Job Description

Work Description

The role of the sub-district social auxiliary worker is to provide social support services to TB patients in need. This includes provision of care, support, protection, and development of people with TB, their families and communities affected by TB through relevant programs. This position requires a good understanding of the Department of Social Development legislative mandate, policies, and programmes, the Batho Pele principles and knowledge of the social services network at district level.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Develop a sub district work plan for with clear roles and timeframes.
• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social

work service about the care, support, protection and development of
vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities. * Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from social instability in any form.

• Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required.
• Assess the TB clientsxe2x80x99 needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine goals and appropriate interventions.
• Ensuring that all client files, and other records, comply with policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Make recommendations on the best course of action for a client and/or family.
• Monitor referrals to ensure that TB clients access services or support they have been referred to.
• Provide progress reports in sub district meetings.
• Report daily or weekly to the district level SR supervisor, or as per organizations policies and procedure.
• Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the district level SR supervisor and sub district TB/ HAST manager.

Education

• Grade 12
• Completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker
• Current registration with the SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker

Requirements

• Experience in administration and management
• At least 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience working as a Social Auxiliary Worker in the Public Sector
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes.
• Excellent understanding of the Social Assistance Act, relevant policies and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and the Batho Pele principles
• Basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship systema and the social systems.
• Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.
• Valid Driverxe2x80x99s license
• Information and knowledge management (keeping precise records and compile accurate reports)
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Conflict management and skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work in a Team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good counselling skills
• Good co-ordination skills
• Good communication skills (both interpersonal and written)

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Aurum Institute welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

Closing date: 11 September 2023

The Aurum Institute