Administrative Control Officer - Department of Engineering and Technology Management

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

REGISTERED JUNIOR COUNSELLOR (ONE-YEAR CONTRACT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

JOB PURPOSE:

Screening, attending to or referral of incoming service requests to the Student Counselling Unit (SCU). Psychological and preventative interventions as per scope of practice in line with HPCSA guidelines, within the UP student community. Assist with projects to promote and enhance psychological wellbeing within the UP student community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Screening, attending to or referral of service requests to the SCU:
  • Handling service requests to the Student Counselling Unit (SCU) via all platforms;
  • Conducting semi-structured evaluative interviews within a confidential and supportive framework;
  • Ensuring containment and onward referral of clients presenting in crisis and distress;
  • Ensuring feedback from clients on service delivery is recorded and analysed for referral to management in order to identify improvements;

• Counselling interventions:
  • Delivering short-term and supportive counselling interventions with clients in the student community;
  • Applying psychological theoretical frameworks and client development phases, in order to service client needs within appropriate scope;
  • Ensuring that counselling activities are within the role and scope limitations, and conducting appropriate referral when necessary;

• Psychoeducation workshops and webinars:
  • Ensuring supportive functions in the delivery of workshops and webinars by other members of the SCU-team;
  • Ensuring that feedback from clients on service delivery is recorded and analysed for referral management in order to identify improvements;

• Administrative duties and research assistance:
  • Keeping patient record up to date and correct;
  • Attending to, and keeping records, of internal and external stakeholder's engagements by ensuring communication on all platforms.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours degree in Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) or related psychology;
• Six months' training practicum/internship completed for registration purposes at HPCSA; including:
  • Experience as a counsellor during practicum;
  • Exposure during practicum to the management of psychological needs of students in a tertiary education environment;
• Actively Registered with HPCSA as a registered Counsellor in Independent Practice.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge:
  • Psychological/theoretical knowledge of diagnostic systems and client development phases;
  • Ethical codes and legislation related to health care professionals;
  • Application of psychological theories;
  • Theoretical conceptual skills;
  • Health care systems and service delivery within a multi-disciplinary team;
  • Knowledge and application of psychological theoretical frameworks and client developmental phases;

• Technical:
  • Administrative abilities (note taking, report writing, record keeping);
  • Computer literacy (MS Office) and patient record systems;
  • Data and information organisation and analysis;
  • Communication skills;

• Behavioural competencies:
  • Ability to focus, remain calm, and act correctly under pressure;
  • Self-directedness, intellectual autonomy, and planning abilities;
  • Above average communication skills;
  • Ability to integrate into, and contribute to a health professions team;
  • Ability to respond positively to feedback and guidance from managers;
  • Ability to attend to many responsibilities at once.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Two years' experience:
  • In excess of practicum;
  • Previous work experience in the higher education and tertiary sector in the management of student psychological needs;
  • In the development of workshops and community interventions to a student population.

This contract position will be remunerated with an hourly tariff, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Proof of active HPCSA registration as a registered counsellor;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 6 June 2022

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Lebo Jele, email: lebo.jele@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Dr. Hanle Kirkcaldy, email: hanle.kirkcaldy@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.