Fidelity Services Group is Southern Africa's largest integrated security solutions provider and the industry leader in protection innovation. Excellence in service delivery and implementation are fundamental to our impressive track record. By keeping abreast of the latest trends and technological developments globally, and continuously evolving and innovatin...
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Wellness Officer - Central - Free State and Northern Region
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a social worker in the state of employment.
Previous experience providing counselling and support services in a mental health or wellness setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Familiarity with mental health resources and support services in the community.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with employees.
Commitment to promoting mental health and wellness in the workplace.
Willing to Travel.
Jobs Objectives
Facilitate provision of critical financial and non-financial support to Fidelity Services Group employees facing injuries, emergencies, and hardships
Educate or facilitate quarterly workshops to address health challenges, reduce stress, address anxiety, depression and build resilience and coping mechanisms.
Promote wellness awareness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS, EVP Team Sessions.
Provide or facilitate counselling services for employees and their immediate families
Promote EAP awareness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS, EVP Team Sessions.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Facilitate, schedule or Train employees as Mental Health First Aid Trainers to identify and support employees in distress.
Provide emotional support and practical support to employees affected by death of co-worker
Collaborate with HR, and COIDA department managers to identify affected employees- create regional WhatsApp groups (HR, COIDA and Wellness Champions) for quick communication mechanism.
Schedule bereavement support sessions and counselling sessions facilitated by grief counsellor for affected teams within one week of incident.
Report back to National Wellness Manager within 24 hours.
Create peer support groups within teams to foster a culture of empathy and shared healing.
Facilitate quarterly on-site health screening focusing on blood pressure, glucose levels, BMI etc.
Facilitate ongoing workshops and awareness sessions on physical wellness focusing on blood pressure, glucose levels, BMI etc.
Promote physical wellness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS, EVP Team sessions focusing on blood pressure, glucose levels, BMI etc.
Facilitate financial literacy workshops to educate employees on budgeting, savings and managing debt.
Promote financial literacy though internal communication (email, posters, FESS, EVP Team sessions focusing on budgeting, savings and managing debt.
Pre-Retirement Planning
Schedule and coordinate one-one sessions for employees due for retirement between 50 and 60 years of age facilitated by financial advisors.
Keep records and report pre-retirement session held and report to National Wellness Manager on monthly basis.
Facilitate team-building activities to foster camaraderie
Facilitate skills development programs to enhance job-related skills and career growth.
Facilitate Wellness Days to educate employees about Wellness