Social Auxiliary Worker (advocacy, Awareness And Communication Officer)
Job Description
Advocate on behalf of the Society's beneficiaries in order to reduce stigma and ensure that their rights are respected and protected.
To facilitate on-going community awareness activities through involvement of the Mental Health Care Service Users.
Ensuring visibility of Central Gauteng Mental Health Society, through various forms of media channels and communicating the positive message of mental health.
Manage budget/finances and raise funds for the movement.
Compile newsletters.
Lobby for access to improved public mental health services.
Influence mental health care policies and legislations.
Collaborate with Human Resource department on other activities.
Offer counselling and support to mental health care service users.
Facilitation of Life Skills and group work programmes.
Compile monthly and annual reports and statistics.
Act against any kind of discrimination/violation of the rights of the mental health care service users.
Requirements:
Social Auxiliary Work Certificate and must be registered with the SACSSP for the year 2025 - 2026. Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Care Act 17, of 2002 and Rights of People with disabilities, will serve as an advantage. Ability to apply the Person Centred Approach with clients. Have passion, proactive and experience in working with people with mental disabilities. Administrative and computer (social media) skills will also serve as an advantage. Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding presentation skills and attentive to details. The ability to work at a high level under extreme pressure. The capacity to work alone or as part of a team.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1525312
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned