Social Auxiliary Worker / Community Services Administrator

SUMMARY:
My client, a well-established NPO based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Social Auxiliary Worker / Community Services Administrator to join their team. If you have a certificate in Auxiliary Social Work / Community Development and a Code 8 Driver’s License and have a passion for helping others and excellent administrative skills, we want to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
Purpose and Responsibilities:
To provide and promote a successful community outreach programme and to assist the Social Worker with social work related tasks.

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 co-ordinator with active and co-ordinated volunteer base and programme
• Assist with social work related tasks and activities
• Resource management
• Reporting and admin tasks to be completed timeously

• Experience working with the elderly
• 1 - 5 Years’ experience in social fieldwork
• Fully bilingual in English/Afrikaans – public speaking ability
• Project management skills
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of developmental task of older persons
• Professional groomed
• Creative ability and able to co-ordinate activities
• Empathy and organization skills
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Team player, brand ambassador and time management
• Confident, self-assured and team-leadership qualities

• Certificate in Auxiliary Social Work / Community Development
• Code 8 Driver’s License
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• 2 years practical experience working with older persons
• Community Development or similar experience and social auxiliary work