in three provinces namely Limpopo, Gauteng and North West, with a vision that all sex workers receive high quality treatment, care and support to improving their quality of life and productivity, and supporting the National Strategic Plan of South Africa in reducing HIV, STI and TB and to ensure greater participation and involvement of targeted beneficiaries in community systems strengthening and reproductive health and rights services.
CPC seeks to appoint Two (2) Social Auxiliary Workers to be based in the following Districts, in West Rand District (Gauteng Province) X1 and Sekhukhune District (Limpopo Province) X1. Please indicate in your covering letter the District you wish to apply for.
The Social Auxiliary Worker (SAW) in the Sex Work programme will primarily be responsible for conducting individual assessments and providing therapeutic interventions for sex workers and the programme team.The Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Social Auxiliary Work (one year) or a two- or three-year diploma in Social Work.
Social Auxiliary Workers X2.
Educational requirements:
Minimum of two to three years’ relevant experience post qualification
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
Computer literacy in MW Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage
Requirements:
Experience in social auxiliary work.
Experience in working in HIV programmes with key populations. Experience in sex work programming is beneficial.
Experience in providing therapeutic interventions to women, victims of GBV, key populations.
Facilitation skills.
Planning and organisational skills.
Good communication skills.
Report writing and interpersonal skills
Administrative skills
Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player.
Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality.
Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times.
Ability to travel as and when required.
Roles and responsibilities
Required experience:
To apply, submit a detailed CV and covering letter with certified copies of qualification to [email protected]. And please note that late applications will not be considered.
Enquiries: Lufuno Mbedzi on 015 963 5076
For more about the Centre for Positive Care, refer to centreforpositivecare.wordpress.com