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’sMaintain the daily schedule of resident activities

Provide safe transportation of residents, as approved by DYFJReport 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 workOTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid NYS driver’s license