West Rand: Child and Youth Care Worker posted by Girls and Boys Town South Africa

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 youths 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 IDPs. 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. Qualifications · Matric (Grade 12) qualification · Child & Youth Care qualification NQF Level 5 · Registered with SACSSP with proof of current membership · Code 10 drivers license with PDP Experience · Minimum of 2 years experience of working with Youth · Knowledge of the Childrens Act and Justice system will be advantageous Personality, Attributes and Abilities Work both independently and as an active team member Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences Maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgment and discretion in work Commitment to the mission, values and goals of the Organisation Ability to relate to and willingness to engage in fun, sporting and creative activities with youth