Child Care Therapy Aide- Full Time & Part Time

Responsibilities

• Model appropriate behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Teach and coach residents in activities of daily living skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal matters
• Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within agency
• Support and communicate with supervisor and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner
• Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
• Relate positively and professionally with families and residents
• Follow pre-established treatment plans
• Aid in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate programming through meaningful activities, recreational outings, etc.
• Supervise and assist in transporting children as required
• Monitor and help ensure a safe and secure environment for the children
• Implement appropriate infection control procedures
• Respond calmly and objectively in situations involving children with extreme/sustained behaviors
• Transport residents to and from appointments and activities
• Overnight staff are responsible for providing appropriate supervision, including bed checks, no more than 10 minutes apart
• Utilize appropriate techniques of behavior management and crisis interventions as indicated in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention guidelines; implement strategies to address escalating behaviors
• Complete required paperwork and reports in a timely manner

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services, education or other related field of study preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license and continued automobile insurance required
• Ability to deescalate and manage difficult behaviors of children
• Self-motivated and driven to influence the lives of youth in a positive way
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create documentation that is clear, concise and understandable that may become part of a legal record

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following daily physical demands are required:
• Sitting (up to 2 hours)
• Standing (up to 7 hours)
• Walking (up to 2.5 hours)
• Driving (several times a week up to 12 hours)
• Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
• Daily balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Ability to change positions as needed

Skills

• De-escalation and management of difficult behaviors
• Activities of daily living coaching
• Conflict resolution
• Positive interpersonal interactions
• Documentation creation
• Behavior management and crisis intervention
• Transportation and supervision
• Infection control procedures

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer

Pay

Competitive Pay Rate of $20 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hours) 2pm-12am; Part-Time schedule and hours are varied based on need