Wellness Specialist - Western Cape at NACOSA

The duties and responsibilities of the Wellness Specialist will include, but not limited to:

• Lead a comprehensive wellness programmes.
• Coordinates, plans, health and wellness activities and programmes for all employees.
• Conduct workshops on selected wellbeing issues and obtain feedback on existing programmes
• Facilitates or outsource debriefings as and when required.
• Provides counselling services to staff and refer where necessary.
• Together with the EAP Service Provider, responsible for trauma debriefing during trauma incidents.
• Monitor and evaluate wellness programmes effectiveness and make necessary changes.
• Maintain accurate records and track progress of employees
• Collaborate with the Head of HR to drive culture change around diversity, inclusion, and equity within the organization.
• Develop effective engagement with managers through facilitation, and presentations on DEI topics. Inspire managers at all levels to prioritise and commit to DEI goals.
• Proactively identify risks/issues, providing solutions, resolving risks/issues, and overcoming hurdles to drive results.
• Provide team coaching relating to DEI topics.
• Any adhoc tasks.

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Diploma as a licensed counsellor.
• 5 years' experience as a wellness coordinator or counsellor or similar position.
• English and / or any other African language
• Experience in developing and implementing wellness programmes and initiatives
• Counselling certification or experience is a must.
• Coaching certification would be advantageous.