Child Care Officer (CDA)
Child Development Agency officer — investigates child abuse reports, places children in care, supervises foster homes, and supports family reunification.
Typical Salary
J$2.2M
to J$4.5M per year
Open Roles
200+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
CDA nationwide
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Career Paths
Community Development Officer→Child Care Officer→Senior Child Care Officer→Parish Manager CDA
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2.2MSenior: J$4.5M
Key Skills
Child abuse investigation
Risk assessment
Foster care supervision
Court welfare reports
Crisis intervention
Family support
Case management
Record keeping
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Social Work
- JCSW registration
- CDA induction training
Preferred
- MSc Social Work or Child Protection
- Child safeguarding training
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Social Work
- JCSW registration
- CDA appointment
- Child protection training
Market Trend
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