Student Wellness & Crisis Social Worker

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Free State in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Social Worker (post level 9) to provide psychosocial assessment and support services to students by conducting assessments, providing short-term counselling and developing intervention plans within the School of Clinical Medicine.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Social Work, be actively registered with SACSSP, have at least two years' relevant experience with young adults or students, and be capable of

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work and SACSSP registration as a social worker.
• Minimum two years' relevant experience with young adults or students.
• Experience in counselling, crisis intervention and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and support services to students.
• Conduct assessments and provide short-term counselling and interventions.
• Develop intervention plans aligned to student needs and monitor progress.
• Coordinate referrals and manage confidential student records.

Skills

Empathy

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (NQF 8)

Job description

The University of the Free State in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Social Worker (post level 9) to provide psychosocial assessment and support services to students by conducting assessments, providing short-term counselling and developing intervention plans within the School of Clinical Medicine.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Social Work, be actively registered with SACSSP, have at least two years' relevant experience with young adults or students, and be capable of