Child Care Worker

Job Details

Job Location:

Brooklyn, NY 11238

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $20.31 - $20.31 Hourly

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.

• 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

N/A

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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

Valid NYS driver’s license