Auxiliary Social Worker
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Intro
Auxiliary Social Worker - Cape Town WC Western Cape
About UsThe Kay Mason Foundation: Kay Mason Foundation Building LEADERSWe are a South African non-profit organisation committed to unlocking the potential of young people through education leadership development and holistic support. Rooted in our communities we believe in creating opportunities that transform lives and contribute to building a thriving inclusive future for our youth.
About UsThe Kay Mason Foundation: Kay Mason Foundation Building LEADERSWe are a South African non-profit organisation committed to unlocking the potential of young people through education leadership development and holistic support. Rooted in our communities we believe in creating opportunities that transform lives and contribute to building a thriving inclusive future for our youth.
Job Specification
The OpportunityWe are looking for an Auxiliary Social Worker to join our dynamic team at the Kay Mason Foundation. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about youth development transforming lives and thrives in a creative dynamic collaborative and fast paced environment. You will be hands on working with our scholars alumni and parents as part of the social development team to ensure that our scholars and alumni achieve their full potential. You will also work with external role players and members from other departments within the organisation.
Offer
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Salary: Market related
- Provide administrative support to the social development personnel.
- Assist with planning and implementation of programs events outings camps and activities.
- Liaise and communicate with external resources scholars parents and alumni as required.
- Plan and implement interventions for scholars and alumni.
- Assist with the planning management and financial management for all social development programs.
- Accompany scholars and alumni to events outings activities and appointments.
- Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of scholar functioning and progress as well as program effectiveness.
- Manage scholar alumni and program administration.
- Relevant qualification as an auxiliary social worker or related field.
- 3 years experience as an auxiliary social worker.
- A background in youth development and education would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- develop implement and coordinate programs
- interact connect and communicate very effectively with a wide range of individuals
- manage administrative responsibilities
- facilitate workshops or events
- Excellent communication and interaction skills are essential.
- Excellent planning and project management skills are essential.
- Excellent administrative skills which includes computer skills (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) are essential.
- Ability to implement multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines. Organised and able to think ahead.
- Ability to work independently as well as a positive member of the team.
- Passionate about youth development in South Africa social impact and building meaningful connections.
- Passionate about supporting a social work team.
- Focussed on excellence and quality in everything you do.
- Ability to positively deal with change and / or crisis situations.
- A role with purpose the opportunity to directly contribute to changing the lives of young South Africans.
- A collaborative supportive team culture.
- You will work directly with the Social Development Senior Manager the Social Development team members the fundraising marketing and finance personnel as well as the CEO.
- Exposure to a wide range of intervention programs in an established and fast-evolving NPO.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Monthly Salary: Market related
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
