Vacant Jobs at Limpopo Department of Social Development

key Performance Areas

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. 
• Provide orientation of the child to the centre. 
• Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected. 
• Ensure that children/ youth receive medical services. 
• Facilitate the independent living and recreational programmes. 
• Organise family visits and contacts. 
• Escort children to external services. 
• Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes. 
• Perform administration duties. 

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognised NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and a FET Certificate in Child and Youth Care equivalent to an NQF Level 4 qualification registered with SAQA. 
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].  

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centres. 
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to handle pressure. 
• Honesty and confidentiality
• Customer care skills. 
• Experience in secure care environment will be an added advantage.

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key Performance Areas

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. 
• Provide orientation of the child to the centre. 
• Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected. 
• Ensure that children/ youth receive medical services. 
• Facilitate the independent living and recreational programmes. 
• Organise family visits and contacts. 
• Escort children to external services. 
• Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes. 
• Perform administration duties. 

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognised NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and a FET Certificate in Child and Youth Care equivalent to an NQF Level 4 qualification registered with SAQA. 
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].  

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centres. 
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to handle pressure. 
• Honesty and confidentiality
• Customer care skills. 
• Experience in secure care environment will be an added advantage.