TB HIV Care is hiring Social Auxiliary Worker
– TB HIV Care
TBH241007-3
Job Title Social Auxiliary Worker, PPPREV (OR Tambo)Department Counselling & Testing
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Purpose of the position:
This post will provide psychosocial services under the supervision of a social worker within the context of an HIV Priority Populations Prevention programme focusing on adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and Adolescent boys and young men (ABYM).
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent
Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work from a recognized college or institution
Two years training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions)
Proficiency in English and isiXhosa languages
Computer literate in MS office advantageous
Clear criminal record
Valid code 8 driver’s license
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments of AGYW and their families
Conducts House hold profiling using profiling tools
Provide minimum package of community-based care and refer to social worker /facility for continuum of care
Supports Social Workers in assessing the needs of AGYW & ABYM and parent’s/care givers and guardians
Provides structural programmes including SASA
Networks with all relevant stakeholders
Assists with the identification of advocacy issues
Assist in implementation of youth care clubs
Provides referrals according to AGYW & ABYM needs to social worker and other external networks
Submits monthly reports to the supervisor
Records and maintains accurate and detailed patient information and interventions
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Computer literacy and IT skills
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics
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