CHILD CARE WORKER

SCO Family of Services; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Child Care Worker in a supportive community residence. This role involves assisting youth with daily routines, supervising activities, and fostering a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong belief in the potential for growth and change in others, along with the ability to model positive behavior. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and generous PTO. If you're passionate about child care and ready to contribute to a positive community, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on Phone Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living routines and supervise activities.
• Model positive behavior and uphold behavior management systems.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Positive Behavior Modeling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

SCO Family of Services is currently seeking Child Care Workers to join our team in our Community Residence in Deer Park! Child Care workers assist and supervise youth (ages 12-21) and perform all duties necessary to promote the overall wellbeing of the youth in our program.

As a Child Care Worker, you will:

• Assists with ADL routines including house jobs, room chores, wake-ups, and lights-out, laundry, cooking, etc.
• Supervises individual and group activities such as trips, sporting events, crafts, etc.
• Upholds all elements of behavior management system, including restriction system, negotiations, and a repertoire of confrontation techniques and responses.
• Attends to the educational/ vocational, health and mental health, etc.
• Models positive behavior at all times while confronting negative behavior.
• Commits to the mission of the program by supporting the creation of a safe, orderly, and caring environment.

Ideal Candidates must possess:
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with children or adolescents (preferred)
A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

Clean and Valid driver’s license

Benefits include:

Medical insurance, Vision and Dental (for FT staff), 100% agency paid life insurance, 403B retirement plan, generous PTO package, paid training, tuition reimbursement, discounts on phone services & more!!

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.