Youth & Parenting Support Specialist

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling in New York, NY is seeking a Youth and Child Care Specialist to supervise pregnant and parenting residents and support teens in developing independent living skills within a nurturing living environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, developing parenting skills, attending care appointments, documenting shift logs, ensuring safety checks, and participating in trainings to enhance program services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 year’s experience working with pregnant and parenting teens
• 1–2 year’s experience taking care of infants and toddlers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and inter-personal relational skills
• Ability to support and nurture children and youth in a structured environment
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth in foster care with activities of daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, child care, laundry and shopping) to model independent living skills.
• Assist the pregnant and parenting residents in developing effective parenting skills and positive behaviour by modelling to ensure sustainable independence.
• Attend personal care appointments to provide support and educate how to navigate community resources.
• Read communication log at the beginning of each shift; document in the log what transpires to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulations.
• Ensure proper documentation is submitted in a timely manner (daily shift logs, program notes, medication reports, incident reports).
• Participate in recreational activities with residents and their children to engage them in programming and build rapport.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements such as 30 min room checks and fire drills to ensure safety.
• Participate in evidence based model trainings (e.g., EQ2 and Power Source Parenting).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Inter-personal skills

Safety commitment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The New York Foundling in New York, NY is seeking a Youth and Child Care Specialist to supervise pregnant and parenting residents and support teens in developing independent living skills within a nurturing living environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, developing parenting skills, attending care appointments, documenting shift logs, ensuring safety checks, and participating in trainings to enhance program services.