Trauma-Informed Residential Child Care Specialist

SCO Family of Services; Dix Hills (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental

Life insurance

403B retirement plan

PTO package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks compassionate Child Care Workers for Madonna Heights Morning Star programs in Dix Hills, NY. You will supervise children, support daily routines, and apply trauma-informed care in a residential setting.

Strong observation, communication, and teamwork are essential, with a focus on safety and documentation. On-site role with a shift schedule; benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Early childhood education coursework, certificate, or credential preferred.
• Experience with infants and young children in a structured setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Ability to maintain constant supervision, follow safety protocols, and complete required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide child supervision and safety, maintaining constant visual oversight and adherence to staff-to-child ratios.
• Support daily routines, age-appropriate activities, and trauma-informed caregiving.
• Report injuries, incidents, or safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Follow MSC safety, hygiene, and cleaning protocols; complete shift tasks and documentation.
• Complete required logs, checklists, and communicate with supervisors and staff.

Skills

Child supervision

Safety protocols

Observation skills

Documentation

HIPAA awareness

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma

CPR and First Aid certification

Early childhood coursework

Job description

SCO Family of Services seeks compassionate Child Care Workers for Madonna Heights Morning Star programs in Dix Hills, NY. You will supervise children, support daily routines, and apply trauma-informed care in a residential setting.

Strong observation, communication, and teamwork are essential, with a focus on safety and documentation. On-site role with a shift schedule; benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.