Child and Youth Care Worker
Emploi Afrique du Sud
Titre du poste : Child and Youth Care Worker
Entreprise : Girls and Boys Town South Africa
Description du poste : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKERMACASSAR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTREThis is a live-in position and the successful candidate will be required to reside on the Macassar Campus.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 of1988Education 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
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Localisation : Western Cape
Date du poste : Sun, 11 May 2025 22:09:48 GMT
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