The Vaal of Technology invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position.
Internal Vacancy
Position: Social Worker
Post Number: 2017
Peromnes Grade: 08
Division: Student Support Services
Department: Student Counseling Support
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
Perform social assessment of students by analysing factors in the home or community that impinge on students’ academic performance.
Support first year students with difficulties adjusting to university life.
Crisis management- attend to during and after hours’ crisis, working in coalition with campus clinic and protection services.
Screening and identification of mental health challenges.
Containment of presenting difficulties.
Provide counselling services and interventions.
Develop strategies on how to assist needy students.
Develop programs to assist students with social problems.
Assist students who abuse substances and refer appropriately.
Manage support groups for those who have problems with substance abuse.
Assist students living or affected by HIV and AIDS.
Help students with unplanned pregnancies – pre/post abortion counselling.
Liaise with internal and external community agencies such as social development, NICRO, NGO’s etc.
Serve as liaison between families and the University to positively promote collaborative processes in the educational planning of students.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification/Experience:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Master’s degree in Clinical Social work will be an advantage
Registration with SACSSP is a prerequisite
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Social Work post qualification
Proven experience in working with adolescents and young adults
Experience in Higher Education environment would be an added advantage
Skills:
Written and verbal communication skills
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to plan, organise and manage projects
Ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work under pressure and over weekends as and when required
Ability to work independently
Administrative skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 December 2024
Applications should include:
- A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za
- A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
- Certified copies of all certificates/degrees
- Certified copy of ID
- Current contact information of referees
HOW TO APPLY
Please email applications to [email protected] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line
No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.