Social Auxiliary Worker

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most._

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

**Therapeutic Interventions / Psychosocial Support**
- Provide safe and confidential psychosocial or crisis interventions for MSM’s in the programme.
- If required, provide trauma containment support for MSM.
- Provide special focus in supporting MSM clients, with social re-integration and family re-unification.
- Follow up on each client, checking adherence to ART, TB treatment or PEP.
- When required, support Outreach Workers with counselling for pre and post HIV testing.
- Support referral for any services the MSM requires.

**Reporting, Administration and Facilitation**
- Complete the required data collection tools.
- Compile reports on client trends, needs, challenges and actions.
- When applicable, participate in general programme activities.
- Perform related office administration duties of the programme.

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis.
- Represent the organisation with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles.
- Act as a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of MSM and Outreach Workers and Senior Ambassadors.

**Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.**

**Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required**
- Social Auxiliary Work certificate recognized by the HWSETA and enrolled in Social Work degree.
- Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
- Must have at least 2 - 5 years’ experience working with PLWHIV (People Living with HIV)
- Training in I-ACT and NAS (National Adherence Strategy)
- Training in Key population groups is an advantage.
- Must have experience working in HIV/AIDS programmes and supervision of staff.
- Good presentation and excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Good report writing skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Willing to travel to various communities as and when required.

**Closing date: 06 March 2023**

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

**Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.**

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