Social Worker_Sex Work Programme
DETAILS
Closing Date
2023/08/13
Reference Number
TBH230807-1
Job Title
Social Worker_Sex Work Programme
Department
Counselling & Testing
Number of Positions
1
Location – Clinic or Facility
Ehlanzeni
Location – Town / City
Nelspruit
Location – Province
Mpumalanga
Job Advert Summary
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Purpose of the position:
To provide professional and holistic social work services by assessing the needs of sex workers and implementing interventions and processes to meet their needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Social Work or B Social Science Degree from four-year College or university
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience within key populations
- SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions) registration
- Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in English and IsiSwati languages
- Valid code 8 driver’s licence
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial support and counselling services to sex workers
- Provides individual and group counselling to the families of sex workers
- Coordinates closely with Case Manager and provide holistic support
- Facilitates harm reduction group session, individual sessions and family co-joint
- Educates clients and their families on harm reduction and related issues
- Follows up on referrals with regards to psychosocial and emotional needs of clients
- Networks with all relevant stakeholders and implement an effective referral system
- Provide treatment adherence for sex workers
- Designs training modules
- Record and maintain accurate and detailed client information and interventions
- Monthly reporting
- Links clients to housing, shelters, safe spaces and other government facilities
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Works within the framework of the ethics and scope of practice of the social work profession
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent organisational and administration skills
- Reporting and statistics
POLICY
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within, wherever possible. We will ensure that we accommodate internal candidates, however to maintain a competitive advantage and to recruit best talent is also important for the organisation.
We have adopted a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy requiring its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination certificates or cards as part of the recruitment process.