Child Care Aide 1, Box

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Child Care Aide 1 position in the New York State School for the Blind. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of students, escorting students to and from activities, attending to students' personal hygiene needs, assisting in the development of appropriate daily living skills, and providing supervision and assistance as necessary. Under the supervision of a Child Care Aide 2, duties include, but are not limited to :

• Ensure students are properly housed according to established rules, regulations, standards, and policies;
• Assist in establishing a behavior management plan and implement the plan consistently;
• Assist in monitoring of individual Confidential Student Information books and data collection;
• Maintain a healthy, nurturing, homelike environment that attends to individual needs of each student; and
• Actively participate in home, residential, Health Center and school communications.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Non-Competitive Appointment : Candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with students and staff, follow written and spoken instructions, and relate to the students being supervised. Candidates must be in good health, good physical condition, and able to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children and participate in physical activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Preference may be given to candidates who have :

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : This will be a permanent, non-competitive, 12-month appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant's expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant's fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Sunday through Thursday, 11 : 00pm-7 : 00am.

Leads to a maximum salary of $50,884 with annual performance advances, plus annual $575 inconvenience pay.

Employees of the NYSSB who are currently in a Child Care Aide 1 position and are interested in switching to a different shift MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.

This position will likely be filled on the shift listed. If current staff bid to change shifts, their current shift assignment will be backfilled.

APPLICATION : Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 20, 2025 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (BAT-503 / 00721) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Care Benefits

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssbjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION : Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 20, 2025 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (BAT-503 / 00721) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

Salary : $575 - $50,884