Social Worker wanted immediately: APPLY HERE

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing date: 27/09/2019

The purpose of the job

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families. Provide counselling and therapy to children in order to improve their social circumstances, develop their psychological well-being and emotional stability. Assist in maximizing their academic development.

Responsibilities

The management of the treatment plans of each child in a case-load of between 30 and 40 children ;
The implementation of therapeutic and development programmes
The coordination of multi-disciplinary service delivery
The management of permanency plans for the children

Competencies

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including presentation and report writing
Strong decision- making skills and the ability to make effective judgements on case files
Resilience – Ability to cope under pressure and to persevere
Leadership capabilities and excellent managerial skills
Competency in therapy with traumatized children
Ability to continuously develop and learn in the aspects of childcare and therapy
Excellent knowledge of the Children’s Act
Ability to work in and motivate a team

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work
Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
Proficient in MS Office
Be able to read, write, speak, English and Afrikaans

Should you meet any of the above requirements please email your CV to: nr@abrahamkriel.org or mvz@abrahamkriel.org

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: Please note this position is in Johannesburg

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Source: Indeed