Direct Support Professional-Per Diem

SCO; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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!!

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in Deer Park, NY is seeking per diem Child Care Workers to support youth in our Community Residence. You will assist with daily living tasks, supervise activities, and help maintain a safe, caring environment for youths ages 12-21.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work varied shifts including day and overnight hours. Per diem roles require reliability and a strong belief in youth potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children/adolescents preferred.
• Clean and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• 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 behavior management system, including restriction system, negotiations, and confrontation techniques.
• Attends to educational, health and mental health needs.
• Models positive behavior and maintains a safe, orderly, and caring environment.
• Commits to the mission of the program by supporting the creation of a safe, orderly, and caring environment.

Skills

Child supervision

ADL routines

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

We are seeking per diem staff to cover Per diem for 7 to 3pm and overnight 11pm to 7am shifts

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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