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Social Worker wanted urgently: APPLY NOW

Harrismith, Free State
Full-time, Contract

Social Worker required for a Child and Youth Care Centre in Harrismith, Free State.

· A Bachelors Degree in Social Work

· Mature person

· Registered with the SACSSP

· Available as soon as possible.

· Extensive work experience in child protection services, the Children’s Act, Statutory work and as a Child and Youth Care Centre Social Worker.

· Passion for working with children

· Computer literacy

· Strong administrative skills

· Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Sesotho would be an advantage.

· Strong work ethic

· Residing in, or be prepared to relocate to the Harrismith area

· Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual vehicle

· DSD clearance certificate – Form 29

· At least two years extensive demonstrated experience in working with young people in crisis, especially traumatised children, and/or living in an out of home care situation.

· Possess the required knowledge, skills, attitude and strategies to be able to work effectively with traumatised children who display challenging behaviour.

· Prioritise, the ability to work both independently and as an active team member

· Work under pressure and have high levels of emotional intelligence.

· Ability to maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgment, discretion and discipline in work.

· Must be on-call for emergencies.

Scope of work:

· The Social Worker reports to the Centre Manager and as per organisational structure.

Administrative tasks around the daily functioning of the children
Compiling and submitting reports as pertaining to the children to Free State Care in Action, ENGO and the Department of Social Development.
Submit weekly reports to management.
Liaising and continuous follow-up regarding cases of children in our care with external bodies such as case workers.
Direct social work intervention with all children in the CYCC
Planning and facilitating therapeutic programs and educational programs.
Counselling
Assessing and taking responsibility for the health care of the children in the centre and ensuring that the necessary medical treatment is obtained.
Guide and assist the SAPS with the placement of children. (Form 36) Continuous follow-up is required.
Work in close collaboration with the Department of Social Development and Free State Care in Action.
Take all necessary measures to ensure that children’s necessary documentation is obtained from the Department of Home Affairs.
All administrative functions relating to keeping children’s files and records up to date.
Furnishing the administrative staff with statistics and details of the children in care of the CYCC.
Work in close conjunction with the Centre Manager, Social Auxiliary Worker, House Mother and other staff and management as per the Organisational chart.
Attend Children’s Court proceedings and liaise with the local Children’s Court
Take responsibility for obtaining necessary documentation for Home Affairs.
Ensure that the children in the care of the CYCC are enrolled in school, liaise with schools and handle school communications.
Monitoring children’s academic performance and taking appropriate steps.
Assist the House Manager and Management in maintaining child discipline.
Assist families of children and in the care of the CYCC, staff and other persons deemed in need of assistance, with Social Issues
Arrange for holiday and/or weekend parents, ensure that the necessary house visitations have been done, clearances obtained and procedures followed and documentation completed.
Must have a passion to advocate for the rights of the children and that the children in the centre have the best possible opportunities and that their best interests are served at all times.
Place and further the goals and objectives of the Child and Youth Care Centre above all else.

Closing date 15 January 2020.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

Social Work: 5 years (Preferred)

Education: Bachelors (Required)

Location: Harrismith, Free State (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)
Zulu (Preferred)
Sesotho (Preferred)
Afrikaans (Required)

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Source: Indeed

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