ASSISTANT SOCIAL WORKER / COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will be required to provide and promote a successful community outreach programme for residents and service centre members of the Society. To assist the Social Worker with social work-related tasks.

POSITION INFO:

Key result areas:

• Ongoing effective planning and implementation of programme activities
• Well maintained and up to date record keeping system and administration relevant to the department
• Ongoing effective planning and presentation of training sessions as determined by Community Development Officer / Social Worker
• Drive high attendance at service centres
• Build relationships with stakeholders in the Community and District
• Assist the volunteer coordinator with active and coordinated volunteer base and programme
• Assist with social work related tasks and activities
• Resource Management
• Reporting and admin tasks to be completed timeously

Key Result Areas:

• Qualified Social Auxilliary Worker
• Experience working with the elderly
• 2 – 5 yr’s experience in social fieldwork
• Bilingual (English / Afrikaans – public speaking ability
• Project management skills
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of development task of older persons
• Professional groomed
• Creative ability
• Coordinate activities
• Empathy
• Organising skills
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Team player
• Brand ambassador
• Time management
• Confident and self-assured
• Team leadership qualities

Requirements:

• Auxiliary Social Work / Community Development Certificate
• Code 08 drivers’ licence & PDP
• Registered with the SA Council for Social Service Professions
• 2 years’ practical experience working with older persons
• Community development or similar experience and social auxiliary work

To apply, submit a detailed CV and additional documents to: j.a.z.recruitment.