• Degree in social work
• Proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Services Platform as a Social Worker

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in the public health sector as a Social Worker.
• Experience in administration and management.
• Experience working with Key Populations in the HIV/TB Sector

Job requirements:

• Excellent understanding of the Social Assistance Act, National Health Act and Children’s Act, relevant policies and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and the Batho Pele Principles
• Good understanding of existing information systems used in Social Services
• Knowledge an understanding of government supported psychological and social support systems also working within the Key Populations spaces relating to men who have sex with other men, and transgender persons.
• Ability to think strategically, proactively identify barriers and risks, and optimize use of the resources at hand

• The role of the social worker is to provide social support services to clients.
• This includes:
• Advanced adherence counselling
• Trauma and IPV counselling and referral
• Mental health assessment and referral
• Substance use assessment and referral
• Review all human rights violations cases reported by peer educators, human rights ambassadors and advocacy officers, and assess case merits
• Engage with clients who experienced/reported human rights violations and work towards resolutions of these cases
• Assessing human rights violations and escalating relevant cases to paralegals for further action
• Supporting paralegals and attorneys with additional information on cases as needed
• Assess the clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine goals and appropriate interventions.
• Refer clients to appropriate treatment centres, as indicated.
• Monitor referrals to ensure that clients access services or support that they have been referred to.
• Make recommendations on the best course of action for a client and/or family.
• Organise/ Plan the appropriate package of support to alleviate distress and promote social wellbeing for clients.
• Ensuring that all client files, and other records, comply with policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide progress reports and participate in internal and external meetings.
• Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the district level SR supervisor
• Maintain and update databases or registers used.
• Perform all administrative functions required of the job.
• Facilitating appropriate referrals.
• Ensure reaching outcomes of Human Rights Violations.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional counselling skills
• Good coordination skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build, lead, and motivate effective teams
• Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and written)
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Administrative and management skills
• Management/Supervisor Skills