Social Worker

Laapeng Foundation invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our team in implementing activities under our Department of Social Development (DSD)-funded Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programme.

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional social work services and implementing activities under the SUD Programme. This includes substance abuse prevention, psychosocial interventions, counselling, rehabilitation referrals and aftercare services.

The candidate will also provide broader social work services relating to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), victim empowerment, family support and community development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement substance abuse prevention, awareness and educational programmes within communities, schools and other identified settings.
• Conduct client screening, psychosocial assessments, counselling, case management, and individual, family and group interventions.
• Develop intervention plans, facilitate referrals to rehabilitation and healthcare facilities, and provide follow-up, aftercare and reintegration support.
• Apply extensive knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, dependency, treatment, rehabilitation and relapse prevention.
• Provide professional social work services, including crisis intervention, home visits, family support and psychosocial counselling.
• Provide support to survivors of GBV, domestic violence and abuse through counselling, safety planning, victim empowerment and appropriate referrals.
• Facilitate interventions relating to child protection, family challenges and other social welfare matters.
• Conduct community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, awareness campaigns and educational presentations.
• Maintain client records, case files, intervention plans and beneficiary registers, and compile accurate monthly and quarterly reports.
• Monitor programme activities against DSD targets and contribute to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant professional social work experience.
• Demonstrable practical experience working under a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programme, preferably DSD-funded.
• Extensive knowledge of substance abuse prevention, early intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare.
• Valid driver's licence (compulsory).
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory or senior social work experience.
• Experience in GBV prevention, victim empowerment, child protection and family interventions.
• Experience working with DSD and other government-funded programmes.
• Knowledge of programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Proof of current SACSSP registration.
• Certified copy of Identity Document (ID).
• Copy of a valid driver's licence.

Laapeng Foundation is an equal opportunity organisation.

Be part of a team committed to strengthening communities and making a difference in people's lives!

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