Child Care Worker-D (5715)

The House of The Good Shepherd; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of The Good Shepherd in Utica, NY is seeking a full-time Child Care Worker to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for children in HGS programs. You will model positive behavior, supervise daily routines, and support individualized plans under supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing recreational activities, maintaining a clean, homelike setting, following Sanctuary Model principles, and completing required documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or equivalency diploma required; some higher education preferred.
• Experience with children highly desirable; ability to relate to children essential.
• Commitment to Sanctuary Model and Trauma-Informed Care orientation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children daily in line with agency policies and individualized plans.
• Participate in ongoing activity programs per recreational calendar.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homelike environment and complete required documentation.
• Follow agency policies, ensure medication is passed as outlined, and attend trainings.

Skills

Positive relationships with children

Trauma-Informed Care

Observation & assessment

Professionalism

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Champlin Ave - Utica, NY 13502, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.16 - $20.16 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Evening, Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: To provide a safe, therapeutic environment for children residing in HGS programs. Child Care workers are considered members of the professional team, and that role models for all children who reside in the agency. Individuals in childcare positions may be required to work irregular hours, including nights, evenings, and weekends.

Principal Assigned Responsibilities:

• Supervise children in their daily routine in accordance with agency policy and procedures as well as any individual Enhanced Supervision Plans.
• Participate in the implementation of ongoing activity programs for children in care as specified on the recreational calendar.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homelike environment for children. This includes competing any household chores as assigned.
• Manage all behaviors problems in a manner that reflects the agency's Sanctuary philosophy, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and agency policy and procedure.
• Provide feedback regarding Individualized Crisis Management Plans and individualized treatment plans. Implement these plans as defined by the child's Primary Therapist/treatment team.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and biweekly supervision.
• Ensure completion of all written documentation as defined by program and agency policy and procedure.
• Ensure that all program and agency policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure medication is passed as outlined in agency policy.
• Participate in professional development trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• Successfully complete all required agency trainings as defined by program and agency policy.
• Successfully complete Van Certification training in order to transport child on recreational outings and visitation.
• Ensure meals and snacks are prepared and served as scheduled.
• Other related tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements:

• 1. Minimum high school or equivalency diploma required; some higher education preferred.
• 2. Experience with children highly desirable; sufficient maturity to work with and relate to children required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• 1. Commitment to following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary Model.
• 2. Ability to form positive relationships with children.
• 3. Ability to understand and respond to children's basic developmental needs.
• 4. Ability to understand and follow agency policy and Trauma Informed Care orientation.
• 5. Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that promotes growth and respects individuality.
• 6. Asks age and developmentally appropriate questions and actively listens to children’s responses.
• 7. Develops a warm, positive, nurturing relationship with each child.
• 8. Follows mandated reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect.
• 9. Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.
• 10. Uses knowledge of developmental milestones, assists children in participating at their individual level of interest and ability.
• 11. Interacts with children during meal and snack times, promoting appropriate social behavior.
• 12. Applies knowledge of child development to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and environments.
• 13. Adapts activities and environments to meet the special needs and situations of individual children.
• 14. Identifies developmentally appropriate behavior and reasonable expectations for children’s behavior.
• 15. Uses observation as a way to “get to know” children –their interests and developmental levels.
• 16. Ability for role model and teach appropriate behavior to children.
• 17. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
• 18. Valid New York state driver’s license.