Adonis Musati Project Available Position

The Adonis Musati Project (AMP) is a nonprofit organisation, which was formed in 2007, to assist the vulnerable asylum seeker and refugee populations in Cape Town. Since then it has developed several successful community-based psychosocial programmes including victim empowerment groups to assist marginalised groups of people including survivors of sexual and gender based violence to self-advocate and become agents of change in their communities. AMP seeks to appoint a Social Worker to be based in Cape Town.

Job Title:  Social Worker 
Location: Cape Town
Start date: 15th April or soonest thereafter

Responsibilities:

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals and families
• Conduct assessments of all clients accessing services, aimed at identifying appropriate interventions and offering guidance and support to these families
• Report writing and presentation of reports at relevant panels
• Referrals to relevant service providers
• Participate in multi-disciplinary case discussions
• Networking and stakeholder engagement
• Home visits
• Maintain accurate records and perform all administrative functions relevant to post

Requirements:

• A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker and proof of current registration for 2018/2019
• Experience of working with vulnerable families and individuals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in social work practice
• A valid, unendorsed Code B South African driving licence
• Experience and ability to work in an inter-disciplinary team.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office, Excel and administrative skills
• Maturity and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English

To apply, submit your CV with the names and contact details of two recent, contactable references to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Monday, 4 March, 2019