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Child Care Worker
Lutheran Social Services of New York
#Case Management#Child Care#Documentation#Counseling#Supervision#Security#Facility Maintenance#Microsoft Office#Incident Reporting#Safety Protocols#Behavior Management#Social Services
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$20 / HOURPosted 15 days agoCloses Jul 29
Location
New York
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Child Care Worker is responsible for the direct care, supervision, and safety of residents while maintaining a clean and orderly facility. They must manage resident behavior, conduct counseling sessions, and accurately document all activities and incidents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in social services, childcare, security, or a correctional environment. A valid NYS driver's license is also required.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Brooklyn,
- NY 11238Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level: 4
- Year
- DegreeSalary
- Range: $19.72 - $19.72
- HourlyGENERAL
- 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/AQualificationsEDUCATION:
- 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