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Tuesday, May 30, 1972

"The boy, or the girl for the Division maintains a home for

girls at Ma Tau Wei

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begins to feel wanted. He sees that society has

a place for him because someone cares. It is the beginning of the 'new

leaf' about which the public hears as a household phrase again and again,

which in institutions for the delinquent are turned over with real

significance."

Mr. Hak believes applicants to the post must ask themselves if

they possess certain requisite qualities, under four heads, and he lists

then as:-

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liaturity and integrity.

* Patience, understanding, sympathy.

* Accurate judgement and impartiality.

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Zeal and devotion to duty.

"If young men and women in Hong Kong possess these characteristics,

if they want a reasonable pay, with opportunities for advancement, and

the ultimate satisfaction that comes from service to one's fellowmen,

then they should consider this job in the Social Welfare Department when

the time comes,

"he suggests.

The salary begins at 1875 a month, and goes on to $1,400 after

six increments. Applicants must be between 25 and 35 and must possess a

Hong Kong school certificate, with a credit in English if the examination

is taken in Chinese. Applicants require some experience of teaching in

classrooms and should have the ability to organise and conduct indoor and

outdoor recreational activities. In addition, they must have some knowledge

of first aid. If they are women, the applicants should also know something

about domestic science.

Prospects occur for promotion, and Mr. Mak recalls cases of

Welfare Supervisors who have gone on to become superintendents of homes.

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