Junior Social Auxiliary /Psychosocial counsellor

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The President launched the initiative in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labor department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.
Position: Junior Social Auxiliary /Psychosocial counselor

Stipend:  R5000,00

Location: Midrand

POSITION INFO:
About the role
Social Auxiliary /Psychosocial Counselor for Drug Rehabilitation service.

Responsibilities

• Focused health project administration.
• Maintain efficient patient service Documents/records patient information according to Standard Operation Procedures and Regulations. 
• Dictation of health reports/letters etc. Healthcare Data Capturing.
• Maintaining practice and department directories.
• Diary and appointment management and rescheduling of appointments - Answering incoming calls - Ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the practice.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. 

• Be responsible for initial assessments and intakes into the Drug Rehabilitation program. 
• Work as a 1st responder for all PWID / PWUD clients that come to the practice /clinic.
• Work under the supervision of a Social Worker, Professional Nurse, and Dr.

• Social Auxiliary Work qualification.
• Must not have taken part in the YES Programme before.
• South African unemployed youth aged between 18 and 34.
• Registered with the SACSSP.
• A valid driver’s license is advantageous (not compulsory ).

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player. 
• Professional communication skills.
• Telephone Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize. 
• Computer literacy and high attention to detail / Microsoft Office Skills ( fully digital environment ).
• Fluent in English and understands at least one other South African language (Sesotho or Zulu or similar.
• Well-presented and professional.
• Customer Focus.

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