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.