Job TitleSocial Worker (AD08)LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameCounselling and Careers Development UnitDepartment DescriptionA vacancy for a Social Worker (on contract until 31 December 2026) has become available and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

The main purpose of this position/job is:

To develop and implement support programmes for students who struggle with basic needs insecurities and experience distress on campus.
To support students presenting with psycho-social/emotional difficulties, through crisis intervention/containment/counselling/debriefing, mentoring and
group interventions.
To support the development of students as active citizens by promoting participation in meaningful and productive community service and discussions
and dialogue.
To promote student social responsibility.

WCCO s aim is to enrich learning by promoting civic responsibility among students. WCCO advocates active citizenship by providing opportunities and experiences that offer hands-on, experiential education and various platforms that is developmental and transformative. WCCO also provides student support through the implementation of a student basic needs programme which involves a campus wide food programme and a transitional accommodation programme. The unit provides a high standard of services based on an ethos of student-centeredness, inclusivity, and human rights.

WCCO facilitates and provides:

Students with opportunities to help develop their personal and professional skills, whilst building their sense of community and forming friendships.
A variety of volunteering activities suited to students, these include leading micro-volunteering projects, in addition to working in conjunction with
external NGO s or communities with once off or ongoing projects as student volunteers.
Support and placements of students in need of transitional accommodation.
Support for students in need of food.
Student Leadership Development Programmes through volunteering including:
o The one-week Civic Leadership Programme.
o Rural volunteer camps.
o Climate Justice education programme.
Once off community engagement events.Brief Description Key responsibilities include the following:

Promote student community engagement.
Assist students who experience basic needs insecurities.
Provide students with opportunities for leadership development.


Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience:

Honours Degree (Social Work or equivalent degree essential).
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
3 5 years experience in counselling (short term individual and group).
Excellent professional skills and experience to co-ordinate, organize and implement life skills workshops, programmes, and presentations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to liaise effectively and professionally, with a wide range of people e.g. colleagues, managers, scholars, students, faculty staff, internally and
outside the university. Occasional after-hours workshops/presentations on campus and in Residences
Computer literacy.
Report writing, editing and research skills.


Preferences:

Experience in working in the above areas at a Higher Educational Institution would be an advantage.

The candidate should have good interpersonal skills, passionate about helping students, passionate about community development, computer literacy, knowledge of community needs, knowledge of community resources, ability to organize events, be inclusive, and understand diversity.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyPlease note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits irecruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/ Apply for a job .

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable internal applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.


Closing Date: 19 May 2024


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