Social Auxiliary Worker: uMgungundlovu at TB HIV Care

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 psycho social 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). This will include screening and assessment, and referral to social worker for therapeutic social work services, within the PPPrev Programme. The social auxiliary worker will also conduct structural programmes addressing HIV prevention and gender-based violence, smart finance as well as engage with relevant stakeholders with government departments, with partners and in the social work field.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work from a recognised college or institution
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience
• SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions)
• Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
• Valid code 8 driver’s licence
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates residing within 5km radius

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments and house hold pro filling
• Provide minimum package of community-based care and refer to social worker /facility for continuum of care
• Follow up on beneficiaries and provide psycho social support
• Provides structural programmes including SASA
• Educates patients and their families
• Informs clients and their families on eligibility criteria for social support grants
• Works under supervision of social worker in a multi-disciplinary team
• Networks with all relevant stakeholders and implements an effective referral system to ensure effective service delivery
• Lobbies and advocates for patient’s needs
• Assist in implementation of youth care clubs
• Attends training and workshops as part of staff development
• Provides referrals according 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