Evening/Weekend Child Care Worker—Trauma-Informed

The House of the Good Shepherd; City of Utica (NY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Evening shifts 3–11pm

Weekend availability

Descripción de la vacante

The House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, NY is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support children and teens who have experienced trauma in a residential setting. You’ll help create structure, safety, and nurturing relationships that foster healing and growth.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, developmentally appropriate activities, and teamwork within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Formación

• Minimum high school or equivalency diploma required; some higher education preferred.
• Experience with children is highly desirable and maturity to work with children is required.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care approaches and sanctuary-based practice is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a steady, nurturing presence for children and teens in a residential setting.
• Help create structure, safety, and security to support daily activities and healing.
• Build positive relationships and actively listen to children and families.
• Follow agency policies and Trauma-Informed Care orientation.
• Model appropriate behavior and support development through developmentally appropriate activities.

Conocimientos

Sanctuary Model

Trauma-informed care

Child development knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Observation and listening

Professionalism

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Some college or higher education

Descripción del empleo

The House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, NY is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support children and teens who have experienced trauma in a residential setting. You’ll help create structure, safety, and nurturing relationships that foster healing and growth.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, developmentally appropriate activities, and teamwork within a supportive, mission-driven environment.