Job: FCD CHILD OFFICER – YOUTH AND CHILDREN WAITING

Responsible for the supervision and protection of babies, toddlers and children while in the care of the court.  Ensures that children are safe, comfortable, kept in a tidy state and engaged in meaningful activities.

The FCD Child Officer may be assigned to any of the FCD locations.

• Interviews parent/guardian of the child/children to obtain critical data for example, name and address of parent/guardian/child/children, next of kin, telephone contact number if any, allergies and illness, feeding times, business before the court and the courtroom etc.
• Verifies information obtained from parent/guardian on the Court Management Information System.
• Maintains a register of information obtained.
• Establishes and maintains a system for tidying the child care room.
• Plans and executes activities for children in the care of the court.
• Prepares, displays and maintain a print rich and literacy enhancing child care environment.
• Organises and maintains a developmentally appropriate, stimulating and sanitary child care environment
• Secure all utensils and materials used by children in a sanitary condition.
• Maintains a childproof environment.
• Ensures that where necessary children are fed when food is provided by parent/guardian.
• Ensures that the interaction among children is safe and without incidents.
• Makes visits to the washrooms with charge depending on the age of the child/children and where necessary ensures diaper change.

• Knowledge of the various stages in childhood development.
• Knowledge of first aid practices.

• Good interactive and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in dealing with conflict among children.
• Skill and experience in dealing with troubled children.
• Skill in engaging children in conversation and play.

• Certificate in Early Childhood Training/Education.
• Three (3) years’ experience working with and supervising children.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.