The iThemba rape and trauma support centre is a Nonprofit organisation, dedicated to offering comprehensive care for the survivors of traumatic events, as well as their family and friends. This care includes counselling, treatment for physical trauma, prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and the careful gathering of forensic evidence.
iThemba rape and trauma support centre seeks to appoint a Social Worker, to be based in Benoni.
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 September 2020 to April 2021
Responsibilities:
Client case work and Administration:
Conduct psycho social assessment session with new clients, compile assessment reports, closing summaries and process notes
Compile and submit VEP services and community outreach statistics for the Department of Social Development
Record keeping of statistics and client files
Schedule appointments for counselling and diaries the dates
Training:
Attend monthly training
Attend training facilitated by the Department of Social Development and Community of Safety
Attend trainings aimed at acquiring CPD points as per the SACSSP’s expectations
Therapeutic Counselling:
Trauma debriefing for robbery, hijacking and other trauma related cases
Individual and group therapy for victims of rape and domestic violence
Bereavement counselling, telephonic debriefing for suicidal clients, conduct case management for internally referred clients
Supervision:
Attend case conference to discuss new cases, consultation to supervisor when handling challenging cases
Arrange for supervision with the Chief Social Workers on the case management files allocated to you
Community Based Outreach and Networking:
Conduct community outreach programmes and awareness campaigns about rape and domestic violence
Submit information for referral purposes and forward relevant information to other stakeholders for updates
Liaise with other professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, SAPS, Government Welfare Agencies and NGO’s involved in the criminal justice system
Refer clients to relevant internal and external stakeholders for further intervention such as shelters and court preparation
Build up comprehensive resource list
Networking and Referrals:
Liaise with other professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, SAPS, Government Welfare Agencies and NGO’s involved in the criminal justice system
Refer clients to internal and external stakeholders for further intervention such as shelters and court preparation
Build up comprehensive resource list
Research other shelters where clients who do not meet the criteria of iKhaya le Themba can be placed
Conduct case management on cases referred internally, telephone follow up with clients on internal services received
Meetings:
Attend VEP forum meetings, attending general staff meetings with iThemba Chief Social Worker, Centre Manager and other meetings as per schedule with the Professional Service Director
Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting.
Requirements:
South African Citizen or holds a South African Work permit
Social Work qualification
Registers with the SACSSP
Current proof of payment for the year 2020/2021 with the SACSSP
Minimum five years of experience working as a Social Worker
Be familiar with the South African Social Worker legislative requirements including Covid-19 rules
Computer proficiency
Certified ID Copy
Contactable references
Proof of qualifications
SACSSP registration certificate
Valid driver’s licence with driving experience of at least 5 years
Certified copy of the driver’s licence
Criminal vetting certificate
Meticulous, organised and deadline driven
Report writing skills
Knowledge in Supervision
Knowledge of legislations related to VEP programme
Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with people from different backgrounds.
Writing, communication and language skills
Ability to work with team and without supervision
To apply, submit updated CV with certified attachments to [email protected] or drop your CV at iThemba main office or iThemba at 119 Mowbray Avenue, corner Russel Street, Western Extension, Benoni.
If you have not been contacted by the 5th September 2020, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please note that the organisation has the right not to fill the post or to fill the vacant post before the closing date of the advertisement. This is an urgent application.
For more about The iThemba rape and trauma support centre, refer to ithembasupport.org.za
URGENT – apply today – Social Worker – Fixed Term Contract at iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centres – Benoni, Ekurhuleni