Child Care Worker - Broome

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. $18-$19 an hour Full Time or Part Time available Driver's License required

Position Summary

Join our dedicated team of 2nd shift, 3rd shift or relief (part time) Childcare Workers, where your compassion and support make a real difference to the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role, you'll engage with youth of all ages in both residential and community settings, fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. You'll actively participate in assessing each child's progress, serving as a positive role model and creating a nurturing environment that promotes their physical and emotional well-being. If you're ready to inspire and uplift young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain therapeutic-positive relationships with the children and their families. Promote the growth of guardian-child relationship. Provide for the safety and well-being of the children in care and supervision of their whereabouts, attention to their needs and remembrance of their unique life situation always. Communicate regularly with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed on each child's progress, behavioral, emotional, and medical needs. Provide for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling and directing them in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, daily routines and work habits. Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas. Provide safe and responsible transportation for youth, families, and other Children's Home affiliates as required by program expectations. ​

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED required Experience Experience working in human services, mental or behavioral health, or with youth preferred 21 years of age or older required Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.