17 Social Worker jobs in Gauteng

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - Join to apply for the SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST role at State of Florida

Requisition No: Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/

This is a professional position in the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This position will report directly to the WIC Director.

Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida is required for this position.

1. Provide nutrition assessment including the gathering of anthropometric and hematological data.
2. Provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to clients.
3. Assist and guide clerical and technical support staff of the WIC program.
4. Assist in the development of Walton County WIC nutrition education materials.
5. Perform duties at the main clinic site or any WIC satellite clinic.
6. Demonstrate good communication skills and professional ability to work as a team and independently.
7. Support and promote excellent customer service.
8. Ensure compliance with all standards and regulations.
9. Certify participants for WIC in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
10. Provide appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on assessed information.
11. Document all utilizing the SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording in Florida WiSE.
12. Provide professional nutrition counseling and follow-up to clients.
13. Participate in VENA principles.
14. Promote breastfeeding as the normal method of infant feeding.
15. Provide basic breastfeeding information and assist in teaching clients.
16. Document all activities appropriately in the FL WiSE System.
17. Obtain anthropometric and hematological data.
18. Check client's immunization status in FL Shots.
19. Participate in monitoring QI/QA activities.
20. Act as a role model to co-workers.
21. Help train new staff.
22. Attend meetings and participate in Walton CHD committees.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. Ability to prioritize duties effectively.
3. Ability to take accurate height/length and weight measurements.
4. Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; infants; and children under 5.
5. Basic computer skills; operate within FL WiSE.
6. Ability to work with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
7. Ability to counsel clients and conduct group education classes.
8. Provide excellent customer service.
9. Ability to lift and maneuver lab equipment and supplies.

Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida; eligible for License as a Dietitian in the State of Florida. Valid Driver's License. Preferred CLC License Within Two Years Of Position. Preferred to possess bilingual interpretation skills.

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed. Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out. The successful candidate must pass a Level II Background screening.

For more information, please visit the SSS website.

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority.

Retina South Africa is a patient run organization dedicated to assisting South Africans affected by retinal degenerative conditions such as Macular Degenerations and Dystrophies, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Stargardt Dystrophy and other allied retinal conditions. Retina South Africa is a registered Non- Profit Organization with Section a and BEE certification. The National Head office is situated in Germiston with branches in most of the major centers in South Africa.

Retisa seeks to appoint a temporary Social Worker.

• Social Worker required for a 3 month temporary position.
• Must be a qualified social worker with at least 3 years experience.
• Must be registered with the SACSSP.
• Must have a valid drivers license and must be a competent driver.
• Must have report writing skills and must be well versed with the writing of DSD monthly reports.

An exciting new opportunity has come available to join ARRCS Alice Springs , as our residential Social Worker. This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis of 38 hours per week at a salary of $39.74 - $2.12 / hour gross (equivalent to 78,526 - 83,229 gross PA) dependent on skills and experience.

The primary purpose of this role will see you assessing and understanding both the clinical and cultural history of our residents as you develop and provide tailored care plans involving interventions and services that will support the social, emotional and wellbeing of our residents.

As the ideal candidate, you will have previous experience working as a qualified Social Worker, ideally (however, not essential) within the Aged Care industry and working with First Nations.

You will be a self-starter who can work well independently. You will enjoy consulting and working with our residents and be able to set foundations and process for our senior management team.

Benefits of working for ARRCS

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.

• Salary Packaging through CBB (Approximately 6.3K PA additional in wages!)
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Post-Graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology or similar discipline.
• Previous experience working as a qualified Social Worker, with preference within an Aged Care or geriatric environment.
• Ability to assess and develop social care plans to address the needs of our residents.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build strong and lasting relationships with external allied health providers, Government and NGO’s and community-based organisations.
• Strong time management skills and ability to problem solve and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Familiarization or willingness to learn Aged Care legislation to utilise and refer support and advocacy for our residents.
• Ability to work with and relate to elderly clients.
• Previous experience working with and cultural knowledge of First Nations Australians.
• Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems (CMS).
• Advanced reporting and document keeping skills.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

Before applying, please review the following mandatory requirements:

• Comprehensive resume demonstrating the required experience.
• Currently hold or ability to lodge a National Police Check, dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Provide evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination.
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures. So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

ARRCS is committed to engagement with people of all ages, from varying backgrounds, cultures and nationalities and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of disability, people from CALD and the LGBTQI+ communities to submit their applications.

To discuss this opportunity in a safe and confidential manner or to advise us of how we could adjust our recruitment process to meet your accessibility needs please contact our People and Culture Team on 8982 5200 or email via

Healthcare & Medical Psychology, Counselling & Social Work

Alice Springs Northern Territory Australia

An exciting new opportunity has become available to join ARRCS Alice Springs as our Residential Social Worker.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis of 38 hours per week, with a salary range of $39.74 - $2.12 per hour gross (approximately 78,000 - 83,000 gross per annum), depending on skills and experience.

The primary purpose of this role is to assess and understand both the clinical and cultural histories of our residents, developing and providing tailored care plans involving interventions and services that support their social, emotional, and overall wellbeing.

• Previous experience working as a qualified Social Worker, preferably within the Aged Care industry and with First Nations communities (not essential).
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Excellent communication skills to consult and work effectively with residents and senior management.

• Largest Aged Care Provider in the NT, with opportunities across Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, and interstate pathways to Uniting Care QLD.
• Salary Packaging options through CBB (additional approx. 6.3K per year).
• Access to 70+ training and development courses via our learning platform.
• Employee wellbeing and emotional support services.

• Undergraduate or Post-Graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Experience as a qualified Social Worker, ideally in Aged Care or geriatric settings.
• Ability to assess and develop social care plans tailored to residents’ needs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with health providers, government, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn Aged Care legislation and advocate for residents.
• Experience working with elderly clients and cultural knowledge of First Nations Australians.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management Systems (CMS), with strong reporting and documentation skills.

• Comprehensive resume demonstrating relevant experience.
• Current or ability to obtain a National Police Check (within 3 months of start date).
• Evidence of current influenza vaccination.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or proof of application.

ARRCS is a not-for-profit provider offering aged care and community services across the Northern Territory, including residential care, home care, nutrition, and early childhood programs. Our vision is to innovate ways to enable communities and individuals to flourish with dignity and agency.

We are committed to engaging with diverse communities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, CALD backgrounds, and LGBTQI+ communities.

To discuss this opportunity or request adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact our People and Culture Team via email or phone.

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology.

Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1800s, and its commitment to providing the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospital's vision, mission, and value.

St. John's Riverside Hospital was built around an early foundation of nursing and community service.

In 1891, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul.

St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most, with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients.

The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong.

• Maintain ongoing participation in the daily operation of the program through the provision of various clinical and therapeutic activities for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services.
• Maintain clinical records in compliance with all regulatory bodies and SJRH / BHS policies and procedures.
• Provide assessment, case management, intervention, orientation, treatment planning, individual / group treatment services, and discharge planning for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external community resources for client treatment purposes and relationship building.
• Participate in all necessary activities to ensure payment for treatment services by insurance / managed care companies including, but not limited to, Medicaid / Medicare.
• Prepare reports, maintain statistical data, and attend meetings, as assigned.

• Must possess a minimum of one year of providing substance use disorder treatment service or two years experience as a social worker or two years experience as a mental health counselor.
• DOC clearance for all jail-based positions.
• HS diploma or GED required. Social workers are required to have a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• LCSW or LMSW preferred. Mental Health Counselors are required to have a Master's or Doctoral degree in mental health counseling from an accredited school.
• LMHC preferred. CASAC and/or other QHP preferred, except where required to meet regulatory staffing ratios.

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences.
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

POSITION INFO :

Main purpose of the job :

• To coordinate and manage referral processes for vulnerable participants by supporting the identification of referral needs, maintaining accurate records, and establishing strong links with local services to ensure participants receive appropriate support, including counselling, legal assistance, and access to social services

Location :

• School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas :

• Identify adult and child participants who have social and health needs such as experience of child maltreatment, sexual violence and / or IPV
• Complete assessments and home visits to assess the situation
• Provide counselling to families who need support
• Assist participants to access social grants and official documentation
• Monitor progress of ongoing caseload and any ethical issues arising from the research and provide regular and ad-hoc reports to the project manager as required by the investigators and ethics committee
• Refer participants to existing services where long-term or specialist involvement is required, e.g. HIV testing
• Follow up to ensure that the case is being adequately managed
• Implement study according to research protocols
• Contribute towards the progress of research project
• Maintain study records in accordance with the study protocol
• Ensure ethical procedures are followed
• Support research assistants
• Liaise with department of health, facility managers, community leaders
• Set up meetings with government and community-based organisations to inform them about the project
• Meet with partners to discuss cases for referral
• Provide feedback to partners on the progression of the project
• Organise and run debriefing meetings as required

Required minimum education and training :

• A Social Work Degree
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Required minimum work experience :

• 5 years’ experience as a Social Worker

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :

• South African Police Service clearance certificate
• National Register for Sexual Offenders clearance certificate
• Crisis intervention and counselling skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team and to work with and manage people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong management, administrative and computer literacy skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and to pay attention to detail
• Well organised, problem-solver, with sound time-management skills
• Intellectual and personal integrity, a professional work ethic, and a willingness to work according to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday and travel within South Africa
• Fluency in English, isiZulu, isiXhosa

TO APPLY :

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date : 18 July 2025
• Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note :

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

To work in the community with families in their life space to strengthen family life, monitor supervised access visits, support social workers with Children’s Court documents and administration. Facilitate outreach programmes.

• Work in the life space of families with children to empower parents, significant other and monitor childcare
• To monitor, supervise and observe access visits between parents and children
• To provide auxiliary support services to social workers with administration and family preservations services, pre statutory contracts and cooperation agreements
• Provide practical support with clients and social workers administration
• Provide basic emotional support services to beneficiaries
• Home visits
• Attend meetings as required
• Complete client process notes, intake psychosocial background reports, referral reports, closing reports
• Monthly statistics
• Delivering of documents and reports to the Department of Social Development
• Photocopying of documents
• Collecting of orders from Children’s Court
• Transporting of clients
• Assisting with medical examination of children for completion of Form 7’s
• Accompany social workers when assistance is needed
• Office Administration
• Making of phone calls and transfer calls to social workers
• Research resources needed by social workers
• Enquire regarding client wellness for clients in distress
• Facilitate outreach programmes with learners in schools

• Accredited Social Auxiliary Worker qualification
• Registration with SACSSP
• Social Auxiliary Worker experience advantageous

• Computer literacy in word and excel
• High energy levels
• Observation and basic counselling skills
• Good command of the English Language
• Ability to work after hours when needed
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle: this is a non-negotiable

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To work in the community with families in their life space to strengthen family life, monitor supervised access visits, support social workers with Children's Court documents and administration.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work in the life space of families with children to empower parents, significant others, and monitor childcare.
• Monitor, supervise, and observe access visits between parents and children.
• Provide auxiliary support services to social workers with administration and family preservation services, pre-statutory contracts, and cooperation agreements.
• Provide practical support with clients and social workers' administration.
• Provide basic emotional support services to beneficiaries.
• Conduct home visits.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Complete client process notes, intake psychosocial background reports, referral reports, and closing reports.
• Prepare monthly statistics.
• Deliver documents and reports to the Department of Social Development.
• Photocopy documents.
• Collect orders from Children's Court.
• Transport clients.
• Assist with medical examinations of children for Form 7 completion.
• Accompany social workers when assistance is needed.
• Perform office administration tasks such as making and transferring phone calls, researching resources, and inquiring about client wellness.
• Facilitate outreach programmes with learners in schools.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Accredited Social Auxiliary Worker qualification.
• Registration with SACSSP.
• Social Auxiliary Worker experience advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Computer literacy in Word and Excel.
• High energy levels.
• Observation and basic counselling skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work after hours when needed.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle (non-negotiable).

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Job title : Manager : Field Case Management

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 23, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Performance Areas

Policy and Strategy Review and Implementation

• Provide input into the enhancement and implementation of the case management strategy and plan that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Keep up to date with effective case management policy and practice execution strategies

Case Management and Administration

• Manage all assigned cases.
• Manage the appointment of caregivers and the provision of the necessary training.
• Ensure that case management programs objectives are met by evaluating the effectiveness of alternative care services and that cost effective, quality care is maintained.
• Present cases at case rounds / conferences to obtain multidisciplinary perpective & recommendations to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Manage the provision of claimants / caregiver care plan and compliance reporting.
• Manage claimants case management plans, authorizations, assessment, and levels of care.
• Manager the review of medical records to identify specific medical issues.
• Manager the development of practice and / or clinical guidelines for cost effective rehabilitation of care.
• Identify financial and business risks to the Fund and escalate accordingly.

Management of Claimant Rehabilitation Care

• Manage claimants progress and outcomes
• Manage and analyse the determination of the claimant needs and coordinate reasonable recommendations for all the necessary and identified modifications in line with the nature of claimant's medical condition.
• Manage an in-home assessments by Senior Officer : Field Case management to assess members overall health needs, which includes medication reconciliation.
• Manage the identification of gaps in care as claimants transition from a care facility back to their home.
• Provide management direction and guidance in ensuring that healthcare services are accounted for by liaising with relevant personnel for authorisations and ensuring compliance with case management procedures, staandards, and protocols.
• Manage the approval and appointment of service providers in line with the defined scope of work.
• Determine the suitable rehabilitation stay for the claimant based on the required level of care and monitor the implementation.
• Ensure that an ongoing support to the family is provided on coping mechanisims post discharge.
• Manage and monitor the rehabilitation plans of the claimant / client for effectiveness.

Integrating of Back to work and Community

• Corporate with the treating physician to obtain full or conditional release to return to work before injury becomes a lost time claim where ot is neccessary.
• Coordinates with the employer to develop a modified duty job for the injured worker who cannot immediately return ro his / her full pre-injury employment where required.
• Ensure succesful integration of the claimant back to the family and educate the claimant and family on the condition of the claimant.
• Identify community resources based on the claimants need.

Manage the Submission of Invoices

• Validate and quality assure invoices submitted to ensure that they are aligned to the services and treatments caimed for.
• Put measures in place to guard against the submission of fraudulent invoices.
• Manage the compliance of invoiced services from service providers and ensure validity in line with RAF Act and guidelines.
• Manage timeous payment of service providers.

Reporting

• Manage the completion of all relevant reports (timesheets, expenses, program specific reports) as per specified timelines and required standards.
• Provide report on all assigned cases, and the monthly rehabilitation reports of the claimants.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly performance case management reports or as and when required to provide progress updates and / or inform management decisions.
• Ensure complete, timely, and accurate reporting with appropriate levels of escalation.
• Provide reports on the possibilities of back to work integration for claimants.
• Reporting on the cost associated with the undertaking certificate against what has been spent on care givers.

Stakeholder Management

• Build productive relationships with healthcare professionals to ensure adequate referral rates to achieve budgeted occupancy level.
• Ensure accurate service knowledge and advice and keep stakeholders informed of products and service options.
• Resolve stakeholder queries and complaints promptly.
• Manage relations with service providers and health professionals to ensure adherence in line with the protocols and service level agreement.

People Management

• Ensure the sourcing, development and retention of high-performance team.
• Manage the recruitment of operational workforce in line with employment equity targets
• Manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with strategic objectives of the RAF.
• Manage the implementation of human capital processes and procedures to control / regulate workplace conflict and / or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
• Allocate, direct, motivate and evaluate subordinates to help them achieve their individual goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences or Medical related Degree.
• Postgraduate in Health Sciences or Medical related qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the relevant Health professional body

Experience

• Relevant 6-8 years' experience in Nursing or Case Management environment of which 2 (two) years must have been on a management / supervisory level / area of expertise.