Child Care Worker

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs all duties related to the direct care and treatment of residents. Maintains the safety and security of residents, staff and facility. Provides guidance and support to residents.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide direct supervision and be accountable for whereabouts of residents at all times

• Manage resident behavior

• Accurately report resident’s adjustment and behavior to case manger, supervisor, shift leader and director, as well as other CCW’s

• Maintain the daily schedule of resident activities

• Provide safe transportation of residents, as approved by DYFJ

• Report all unsafe conditions and incidents immediately to the Supervisor and Director

• Ensure necessary steps are taken in the event of an incident

• Conduct group and individual counseling with residents

• Complete searches, including body and property

• Properly and legibly document all activity, as well as any all concerns, in logbooks

• Identify and report any unusual occurrences that may effect the general atmosphere of the program

• Engage residents in recreational, educational and cultural activities

• Confer regularly with co-workers and appropriate staff regarding any social problems of residents and ensure pertinent information is relayed to appropriate sources

• Ensure proper care and supervision of agency supplies, equipment and property

• Complete all necessary paperwork and assignments for each shift

• Maintain a clean and orderly facility; inside and out

• Responsible for adhering to all DYFJ, OCFS and LSS regulations

• Participate in on-going meetings, conferences and training programs as required

• Perform any and all other tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Director

• To ensure proper supervision of all residents in our custody,

• May have to stay past the expiration of one’s shift at any given time

SUPERVISES:

N/A

EDUCATION:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1 year related experience in social services, childcare, security, or correctional environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Works well with teams
• Ability to manage time, organize and multi-task
• Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth and their families
• Ability to maintain safe and controlled environment
• Ability to apply training to their work

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid NYS driver’s license