case worker

Gqeberha

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Job Description: Case Worker

Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

Who We Are: Ubuntu Pathways

Ubuntu Pathways is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Gqeberha, South Africa. It provides a comprehensive support system that includes education, healthcare, and social services, ensuring vulnerable children and families receive the resources they need to thrive. By focusing on long-term impact, Ubuntu Pathways empowers communities to move from crisis to stability and success.

Key Responsibilities

1. FOTD Intake and Contracting

  • Intake of pregnant clients  on first tri mester of pregnancy into FOTD program based on stipulated Ubuntu Intake procedure and processes with 100% enrollment by end of financial year.

2. Home Assessment and Communication

  • Assess FOTDs  client's home situation after delivery within 7 days through home assessment.Ensure  FOTD homes are safe and secured through quarterly reassessments.

3. Mental Health Assessment and Care Planning

  • Assess the mental health of your FOTD intake clients and  others in your caseload using the mental health screening and establish the severity of the situation.

4. Individual and Group Counselling and Impact Evaluation

  • Plan, organize, and lead structured and impactful individual and group work.

  • Monthly group evaluations  and impact reports during end of program.

5. File Management and Data Confidentiality

  • Maintain file updates, submit tick registers, workplan and ensure data confidentiality.

6. Other Duties

  • Facilitate application of birth certificate to all FOTD babies

  • Prepare monthly quality report.

  • Collaborate with other stakeholders and  professionals to meet clients' needs.

  • Use IMS criteria for caseload management and ensure clients are consulted based on the IMS criteria.


Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work (Registered with SACSSP) or BPsych Degree (Registered with HPCSA) 

5 years experience in an NGO/NPO sector

Background in FOTD programme

Skills and Knowledge in addressing psychosocial issues related to pregnancy, including potential risks and concerns. 

HIV Management Care

Knowledge of the Family Act

Knowledge of adherence counselling

Knowledge of mental health related issues

Previous knowledge or experience of working with individuals, families and groups.

Fluent in IsiXhosa and English (inclusive of reading and writing)

Good communication skills

Location: Port Elizabeth

Start date: 1 August 2025. 

Reporting to: Senior Case Worker

Contact christinew@ubuntupathways.org for more information