Established in 1958, Girls and Boys Town (GBT) is a national nonprofit organisation that runs proven and successful programmes to strengthen vulnerable youth. Through a combination of interventions, we on average, assist between 16 000 to 20 000 beneficiaries a year. GBT core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light and helping them to Shine.
Girls and Boys Town seeks to appoint a Senior Social Worker to be based in Macassar Youth Development Centre, South Africa.
This position carries a competitive salary. Benefits include medical aid and pension.
This full-time position will suit a responsible person who is prepared to work according to the Girls and Boys Town South Africa values.
Responsibilities:
- Assess children/youth and families
- Report writing
- Formulate Admission Plans and IDPs for Youth
- Therapeutic interventions with youth
- Referrals to professionals for specialised services
- Supervision of Social Work Team and Senior Child and Youth Care Worker
- Strengthen and Develop Families
- Work in the living space of families
- Formulate and implement Development Plans for Families
- Work within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Social Science/Social Work
- Knowledge and experience of the Children’s Act and Juvenile Justice System
- Strength-Based Developmental Assessment Training
- Registration with the SACSSP
- Driver’s license (Code 8)
- Minimum of eight years’ experience
- Three-Year experience in the Residential Childcare Sector
- Knowledge of and practical experience implementing the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005
- Psycho-social assessments of children; youth and families
- Assessing Developmental needs of children/youth
- Family strengthening and Family Reunification
- Bilingual (ability to speak an African language (Tswana/Sotho) advantageous)
- Live in position
- Be prepared to work flexible hours
- Work both independently and as an active team member
- Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences
- Maintain a professional demeanour while exercising judgment and discretion in work
- Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organisation
To apply, submit an abridge two page CV to [email protected] indicate the position you are applying for
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Girls and Boys Town South Africa comply with the Employment Equity Act No.55A of 1988.
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