Closing date: 23/10/2020

The purpose of the job

Incumbent is a member of the multidisciplinary team, who reports to the Satellite Homes Manager. The Child and Youth Care Worker should act as an advocate for the youth; assist with the developmental, coaching and educational needs of the youth. The incumbent stands as the role model for the child assisting with the physical, psychological and the social needs of the child.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is primarily responsible for the effective management of the house unit.
• Is responsible for providing a warm, safe and emotionally supportive environment for the youth.
• Work in consultation with the multidisciplinary team members, and keep the team up to date with the youth’s development progress.
• The Incumbent promotes good behaviour to the youth with regard to authority and authoritative figures, supports and encourage the youth to reach their full potential.
• Takes responsibility for the supplement and safe keeping of the first aid box and prescribed medication

Competencies

• At least two years extensive demonstrated experience in working with young people in crisis, especially traumatised children, and/or living in an out of home care situation.
• Possess the required knowledge, skills, attitude and strategies to be able to work effectively with traumatized children who display challenging behaviors
• Prioritize, the ability to work both independently and as an active team member
• Be able to work under pressure, and have high levels of emotional intelligence
• Ability to maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgment, discretion and discipline in work

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate a must have
• The position will require traveling and being away from home
• Experience in Child and Youth Care work highly advantages
• Be able to read, write and speak English and Afrikaans a must
• Valid driver’s licence and PDP a must have
• Must be able to work at least 18 days a month (not all together) and sleep over at the houses she will work at.

Should you meet any of the above requirements please email CV with application forms to: Mrs Elsie Haywood eh@abrahamkriel.org or nr@abrahamkriel.org or fax to (011) 839 1080.

Application forms can be received at our offices or downloaded below. Please choose the Childcare worker application form.

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. NB! This position is based in Johannesburg and East Rand.

Closing date: 19/10/2020

Do you have a passion for children? Do you dream about using your skills to make a real difference?

The following vacancy is available:

We need a married couple to work as houseparents. The lady is primary responsible for the management and care of 10 children and the house unit.

The man plays the role as support care worker to support the housemother. He is encouraged to have a permanent position and his own career.

A flat is provided, as well as food as part of the remuneration package.

Previous experience in Childcare will give you an advantage. Proof that you worked with children or had a position at a Childcare facility will be an advantage.

Requirements: Senior Certificate (Grade 12), Driver’s license. Any qualification in Social Science will be to your advantage.

Queries: Contact Ms. Ntuntu Riba, Manager Human Resources, and send CV as well as the application form that can be downloaded below. E-mail the application form with the CV to the following addresses: Ms. Ntuntu Riba e-mail: nr@abrahamkriel.org, or Mrs. Elsie Haywood – eh@abrahamkriel.org.

NB: Please mention the job title if you are applying for the position.