Relief Direct Care Worker

The House of the Good Shepherd; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, NY is seeking dedicated Child Care Workers to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for children in our programs. This role involves evening shifts and occasional weekends, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a commitment to Sanctuary principles. Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, implementing activities, maintaining a homelike setting, and following treatment and crisis plans under

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or GED required; some higher education preferred.
• Experience working with juvenile justice involved youth desirable.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children daily in accordance with agency policy and plans.
• Implement activity programs per recreational calendar.
• Maintain safe, clean, homelike environment; perform household tasks.
• Manage behavior using Sanctuary model and Crisis Intervention training.
• Provide feedback on Individualized Crisis and treatment plans.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and biweekly supervision.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Follow program and agency policies.
• Administer medications as outlined.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks as scheduled.
• Participate in professional development trainings.
• Complete required trainings and Van Certification to transport.
• Rotate between units to cover vacations.
• Assume shift supervisor responsibilities in absence.
• Other related tasks as assigned.
• Support youths' development and safety.

Skills

Sanctuary Model

Youth supervision

De-escalation techniques

Communication with youth

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some higher education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Champlin Ave - Utica, NY 13502
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School/GED
Salary Range: $20.95 - $20.95 HourlyTravel Percentage: Occasional
Job Shift: Evening$1000 sign on bonus

Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities

To provide a safe, therapeutic environment for children residing in HGS programs. Child Care workers are considered members of the professional team, and role models for all children who reside in the agency. Individuals in child care positions may be required to work irregular hours, including nights, evenings, and weekends.

Principal Assigned Responsibilities

• 1. Supervise children in their daily routine in accordance with agency policy and procedures as well as any individual Enhanced Supervision Plans.
• 2. Participate in the implementation of ongoing activity programs for children in care as specified on the recreational calendar.
• 3. Maintain a safe, clean and homelike environment for children. This includes competing any household chores as assigned.
• 4. Manage all behaviors problems in a manner that reflects the agency's Sanctuary philosophy, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, and agency policy and procedure.
• 5. Provide feedback regarding Individualized Crisis Management Plans and individualized treatment plans. Implement these plans as defined by the child's Primary Therapist/treatment team.
• 6. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and biweekly supervision.
• 7. Ensure completion of all written documentation as defined by program and agency policy and procedure.
• 8. Ensure that all program and agency policies and procedures are followed.
• 9. Ensure medication is passed as outlined in agency policy.
• 10. Ensure meals and snacks are prepared and served as scheduled.
• 11. Participate in professional development trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• 12. Successfully complete all required agency trainings as defined by program and agency policy.
• 13. Successfully complete Van Certification training in order to transport child on recreational outings and visitation.
• 14. Other related tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
• 15. Rotate between units and cover employee vacations or other leave time.
• 16. Assume shift supervisor responsibilities in the absence of the shift supervisor or program superviso

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements

• 1. Minimum high school or equivalency diploma required; some higher education preferred.
• 2. Experience working with juvenile justice involved youth highly desirable; sufficient maturity to work with and relate to youth required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• 1. Commitment to following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary Model.
• 2. Ability to form positive relationships with youth.
• 3. Ability to understand and respond to youth’s basic developmental needs.
• 4. Ability to understand and follow agency policy and Trauma Informed Care orientation.
• 5. Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that promotes growth and respects individuality.
• 6. Asks age and developmentally appropriate questions and actively listens to youth’s responses.
• 7. Develops a warm, positive, nurturing relationship with each youth.
• 8. Follows mandated reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect.
• 9. Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.
• 10. Uses knowledge of developmental milestones, assists youth in participating at their individual level of interest and ability.
• 11. Interacts with youth during meal and snack times, promoting appropriate social behavior.
• 12. Applies knowledge of youth development to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and environments.
• 13. Adapts activities and environments to meet the special needs and situations of individual youth.
• 14. Identifies developmentally appropriate behavior and reasonable expectations for youth’s behavior.
• 15. Uses observation as a way to "get to know" youth -their interests and developmental levels.
• 16. Ability for role model and teach appropriate behavior to youth.
• 17. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
• 18. Valid New York State drivers license.