Campus Wellness & Community Counselor

ADvTECH; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Student Wellness Specialist to provide emotional and mental counselling services to students. The role involves facilitating group counselling, establishing referral networks, and managing community engagement programmes. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in counselling or social work and at least two years of related experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to create awareness campaigns are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment focusing on student wellbeing and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Counselling Psychology or Social Work.
• Legal Requirements: Registered with Social Work Council or Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Minimum of 2 years Trauma Counselling and 2 years Community Engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual primary counselling to students.
• Facilitate group counselling for students with similar problems.
• Establish a referral network for secondary counselling.
• Facilitate engagements with Non-Government Organisations (NGO's).
• Compile and submit weekly Student Wellness status reports.

Skills

Advanced Communication and Interpersonal skills

Organisational and Planning skills

Analytical skills

Counselling

Computer skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work

Qualification as Social Worker / Psychologist

Job description

An educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Student Wellness Specialist to provide emotional and mental counselling services to students. The role involves facilitating group counselling, establishing referral networks, and managing community engagement programmes. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in counselling or social work and at least two years of related experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to create awareness campaigns are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment focusing on student wellbeing and community involvement.