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Pretoria: SOCIAL WORKER: YOUTH posted by CompitantCandidates

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About the Role

At PEN Youth, we ignite hope by providing support and safe spaces for inner-city youth. Our youth services are divided into three groups: Primary School, High School, and Young Adults. We offer age-appropriate education support, mentorship and life skills, creative arts, and work-readiness and entrepreneurship development to empower young people to become responsible and innovative citizens. This role is part of our comprehensive psychosocial support and intervention services aimed at providing holistic care to our youth beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Individual Casework:
  • Conduct one-on-one sessions for High School and Primary School campuses and designated high schools.
  • Prioritize high-risk cases and provide ongoing emotional support.
  • Statutory Compliance:
  • Facilitate referrals to the Department of Social Development (DSD) and Child Welfare, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure all activities remain compliant with Section 150 of the Children’s Act.
  • Programmatic Support:
  • Plan and facilitate monthly group sessions for primary and high school levels.
  • Plan and execute three annual awareness campaigns/events in schools and the community.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Maintain active collaboration with teachers, project managers, mentors and parents to monitor beneficiary progress.
  • Attend workshops to stay updated on legal and policy frameworks.
  • Administration:
  • Maintain accurate data, beneficiary files and database records, as well as case files regarding interventions and outcomes.
  • Provide monthly reports on work done and impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
  • Valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
  • Valid Police Clearance Certificate.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Children’s Act no 38 of 2005, specifically statutory requirements.
  • Minimum 2 years practical experience working with children and youth.
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Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this role.

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