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FCD CHILD OFFICER – YOUTH AND CHILDREN WAITING |
Categories |
court |
Job Summary |
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.
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Reports to |
FCD Court Services Coordinator |
Supervision Given to |
FCD Child Assistants |
Duties and Responsibilities |
- 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.
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Knowledge |
- Knowledge of the various stages in childhood development.
- Knowledge of first aid practices.
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Skills and Abilities |
- 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.
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Minimum Experience and Training |
- Certificate in Early Childhood Training/Education.
- Three (3) years’ experience working with and supervising children.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
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