Child Care Worker

• 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  
  

• Experience working in human services, mental or behavioral health, or with youth preferred 
  
• 21 years of age or older
  
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment .
  

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• 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
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

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