Residential Child Care Worker

Rite of Passage Brand; Lignum (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team in Lignum, Virginia is hiring a Child Care Worker at the Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp. This role provides safety and around-the-clock supervision for at-risk youth and supports their physical, emotional and educational needs.

You will document behaviors, participate in educational and recreational activities, and collaborate with clinical staff to implement treatment plans. A high school diploma is required, with a degree preferred; background checks and TB test are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher education preferred.
• Experience with children is preferred.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for at-risk youth.
• Support physical, personal, health and educational needs through counseling and skill development.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities; assist with educational, social, and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to meet each youth's treatment goals.

Skills

Safety awareness

Documentation

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Child Care Worker at Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp in Lignum, Virginia

Location: Childhelp Alice Tyler Vil, 23164 Dragoon Rd, Lignum, VA 22726, USA

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay: Starting at $19 to $23 an hour based on education and experience.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within90 days)

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: Child Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth at a residential treatment facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Child Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Child Care Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred ~ 6 months experience working with children preferred (paid or volunteer) ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Schedule: Day Shift and Evening Shift will be 5 eight hour shifts and will include both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight Shift will be 4 ten hour shifts and will work either Saturday Or Sunday

Day Shift: 6:30 am-2:30 pm

Evening Shift: 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Overnight Shift: 10:00 pm-8:00 am

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a ChildCare Worker you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

experience working with children

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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