Intern: Social Worker

Job Title - Intern: Social worker (Contract appointment: 1 year) (Job ID: 6070) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Student Counselling and Development - Contract Type - Contract - Occupational Level - Unskilled - Location - Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 1/3/2025 - Description **Duties and responsibilities** **Provision of social work interventions to students**: - Provide support to students who present with the following psycho-social issues: - Substance abuse. - Gender-Based Violence. - Bereavement. - Academic Exclusions. - Unplanned pregnancies. - Traumatic experience. - Family related matters. - Food Insecurity. **Group Interventions**: - Participate in UFS Open Day and Orientation Programme, as required by SCD. - Facilitate sessions for student leadership and Peer mentors. - Facilitate support groups for students. - Create awareness and advocacy on social Justice issues to promote diversity, human rights, access to resources, social equity etc. **Administrative duties**: - Perform daily routine administrative tasks such as diary management. - Professional statistics and record keeping. - Process notes. - Telephonic inquiries, and general inquiries. **Ad-hoc duties**: - Undertake ad-hoc departmental day-to-day assistance as and when required (No Student Hungry Food Distribution and the Vegetable Garden). - Completion of additional tasks assigned by the Director: Student Affairs. - Liaise with stakeholders and contribute towards the achievement of SCD and UFS Vision 130. **Inherent Job Requirements** - A bachelor’s or relevant degree in Social Work (BSW) on NQF Level 8. - Active registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)(attach proof). - Living a commutable distance from the UFS Qwaqwa Campus. **Recommendations**: - Experience in working with students in Higher Education. E.g. Student leader, involvement in peer-mentorship program, active in student associations. - Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by relevant legislature and UFS policies and procedures. - Proven experience in working with Microsoft Programmes. - Effective Time Management Skills and ability to work under pressure. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to function with ease in a professional team. - Sesotho and/ or Zulu speaking. - The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme. - The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience. - The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS. - The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship. - Competencies **Key Competencies Required**: - **Results Orientated**: - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. - The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. **- Strategic Thinking**: - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading**: - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. **- Building Coalitions**: - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Assumption of duties**: 01 May 2025 or as soon as possible. **Closing date**: 01 March 2025 **Salary**: **The Salary is R9 100,50 p.m** **Enquiries**: **General**: - _