Housemother (SWG/SWA 1)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical/Professional Responsibilities: 

• Arranges for and supervises the preparation and consumption of all meals served to Wards; 
• Instils the discipline of good table manners and proper eating habits as part of Wards social development; 
• Assist with the clearing and tidying of the dining area after each meal;
• Arranges for the appropriate receipt, dispatch and laundering of Wards clothing and bedding; 
• Ensures that appropriate identification marks for Wards’ clothing are affixed and maintained; 
• Oversees all the washing and ironing conducted by the wards; 
• Ensures repairs to all clothing and bedding items are completed; 
• Ensures the general cleanliness and tidiness of the dormitories and adjacent areas, such as recreational areas and staff room; 
• Consults with Senior House Mother on all health-related matters and ensures that these are treated promptly; 
• Prepares wards for church attendance or any social activities away from the facility;
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment or infrastructural defects within related work areas to the Senior Housemother; 
• Reports to Senior House Mother any acts of indiscipline or breach of the security code;
• Presents verbal and written progress reports on all aspects of Wards activities. 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Any other assigned duties not specifically outlined within the job description but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Corrections and Child Care and Protection Acts; 
• Excellent management skills; 
• Excellent knowledge of the growth and development of the adolescent;
• Desire to work with young people; 
• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good interpersonal and people management skills.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two to three (2-3) CSEC or GCE O’ level subjects with in-service training in areas of nutrition, communications, and human relations. 

TRAINING

• Formal training in social work methods and techniques and/or training in Institutional Management or para-professional training. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• May be required to work beyond the normal working hours. 
• May be required to work on weekends and public holidays. 
• Exposure to high-risk environment within Correctional Facilities and their environs. 

The Department of Correctional Services thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.