Closing date : 17 March 2023
Programme : Basic Package of Support Youth Coach
POSITION PURPOSE
To oversee, provide support and guidance to NEET (not in employment, education or training) youth in line with the BPS programme
KEY OUTPUTS
- Provide support and guidance to NEET youth in line with the BPS programme
• Support the recruitment of young NEETs onto the BPS programme
• Storing and management of client information
• Quality implementation of the BPS tools and processes, to:
• – Assess a young person’s current barriers to opportunities
• – Support in the identification of goals, and the development of action plans
• – Track progress against action plans
• – Conduct and track referrals to various services
• – Provide ongoing support and follow-up
• Establish and maintain a directory of quality referral services and resources
• Keep updated with future career trends and opportunities available to young NEETs
• Support the young NEETs to use partner platforms to identify and connect to opportunities
• Communication with clients’ parents or primary caregivers, where relevant
• Participation in the Community of Practice
• Support the NACCW aspects of the implementation of the BPS to NEET youth
• Communicate effectively with youth
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour - Stakeholder Relations
• Supports the site manager, where necessary, in representing the project at local and sub-district stakeholder meetings
• Consults with relevant stakeholders internal and/or external
• Oversee and mobilize resources for BPS projects
• Advocates for the project in various contexts - Administration
• Adheres to SOPs
• Data capture in an online case management system
• Attends Youth Coach and site team meetings
• Support and monitor the implementation of the target schedule
• Plans diary and monthly activity schedule for self
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED INTER ALIA
• FETC: Child and Youth Care Work or a Diploma in Child and Youth Development
o If FETC only, studying towards a related qualification is essential
• Must be registered with SACSSP
• 1 – 2 years experience as a CYCW
• Competent computer skills
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a 1-page motivation, and a brief CV to buffalocity@dgmt.co.za, with the position you are applying on the subject line.
