CHILD CARE WORKER - SRO

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support residents in developing essential independent living skills. In this rewarding role, you will assist residents with budgeting, meal planning, and daily activities while fostering a supportive environment that encourages independence and responsible decision-making. You will play a crucial part in helping residents navigate their daily lives, ensuring they have the resources and skills needed for success. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and caring environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist residents in developing independent living skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in developing skills for independent living.
• Supervise residents in self-administering medication and keep records.
• Participate in house meetings and co-facilitate skill groups.

Skills

Independent Living Skills Development

Budgeting

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Supervision

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists with developing independent living skills, such as budgeting, shopping, laundry, and traveling as well as encouraging independence in basic Activities of Daily Living skills such as personal hygiene.

· Promotes and fosters independent functioning, mature peer relationships, and responsible decision-making.

· Assists in house meetings twice a week to ensure that all items are covered, including menu planning, chore assignment, problem solving peer disputes and recreational planning.

· Provides immediate intervention to defuse potentially volatile situations that may arise between residents.

· Assists residents in keeping their scheduled appointments.

· Assists residents in menu planning, shopping, and cooking.

· Participates in admission and orientation of new residents.

· Co-facilitates groups with other staff on independent living skills for residents of the SRO and the Outreach Service Center.

· Completes all required documentation daily.

· Communicates important information to Program Manager and briefs the staff for the next shift.

· Supervise residents as they self-administer medication and keep medication record.

· The overnight staff must be awake and alert throughout the shift.