Child Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE : The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

Position Summary: The Child Care Worker provides stability to the children and families of the Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) by providing a flexible response to the clinical and childcare needs of the program. The Child Care Worker will function as an integral part of the TASP team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with the children and their families that are responsive to their needs and are in accordance with the established treatment plan. Promote growth of the parent-child relationship as indicated by that plan, as well as the agency’s philosophy of family centered practice.
  
• Ensure the standards of a high performing team member are role modeled on a daily basis. Maintain good relationships through collaboration and advocacy on client’s behalf with DSS, community agencies, schools, staff and other service providers.
  
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner, meeting all standards of content and professional presentation. Ensure timely, accurate recording of all components of clients’ records, including: progress notes, treatment planning, case specific materials, Connections Case Management System, etc.
  
• Use family-centered practice approaches in service delivery and case planning in treatment, permanency planning and discharge. Develop and implement meaningful and innovative best practices that are consistent with progressive trends, directions and research.
  
• Continuously evaluate the strengths and needs of children and family to provide appropriate planning. Promote and guide the development of enhanced coping, socialization, parenting and independent living skills through the treatment planning process.
  
• Provide for the safety and well-being of at-risk children, through the judicious use of discipline, therapeutic crisis intervention, CARE principles, and supervision. Effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional, and medical needs to the Director or the assigned Case Manager.
  
• Provide for the overall growth and development of each child through instructing, counseling and direction in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines, and work habits. Foster the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each child.
  
• Provide safe and responsible transport for youth, families and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by the program. Transportation responsibilities may be as much as three to four hours per day.
  
• Provide for the recreational needs of at-risk children by developing, implementing and supervising recreational activities both within and away from the program site. Foster the social, vocational and cultural needs and interests of each child in such planning.
  

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
  
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
  

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience working with children and/or families in a healthcare or educational setting is required
  
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment preferred
  

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: The 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.