Child Care Worker - Monroe

Children's Home; Town of Penfield (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts at the SouthernTier

Opportunities for Professional Develop

Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course,

License Exam

403(b) with 6% employer contribution

PTO plus 9 paid holidays

Childcare Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (

Life Insurance

Job summary

Children's Home is seeking dedicated 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or relief Childcare Workers. The role focuses on compassion, supervision, and therapeutic engagement with youth from challenging backgrounds in residential and community settings.

You will monitor progress, support emotional and physical well-being, and act as a positive role model while coordinating with staff to ensure safety and growth for each child.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services, mental or behavioral health, or with youth preferred.
• 21 years of age or older required.
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety and well-being of youth facing behavioral and mental health challenges, using discipline, therapeutic crisis intervention, CARE principles, and supervision.
• Be prepared to respond to challenging behaviors with patience and professionalism.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic-positive relationships with children and their families.
• Promote the growth of guardian-child relationships.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of the children in care and monitor their whereabouts and needs.
• Communicate progress and needs with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed.
• Support child development through instruction, counseling, and guidance on conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines and work habits.
• Ensure security of the unit and office areas.
• Provide safe transportation for youth, families, and Children's Home affiliates when required.

Skills

Youth support

Behavior management

Communication skills

Patience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$21/hour
Full Time or Part Time

Position Summary: Join our dedicated team of 2nd shift, 3rd shift or relief Childcare Workers, where your compassion and support make a real difference to the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role, you'\u2019ll engage with youth of all ages in both residential and community settings, fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. You'\u2019ll actively participate in assessing each child\'s progress, serving as a positive role model and creating a nurturing environment that promotes their physical and emotional well-being. If you'\u2019re ready to inspire and uplift young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide for the safety and well-being of youth struggling with behavioral and mental health challenges, through the judicious use of discipline, therapeutic crisis intervention, CARE principles, and supervision. Effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional, and medical needs to staff.


• Expect to encounter challenging behaviors and be prepared to respond with patience and professionalism.


• Develop and maintain therapeutic-positive 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 always.


• Communicate regularly with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed on each child\'s progress, behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.


• 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, daily routines and work habits.


• Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas.


• Provide safe and responsible transportation for youth, families, and other Children's Home affiliates as required by program expectations.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience

• Experience working in human services, mental or behavioral health, or with youth preferred


• 21 years of age or older required


• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center


• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam


• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution


• PTO plus 9 paid holidays


• Childcare Reimbursement


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)


• Life Insurance

EEO Statement:Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.