Child and Youth Care Worker

West Rand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: NGO & Non-profit
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension
Reference: CCW0029

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Girls and Boys Town South Africa

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of the Child & Youth Care Worker, to be based at our Magaliesburg Campus. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Child & Youth Care Worker.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To implement care plans, supporting developmental programmes and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of each youth.

Responsibilities and Duties

Teach youth social, self-help academic and independent living skills as per treatment plans

· Participate in ITP review meetings.

· Implement the approved ITP by engaging in life-space teaching, using appropriate teaching interactions.

· Complete youth cards as applicable to their level in the system.

Foster & develop each youth by providing their emotional well-being

· Counsel youth through personal problems using rational problem solving intervention.

· Refer youth to other member of the MDT when required and recommended by immediate supervisor.

· Work with parents and MDT to address the youth’s self-image, confidence and sense of belonging.

Provide safe physical care of youth

· Be available to respond to and monitor youth at all times when on duty and on campus.

· Practise monthly fire drills as per Health & Safety Committee schedule.

· Identify and report any potential, internal & external risks to youth safety.

General

Monitoring the behaviour and activities of youth & serve as a positive role model.
Conduct and participate in basic life skills teaching & provide the youth assistance with their homework/schoolwork.
Assists in the developing and implementation of individual treatment plans and IDP’s.
Prepare for admissions and discharges of youth & complete required program documentation.
Complete reports as required & assists with administering medications etc.
Conducts security / safety checks & transport youth as necessary.
Participates in meetings and in-service training as required.
Shift work as per roster, including some weekends and public holidays.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

· Matric (Grade 12) qualification

· Child & Youth Care qualification – NQF Level 5

· Registered with SACSSP with proof of current membership

· Code 10 driver’s license with PDP

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Youth

· Knowledge of the Children’s Act and Justice system will be advantageous

Personality, Attributes and Abilities

Work both independently and as an active team member
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
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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About Girls and Boys Town South Africa

The story of Girls and Boys Town is one of the most heart-warming tales of human endeavour of the 20th Century. it is a story of faith, courage and compassion – one that captured the imagination of the world and changed the way South Africa cares for challenged youth.

Founded by the late Bishop Reginald Orsmond in 1958 and based on the principles of Father Flanagan's famous Girls & Boys Town in Nebraska, USA, Girls & Boys Town has given thousands of children of all races, genders, faith and languages a second chance.

Most of them arrive here with shattered dreams, sick at heart and often in body too. Some have been physically or sexually abused, neglected or abandoned. Some come from broken or poverty-stricken homes, do badly at school, have discipline issues, reject authority, and lack social skills.

Girls and Boys Town, South Africa delivers national services that:
Focus on the individual needs of youth in family homes and youth development centres, by implementing nationally researched, standardised and specialised child & youth care programmes.

Improve the healthy development of youth in the broader community through Girls and Boys Town’s national hotline and regional training and resource centres.

Capacitate parents, caregivers, families, community professionals, educators and others in the field of youth development through training.

Are sensitive to the need to deliver community based services for youth in greatest need in less resourced communities.