NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW
8 x Social Worker Interns (3 in Johannesburg, 2 in Musina and 3 in Pretoria)
Job Description:
* Responsible for all Administration work of the Social Services Department;
* Responsible for all departmental case files;
* To participate in support/information meetings and one-to-one supervision
meetings held in Johannesburg every Friday;
* Attend relevant training courses and workshops;
* To provide Psychosocial support, Life skills and Career counselling;
* To undertake required record-keeping procedures, including reporting verbally
to the supervisor and completing any relevant programme forms;
* Assist with intake and referrals;
* Collect information relevant to clients’ needs and assess their relevant skills,
strengths and deficits;
* Assist clients in identifying options and developing plans of action while
providing necessary support and assistance;
* Conduct follow-ups with new and existing clients telephonically and by way of
home visits;
* Assist clients in identifying and accessing community resources, including
medical, financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation and other
referral services;
* Assist with the facilitation of Adults’ and Childrens’ Support Groups;
* Assist with all the projects facilitated at the Outreach Foundation;
* Assist with community awareness campaigns;
* Assist with monitoring and reporting on clients’ progress; and
* Maintain contact with other social service agencies, schools and healthcare
providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on
clients’ overall situation and progress.
Qualifications:
Qualified as a Social Worker and/or have an Honours degree in Psychology; and
Registered with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.
Requirements:
* Be between the ages of 18 and 34;
* Have never had any formal employment;
* Be a South African Citizen; and
* Are not currently in full-time studies and can attend this internship full-time;
* Add a cover letter stating why you want to do the internship and specify which
city/town you are applying for; and
* We will also require a completed application form, a certified copy of your ID no
older than 3 months, and a certified copy of your highest qualification.
The start date of the internship is the 1st of July 2023, and the end date is the 30th of June 2024.
Note: You must be willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific check required for your job role.
Email your CV together with the cover letter, stating clearly which position you are applying for and all other requirements listed above, to info@outreachfoundation.co.za – DO NOT SEND VIA FACEBOOK OR ANY OTHER WAY.