Child Care Worker - TASP

The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families, and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$17.00 - $17.50 an hour

The Child Care Worker provides stability to the children and families of the Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) by providing a flexible response to the clinical and childcare needs of the program. The Child Care Worker will function as an integral part of the TASP team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with the children and their families that are responsive to their needs and are in accordance with the established treatment plan. Promote growth of the parent-child relationship as indicated by that plan, as well as the agency’s philosophy of family centered practice.
• Ensure the standards of a high performing team member are role modeled on a daily basis. Maintain good relationships through collaboration and advocacy on client’s behalf with DSS, community agencies, schools, staff and other service providers.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner, meeting all standards of content and professional presentation. Ensure timely, accurate recording of all components of clients’ records, including: progress notes, treatment planning, case specific materials, Connections Case Management System, etc.
• Use family-centered practice approaches in service delivery and case planning in treatment, permanency planning and discharge. Develop and implement meaningful and innovative best practices that are consistent with progressive trends, directions and research.
• Continuously evaluate the strengths and needs of children and family to provide appropriate planning. Promote and guide the development of enhanced coping, socialization, parenting and independent living skills through the treatment planning process.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of at-risk children, through the judicious use of discipline, therapeutic crisis intervention, CARE principles, and supervision. Effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional, and medical needs to the Director or the assigned Case Manager.
• Provide for the overall growth and development of each child through instructing, counseling and direction in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines, and work habits. Foster the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each child.
• Provide safe and responsible transport for youth, families and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by the program. Transportation responsibilities may be as much as three to four hours per day.
• Provide for the recreational needs of at-risk children by developing, implementing and supervising recreational activities both within and away from the program site. Foster the social, vocational and cultural needs and interests of each child in such planning.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Two (2) years’ experience working with children and/or families in a healthcare or educational setting is required
• Driver's License and insurance required

Full Time Benefits:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• Ample PTO and Sick Time
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with youth: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18