Section 54 in Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Orissa Rules, 2002
54. Key duties of Case Workers/Child Welfare Officer.
- The general duties, functions and responsibilities of Case Workers/Child Welfare Officer shall be as follows :-(a)Making social investigation of the juvenile/child through personal interview and from the family, social agencies and other sources.(b)Clarifying problems of the juvenile/child and dealing with their difficulties in institutional life.(c)Participating in the orientation, monitoring, education, vocational and rehabilitation programmes.(d)Establishing co-operation and understanding between the juvenile/ child and the Officer-in-charge.(e)Assisting the juvenile/child to develop contacts with family and also providing assistance to family members.(f)Participating in the pre-release programme and helping the juvenile/ child to establish contacts which can provide emotional and social support to juvenile/child after their release.(g)Ensuring that the children's need of food and cloth are met as per standard.(h)Ensure the cleanliness of the premises and maintenance of physical infrastructure including provisions of water and electricity etc.
