CHILD CARE WORKER

Schedule

• Wed 11pm-10am, Thurs 11pm-9am, Fri 11pm-10am, Sun 3pm-11pm or Sun-Thursday 3pm-11pm

Responsibilities

• Promotes and fosters independent functioning, mature peer relationships and responsible decision-making.
• Assists in house meetings once a week to ensure that all items are covered, including menu planning, chore assignment, problem solving peer disputes and recreational planning.
• Provides immediate intervention to defuse potentially volatile situations that may arise between residents.
• Aids residents in keeping their scheduled appointments.
• Aids residents in menu planning, shopping and cooking.
• Participates in admission and orientation of new residents.
• Completes all required documentation daily.
• Communicates important information to Supervisor and briefs the staff for the next shift.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with SED/MMR adolescents is desirable.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver License.
• Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and mantoux testing.
• Successfully completes Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency to perform physical restraints.
• Maintains continued employment by successfully completing all required TCI refreshers.