Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SPARROW SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST Full time

SOCIAL WORKER


We are looking for qualified social worker to provide psychosocial support to learners enrolled at Sparrow Schools & Sparrow FET Enterprises.

This is conducted with individual therapy and psychosocial programs of education and support.

Key Performance Areas

Therapy

  • Provide basic support and counselling to individual or groups of learners that are referred by division heads.
  • Intervene immediately when there is an emotional crisis with a learner.
  • Provide verbal and/or written feedback to division heads, educators and parents.
  • Assist the Human Resources Manager in the counselling and interviewing process of and child abuse cases brought to the organisations attention.
  • In cases of possible suicide ensure a suicide contract is signed and a suicide prevention plan put into place.
  • Refer learners to relevant social support organisations and programs.
assist schools in conducting drug tests along with drug counselling.

  • Support and train Social Auxiliary workers in their day to day duties as required.
  • Assist principals in understanding relevant individual learner needs that may affect educators & teaching and learning.

Psychosocial Support Programs

  • Establish and maintain psychosocial support networks.
  • Ensure psychosocial programmes are run throughout the year to address challenges such as Substance abuse, mental health, gender based violence, wellbeing, etc
  • Establish clear drug education and drug intervention programs for learners.
  • Support FET in developing career guidance and development programs

Administration
Provide monthly reports on learner interventions

Assess and provide reviews of all psychosocial programs at their end. recommendations should be made as to the continuation, cancellation or improvement of programs.

Competencies

  • Strong Computer Literacy
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent report writing skills

Desired Experience and Qualifications

  • Applicable BA (Social work) Degree
  • Registered with the SACSSP

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time

Salary:
R12,000.00 per month

Education:

  • Bachelors (preferred)
Expected Start Date: 2024/01/08
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