Child Care Therapy Aide- Full Time & Part Time

 Program Summary:

The Child and Family Services Residential Program offers a supportive environment for up to 46 children across three specialized programs. Focused on healing and growth, our dedicated staff provides treatment in small-group settings, helping children and families overcome obstacles and address traumatic experiences that have impacted their ability to live at home. Through comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision, we equip children and families with the skills needed for a successful transition, either back to their home or to an alternative living arrangement.

The Child Care Therapy Aide establishes effective relationships with children living in residential programs to provide structure and routine and to assist with managing challenging behaviors. They function as part of a team as a teacher of life skills, planning and engaging children in meaningful group activities.

Responsibilities:

• Model appropriate behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Teach and coach residents in activities of daily living skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal matters
• Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within agency
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external customers
• Support and communicate with supervisor and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner
• Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
• Relate positively and professionally with families and residents
• Follow pre-established treatment plans
• Assist in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate programming through meaningful activities, recreational outings, etc. that are appropriate to the goal objectives and methods outlined in the treatment plan
• Supervise and assist in transporting children as required
• Monitor and help ensure a safe and secure environment for the children
• Implement appropriate infection control procedures
• Respond calmly and objectively in situations involving children with extreme/sustained behaviors
• Transport residents to and from appointments and activities
• Overnight staff are responsible for providing appropriate supervision, including bed checks, no more than 10 minutes apart
• Utilize appropriate techniques of behavior management and crisis interventions as indicated in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention guidelines; implement strategies to address escalating behaviors; i.e. time-out, discussion, conflict resolution
• Complete required paperwork and reports in a timely manner
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures

Shift Information: Full-Time (40 hours) 2pm-12am; Part-Time schedule and hours are varied based on need

Competitive Pay Rate of $19 per hour

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Required. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services, education or other related field of study preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license and continued automobile insurance required
• Ability to deescalate and manage difficult behaviors of children  
• Self-motivated and driven to influence the lives of youth in a positive way
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create documentation that is clear, concise and understandable that may become part of a legal record

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical requirements described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following daily physical demands are required:
• Sitting (up to 2 hours)
• Standing (up to7 hours)
• Walking (up to 2.5 hours)
• Driving (several times a week up to 12 hours)
• Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
• Daily balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting 
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Ability to change positions as needed

Special Considerations

Our goal is to maintain a restraint free environment. However, there may be times that staff may be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 200 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

Diversity Statement: 

Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $19