Youth & Child Care Specialist - AOBH - (Floater)

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Youth & Child Care Specialist to supervise and support pregnant and parenting teens in a residential environment. The role involves teaching independent living skills, providing childcare, and ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for residents. This is an entry-level, full-time position with a commitment to safety and development.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position focused on supporting pregnant and parenting teens.
• Requires commitment to safety and supervision of residents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pregnant/parenting teens.
• Teach independent living and parenting skills.
• Ensure timely documentation and report incidents.

Skills

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Youth & Child Care Specialist - AOBH - (Floater)

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Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. Since 1869, our nonprofit has supported our neighbors on their paths to stability, strength, and independence. We assist children and families in navigating foster care, support families facing conflict and poverty, help individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to health and mental health services. Our programs adopt a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach to unlock lifelong solutions.

Salary

$22.06/hour

Position Summary

The Youth and Child Care Specialist supervises pregnant and parenting residents, ensuring a supportive residential environment. The role promotes the development of independent living skills for pregnant and parenting teens.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pregnant/parenting teens.
• Implement recreation and structured programming for residents.
• Teach independent living skills (laundry, cleaning, cooking) and parenting skills; co-facilitate groups; participate in training on evidence-based models and behavior management systems.
• Provide safe child care and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Perform diapering, bathing, dressing, feeding children as needed; assist with meal prep in absence of cook.
• Administer medications accurately and document appropriately.
• Prepare rooms for new admissions, conduct orientation, and ensure medical clearances.
• Implement trauma-informed responses and uphold agency rules and policies.
• Assist residents in developing parenting skills and promoting independence.
• Ensure timely documentation and report incidents or issues to supervisors.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong commitment to safety

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Individual and Family Services