Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services (ROAR), Ref No. DSD 20/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual 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. This post is stationed at ROAR.

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.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 143 073 – R 159 603 per annum; Grade 2: R 169 332 – R 190 575 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022