Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Main Purpose**:
The scope of this position primarily involves fostering a nurturing learning environment that advocates for mental health and wellness among Health Science students. The incumbent in this role will significantly contribute to three key performance areas:

- Developing a faculty mental health and wellness advocacy program.
- Implementing a health sciences student food security initiative.
- Establishing an OSS ambassador program.

**Requirements include**:

- Honours Social Work degree.
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
- Experience in the co-ordination, development and implementation of mental health and wellness advocacy programmes for tertiary students.
- Excellent professional skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to liaise with students and staff across disciplines, as well as with external stakeholders.
- Occasional after-hours work.
- Computer literacy.
- Report writing and research skills.
- Passion for working with students.

**Responsibilities**:
The successful applicant will be expected to:

- Drive initiatives to raise awareness and advocate on mental health issues to students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Coordinate student volunteers.
- Design intervention programmes.
- Prepare documentation and reports for relevant committees.

**Recommendations**:

- Experience of the above areas of work at a Higher Educational Institution advantageous
- Registration or progress towards a Masters Degree in Social Work is recommended.

**Closing Date**:22 May 2024**

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