Vaal of Technology: Social Worker

Vaal of Technology: Social Worker

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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:

  1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za
  2. A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
  3. Certified copies of all certificates/degrees
  4. Certified copy of ID
  5. 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.

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