Lerato House: Social Worker

Lerato House is a nonprofit, empowerment programme for young girls at risk (between 11-18 years old), including abused children, children affected by prostitution, and victims of human trafficking.

Lerato House seeks to appoint a Social Worker, based in Pretoria.

S/he will offer holistic, empowering individual case work and family reintegration services to the girls at Lerato House and in aftercare programme.

S/he will report to the Programme Coordinator.

This is a full-time contract position, with an initial six-month performance based contract in line with the organisational policy. Should both parties agree, an eighteen-month contract will signed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that intake and orientation procedures of clients are being followed through with diligence;
• Ensure that discipline and discharge of girls happens within the framework of the mission and vision of the organisation;
• Arrange regular meeting with parents/families with purpose of enabling them to take over responsibility;
• Organise after care work with families of former Lerato House girls;
• Participate in home-based care work in conjunction with the outreach team;
• Ensure that all girls are placed in appropriate schools or training programmes;
• Ensure that all girls are receiving necessary support that is, homework supervision, school uniform and all relevant materials;
• Develop and implement the plan together with the Shelter Manager;
• Join team for home visits;
• Write background reports;
• Arrange and ensure necessary steps are followed and role players are involved and well informed;
• Compile monthly statistics for the department and TLF reports;
• Create a proper filing system for all the girls;
• Attending and participating in all TLF events, meetings, celebrations and retreats.
• Attend relevant training according to agreed personal staff development plan;
• Coordinate and ensure that home visits/meetings with family take part whenever necessary;
• Assist in developing a care plan for each child;
• Ensure proper after care services are rendered to the child and family.

Requirements:

• Accredited social work certificate and registration with the South African Council of Social Work Professions;
• Minimum of three years experience working with children, pre-teens and adolescents at risk will be an advantage;
• Experience in statutory work;
• Valid driver‘s license.
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Teamwork experience and cultural sensitivity are critical.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Capacity in critical thinking and complex problem solving;
• Judgment skills;
• Ability to work under pressure.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Salary: R9 500 per month - total cost to company.

To apply, submit a CV, SACSSP Registration number and motivation letter with ‘Social Worker’ to

or fax to: 086 679 9239.

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