Part Time Residential Child Care Assistant

The job of Child Care Asst. was established for the purpose/s of assisting assistant cottage managers and residential case manager in

providing a safe, comfortable, clean and wholesome environment for students in residence at N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. with specific

responsibilities of interacting with students and helping them to accomplish their daily living tasks; and assisting students with

special care needs.

• Adheres to safety guidelines as defined by the N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. administration for the purpose of ensuring the students are maintained in a safe environment.
• Administers first aid and prescription medication (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of providing emergency and necessary care in compliance with established guidelines.
• Administers medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Applies proper physical restraint techniques when necessary for the purpose of protecting the safety of students and staff.
• Assists residential case manager and assistant cottage managers with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities (e.g. games, art, music, hygiene, laundry, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing I.E.P. goals and academic concepts.
• Assists students in preparing their nightly and weekend meals for the purpose of ensuring they are well nourished and they are following correct and safe practices in preparing their meals.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. emergency procedures, computer training, first aid, CPR, CPI, building meetings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Cleans and maintains residential area for the purpose of ensuring area is in a sanitary and safe condition.
• Communicates with teachers, residential case manager, assistant cottage managers and administration for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing I.E.P. objectives.
• Drives school vehicles for the purpose of transporting N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Guides NEW BOCES students in completing their IEP goals (e.g. personal interactions, daily work tasks, personal hygiene, laundry, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring they stay on task and complete their work in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. instructional tools, computers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. residential areas, field trips, walks, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes indoor/outdoor activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in learning activities with children.
• Possesses a knowledge of student medical concerns,
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Removes snow for the purpose of ensuring sidewalks and entry ways are safe for people to travel on.

• 100% Wyoming Retirement Employer Paid
• Access to 457 Retirement Plan
• Training

• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Must pass a criminal background check