The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Social Worker to be based at Philippi Village, Western Cape.
Position: Social Worker (Phillipi Villlage)
Reference Number: DTHF-29
Duration: One (1) Year Contract part-Time (3 Days a week)
Location: Philippi Village; Mobile Services
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.
The purpose of this position is to provide protection, support and assistance to vulnerable participants of the FastPrEP study, especially those who are in need or are enduring a crisis; as well as debriefing support to staff working with participants.
Requirements
- Grade 12 with Tertiary qualification in Social Work and Current registration with SACSSP
- At least 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role involving case management and administration
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
- Experience in working with adolescents in Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and related issues
- Experience in referral systems
- Containment counselling, debriefing and psychoeducation skills
- Computer literacy and intermediate ability to use MS Office
- Code 08 Drivers License
- Fluent in English and isiXhosa
- Preferably be a female applicant
- Report writing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail orientated and skilled time management
- Able to work later hours including weekends (Required to work on Saturdays, substitute with weekdays)
- Willing to work in Philippi Village Areas
Advantageous:
- Working in Research environment set-ups.
Responsibilities:
- Contain and counsel participants that have been flagged during survey completion and facilitation session/s
- Manage referral system and follow ups including completion of all relevant forms
- Coordinate and facilitate psychoeducation with participants (specifically problem solving methodology and skills)
- Coordinate and facilitate containment and problem solving counselling with participants
- Coordinate and facilitate debriefing for staff working with participants
- Case management and coordination
- Reporting
- Develop & maintain resource catalogue
- Maintain confidential client and participant records
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by closing 01 October 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.
How to apply
Apply Here: Social Worker (Phillipi Villlage)