Residential Youth Care Specialist

New Boces; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision partially by

Wyoming Retirement fully funded

Life Insurance $50,000

Paid Sick Leave one day per month

Access to 457 Retirement

Training and Travel

Job summary

N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. is seeking a Residential Child Care Assistant to support students in residence. You will assist cottage managers, provide health care tasks under supervision, help with meals and daily living activities, and participate in safety and learning programs.

Shifts are typically 2pm-10pm with weekend work required; prior experience in care settings is helpful. Join a team focused on safe, wholesome student environments.

Qualifications

• Adheres to safety guidelines for student safety.
• Administers first aid and prescribed meds under supervision.
• Provides medical assistance to meet health needs and daily living tasks.
• Applies physical restraint techniques when necessary for safety.
• Assists staff with organizing activities to support IEP goals.
• Assists students with meals to ensure nutrition and safe practices.
• Attends meetings and trainings related to job functions.
• Cleans and maintains residential areas for sanitation.
• Communicates with teachers, case managers and staff to track progress and IEP objectives.
• Drives school vehicles for student transport on routes and field trips.
• Guides students toward IEP goals and timely task completion.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas.
• Monitors students in various settings for safety and learning.
• Organizes indoor/outdoor activities appropriate for age group.
• Possesses knowledge of student medical concerns.
• Promotes good habits to improve student outcomes.
• Removes snow to keep sidewalks and entryways safe.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety guidelines ensuring a safe environment for students.
• Administers first aid and medications as directed by professionals.
• Assists with meals and daily living activities for students.
• Monitors safety and behavior of students during activities and transport.
• Supports residential case managers with daily tasks and IEP goals.
• Facilitates indoor/outdoor activities and learning tasks.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of residential areas.
• Participates in meetings and training sessions for skill development.

Skills

Safety guidelines

First aid

Medication administration

Medical assistance

Physical restraint

Activity coordination

Meal preparation

Meetings attendance

Sanitation maintenance

Communication

Vehicle operation

IEP support

Equipment maintenance

Supervision

Snow removal

Job description

N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. is seeking a Residential Child Care Assistant to support students in residence. You will assist cottage managers, provide health care tasks under supervision, help with meals and daily living activities, and participate in safety and learning programs.

Shifts are typically 2pm-10pm with weekend work required; prior experience in care settings is helpful. Join a team focused on safe, wholesome student environments.