What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Child Care Worker - Community Residential position at Children's Home?
Community Residential is looking for Residential Direct Care Workers for our newly designed off campus six bed girls dorm, Ardsley ABOH!!!
Residential Direct Care Workers will provide support and guidance to children of various ages within our program and participate in the assessment of the progress of each child. Direct care staff will interact with the children in a residential setting as well as within the community. Staff will develop therapeutic relationships with children in program and serve as appropriate role models. Direct Care Staff create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical and emotional health of the children.
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with the children and their families.
- Promote the growth of guardian-child relationship.
- Provide for the safety and well being of the children in care and supervision of their whereabouts, attention to their needs and remembrance of their unique life situation.
- Timely identify and effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional or medical needs. Confer regularly with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed on each child’s progress.
- Provide for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling and directing them in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines and work habits.
- Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas.
- Provide safe and responsible transports for youth, families, and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by program expectations.
Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience working with children. (preferably with disabilities, behavioral/emotional issues, drug use, foster care, etc.) required.
- Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Must have valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment.
**$500 SIGN ON BONUS**
The Children's Home partners with children, families and communities to inspire hope develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. We envision a collaborative, caring community where children and families lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- 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:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- This position has a minimum age requirement of 21 years old. Do you meet the minimum age requirement?
- Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If yes, please provide their first and last name.
- Please provide 3 professional references' names, phone numbers, email addresses and relationship to you.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- childcare with emotional/behavioral, disabilities, etc: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21
