Child Care Worker - Sullivan

The Children's Home; Town of Liberty (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

403(b) with employer contribution

Childcare reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

License prep course

License exam

CEUs

Staff development

Job summary

The Children’s Home is seeking caring 2nd/3rd shift Childcare Workers to support youth in residential and community settings. This role emphasizes building therapeutic relationships, guiding development, and promoting emotional well-being for children from challenging backgrounds.

You will participate in assessing each child’s progress, act as a positive role model, and collaborate with supervisors and medical staff to address behavioral and medical needs. Requires compassion and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 21 years of age or older required.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Promote guardian-child relationships.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children in care and monitor their whereabouts.
• Communicate with unit supervisor, social worker, and medical staff about each child's progress and needs.
• Guide and support each child in personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines and work habits.
• Ensure security of the unit and office areas.
• Provide safe transportation for youth and families as required by program expectations.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$19.50-$20.50 an hour

Full Time or Part Time available - 2nd or 3rd shift

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'll engage with youth of all ages in both residential and community settings, fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. You'll 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're ready to inspire and uplift young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• 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 preferred

BenefitsBenefits 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.