What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Worker position at Cayuga Centers?
Job Description
Job Description
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Youth Care Worker in NYC!
Location : New York, NY
Pay : $25.00-$26.00 / hourly (based on education)
Join the nation's largest foster care program for unaccompanied children and make a difference by supporting them in our Learning Center.
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws.
About the Program and Position :
Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.
Youth Care Workers assist the Teacher and / or individual student with daily instructional and non-instructional activities, student management and meal support, lifting, and individualized care as necessary.
How you get to use your skills…
- Maintain a safe, positive classroom environment consistent with Cayuga Centers' internal policy and protocol
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and individualized support services
- Collaborate with, Teachers, Clinicians, Case Managers, and other staff to ensure quality care that is tailored to each child's individual needs
- Provide support to Teachers and substitute Teachers to conduct lesson plans when needed
- Understands and is aware of the physical and emotional needs of students.
- Responsible for uploading educational progress reports for each child in care, along with other documentation
- Facilitate daily morning arrivals and dismissal
- Contribute to curriculum implementation, special support services, field trip planning, community outreach, and other Learning Center team projects.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and regular supervision.
- Actively participate and / or complete all professional development requirements, including training, readings, and pertinent certifications.
- Assists students with classroom assignments.
- Assist with lunch and snacks for children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Why Cayuga Centers?
In accordance with federal, state & local laws, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.
Salary : $25 - $26
