LifeLine Ekurhuleni Recent Employment Opportunity – Apply Now!

LifeLine Ekurhuleni is a leading provider of personal skills development and the promotion of emotional wellness for the healing and transformation of individuals and communities in Ekurhuleni.

As a community-based, civil society organisation, whose core counselling and victim empowerment services are provided by volunteers, LifeLine involves the community at large and its resources to achieve its objectives.

Job Title: Social Worker
Location: LifeLine Ekurhuleni in Benoni

The successful applicant is expected to fill this position for an initial period of 7 months – with the possibility of renewal dependent on the availability of funds.

The purpose of the incumbent is to ensure that both mentally-challenged adults and child victims and witnesses of sexual abuse and other violent crimes receive optimal Intermediary and follow-up services from the LifeLine team, as well as knowledge of child protection, gender-based violence and HIV & AIDS-related issues and their impact amongst individuals, families and communities.
 
Responsibilites:

• Co-ordinating and monitoring the LifeLine services and team
• Providing psychosocial support
• Planning, organising, mobilising for and evaluating community development activities
• Networking, advocacy and linking with diverse stakeholders
• General administration

Requirements:

• A 4-Year Bachelors or Honours Degree in Social Work;
• Registration with the SACSSP;
• At least 2 years therapeutic experience, preferably within the NGO sector;
• Experience in the management of both staff and volunteer teams;
• Knowledge of VEP and child protection practices and the relevant legislation;
• A valid Code 8 (EB) driver’s license;
• Proficiency in the use of computers for spreadsheets, reporting, email and internet;
• Strong, persuasive written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines over long periods;
• Excellent organisational skills, with a thorough attention to detail;
• A flexible approach to working hours and duties

To apply

Submit a CV, contact details of three referees and motivation letter to [email protected].

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 7 August, 2019