Social Worker at University of the Witwatersrand

Purpose:

• To serve as the Social Worker in support of the work of the GEO.

 This includes but is not limited to:

• Managing and coordinating counselling, advice and support for staff and students;
• Various administrative tasks;
• Facilitating alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and gender sensitivity training.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Providing counselling to individuals who are survivors of gender violence. 
• Providing a supportive, understanding, and professional service to students in the service of the office.
• Providing support for the preventative/advocacy work of the office.

Brief Description        
Requirements

• A social work degree 
• At least 3 years working experience in the social justice sector 
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• An understanding of gendered power relations, broader gender dynamics and institutional patriarchy 
• Exceptional counselling skills
• Excellent and empathetic communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, think outside of the box, and be proactive 
• Must have good people skills and be a team player who is willing to learn together with others
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly productive, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work overtime when required