Social Worker [Pietermaritzburg]

The President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) Fellowship Programme offers an exciting opportunity for masters’ level students and graduates to be placed with Community Care Project for a twelve month paid fellowship.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, Kwa Zulu Natal

The Social work post will have areas of responsibility including :

• Assisting children and families accessing ID documentation and Grants by working with local Government Departments and other Child Welfare NGO’s
• Carry a case load as necessary
• Deal with child protection cases, working with relevant other parties and working with local Government Departments and other Child Welfare NGO’s
• Training into areas of early childhood development, child protection, report writing and youth and community work
• Psychosocial Support to child, adults and families including counselling, bereavement and memory work individually and in groups
• Look at the department and support of local HIV+ support groups for children and adults who are HIV +

Degree Requirements:

A Qualified and experienced SACSSP registered Social Worker with a Masters Qualification

Personal Requirements:

To apply for this position you must have completed a Masters Degree or have completed 80% of your Masters course work. South African citizenship or permanent residence is essential

For more information please contact: Leanne Camara PEPFAR Fellowship Programme Tel: +27 12 816 8305/6 OR +27 12 816 9000 Fax: +27 086 567 0289 E-mail: fellowship@foundation.co.za OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO APPLY ONLINE www.fellowship.foundation.co.za