Job Description: 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; Facilitating alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and gender sensitivity training; Various administrative tasks. Job Responsibilities: 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. Providing counselling to individuals who are survivors of gender violence. Job Requirements: Willingness to work overtime when required Excellent and empathetic communication skills Must have good people skills and be a team player who is willing to learn together with others BA Social Work degree Exceptional counselling skills At least 3 years working experience in the social justice sector Highly productive, work well under pressure and meet deadlines An understanding of gendered power relations, broader gender dynamics and institutional patriarchy Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multi-task, think outside of the box, and be proactive Job Details: Company: University of the Witwatersrand Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Braamfotein Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net
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