Child Support Assistant

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• The applicant for the role should have a minimum of a Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development or any related relevant field from a reputable institution.
  
• At least a minimum of two years’ working experience in the similar role or special needs children.
  
• Demonstrate understanding of working with special needs young adults.
  
• Practice resilience and self-care.
  
• Show empathy and listen actively.
  
• Have physical and emotional endurance.
  
• Ability to make informed, and effective decisions.
  
• Possess effective communication skills.
  

• Contribute towards the young adults’ overall well-being and growth that promote independence and consistency
  
• Ensure that the young adults follow their daily schedules and accomplish daily activities.
  
• Engage young adults in structured physical exercises, cognitive activities, and social-emotional learning tailored to their abilities.
  
• Facilitate play-based and skills-based activities to support growth in line with Watoto’s emphasis on talent development.
  
• Foster holistic development for the young adults in care.
  
• Collaborate with social care and healthcare professionals.
  
• Conduct periodic assessments and reports on young adults’ activities and behaviour.
  
• Maintain up-to-date individual files, attendance logs, activity trackers, and incident reports
  
• Participate in case review meetings and contribute to the individual development plans update.
  
• Work collaboratively with other Mothers, caregivers, medical team, and administrative staff
  
• Refer young adults to medical or other partners for case management as need arises.
  
• Participate in ongoing training in development, special needs care, safeguarding, and first aid
  
• Respond to crisis situations with immediate support and intervention.