{"id":1958,"date":"2023-04-06T15:07:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T15:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outreachfoundation.co.za\/wpof\/?p=1958"},"modified":"2023-04-08T10:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T10:21:45","slug":"social-worker-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outreachfoundation.co.za\/wpof\/2023\/04\/06\/social-worker-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Worker Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 x Social Worker Interns (3 in Johannesburg, 2 in Musina and 3 in Pretoria)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualified as a Social Worker and\/or have an Honours degree in Psychology; and
Registered with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements:<\/strong>
* 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The start date of the internship is the 1st of July 2023, and the end date is the 30th of June 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: You must be willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific check required for your job role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/strong> – DO NOT SEND VIA FACEBOOK OR ANY OTHER WAY.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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