Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services (Posts available at various facilities), Ref No. DSD 112/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has 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 at the following care centres: Clanwilliam, Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa, Lindelani, Kraaifontein ROAR and Vredelus.

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