Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has five (5) opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render care and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) (children, youth, adult(s) or service user) in need of care / in conflict with the law. These posts are stationed in Clanwilliam.
Minimum Requirements
▪ A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
Experience
▪ Grade 1: No experience;
▪ Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification.
Recommendation
▪ Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
▪ Registration with the SACSSP as a registered Child and Youth Care Worker.
Key Performance Areas
▪ Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission; This would include the following actions:
▪ Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action;
▪ Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs;
▪ Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs;
▪ Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book);
▪ Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services; Continuous Professional Development;
▪ Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.
Competencies
▪ Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes;
▪ Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures;
▪ Rules and procedures of the care centre; Planning and organising skills;
▪ Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills;
▪ Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients;
▪ Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy;
▪ Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law.
Closing date 21 November 2022