Community Liaison Officer

Hands-on from day one, the Community Liaison Officer will conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' social, develop and implement individualised intervention and care plans and provide therapeutic counselling and emotional support for an established business in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

This is a stable position with long-term prospects for committed candidates. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

• Develop and implement individualised intervention and care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' social, emotional, and economic circumstances to identify needs and risks.
• Facilitate access to social services including grants, housing, healthcare, and other support programmes.
• Supervise social auxiliary workers, volunteers, and community caregivers, providing guidance and support.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and emotional support to individuals, families, and groups facing life challenges.

• Emotional resilience and the ability to manage the stress associated with working with traumatised and vulnerable individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and counselling skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• A clear criminal record is mandatory given the nature of work with children and vulnerable persons.
• Excellent assessment and report writing skills to produce professional documentation for courts and other authorities.
• For social auxiliary worker roles, a certificate in social auxiliary work and registration with the SACSSP at the appropriate level.