Job Description

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER
DINGLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitoring the behaviour and activities of youth
• Serves as a positive role model
• Conduct and participate in basic life skills teaching
• Provide youth assistance with homework/schoolwork
• Assists in the developing and implementation of individual treatment plans and IDPs
• Teach social skills to youth as per ITP
• Prepare for admissions and discharges of youth
• Complete required program documentation
• Complete reports as required
• Assists nurse with administering medications etc.
• Conducts security / safety checks
• Participates in meetings and in-service training as required
• Transport youth as necessary
• Shift work as per roster, including some weekends and public holidays
• This is a live-in position and candidates must be willing to take responsibility for the cottage family style living on a 24 hour basis

This full time position will suit a responsible person who is prepared to work according to the Girls and Boys Town South Africa values. This position carries a competitive salary. Benefits include medical aid and pension.
Girls and Boys Town South Africa complies with the Employment Equity Act No.55A of1988
Education Required

• Grade 12 qualification
• Knowledge of the Childrens Act and justice system will be advantageous
• Child and Youth Care qualification is compulsory - NQF 5
• Registratiion with SACSSP with proof of current membership

Experience Required

• At least five years general work experience with 2 years working with youth

Personality, Attribute and Abilities of the Applicant

• Drivers License. PDP to be obtained withinn 6 months (Code 10 an advantage)
• Work both independently and as an active team member
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences
• Maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgment and discretion in work
• Commitment to the mission, values and goals of the Organisation
• Ability to relate to and willingness to engage in fun, sporting and creative activities with youth

Skills Required