Rochester Group Home Worker

TOGETHER for Youth; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth in Rochester, NY seeks a Group Home Worker to create a therapeutic, nurturing home for youth in a group home setting. You will teach daily living skills, mentor youth, and promote community integration while maintaining safety and stability.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), 1 year of experience with at-risk youth, and certifications such as TCI or First Aid/CPR. Flexible schedule includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Human Services preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with at risk youth preferred.
• TCI, First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Flexible availability required including night and weekend hours.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency.
• MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create a therapeutic, nurturing home environment for youth in a group home setting.
• Maintain a safe, secure atmosphere conducive to youth growth and change.
• Teach daily and independent living skills to youth.
• Mentor youth and promote community integration.
• Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families.

Skills

Planning activities

Decision making

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Therapeutic relationships

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Human Services preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a Group Home Worker, you will be responsible for creating a therapeutic and nurturing home environment for youth in a group home setting. The goal of the position is to maintain a safe, secure atmosphere conducive to the youth’s positive growth and change. This includes teaching daily and independent living skills, mentoring and promoting community integration.Job Responsibilities• Ability to plan and engage youth in activities• Demonstrated decision making, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, including attention to detail• Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families• Work with a culturally and economically diverse population• Knowledge of group dynamics preferredJob Requirements• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Human Services preferred• Minimum 1 year of experience working with at risk youth preferred• TCI, First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain and maintain certification• Flexible availability required including night and weekend hours• Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency• MS Office skills requiredFull Time ScheduleWednesday–SundayStart times between 8:00 AM–2:00 PMDays off: Monday & TuesdayApplicants must be available to work the assigned full-time schedule (40 hours)Equal Opportunity EmployerTogether for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)