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The Children's Home Child Care Worker in Norwich, New York
The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference, Mission is to partner with children, families and communities to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.Job Summary:Join our dedicated team of Day-Time Childcare Workers, where your compassion and support make a real difference in the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role, you’ll engage with kids 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!Here's What You'll Do: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 at all times.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.Required Qualifications• Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience working with children. (preferably with disabilities, behavioral/emotional issues, drug use, foster care, etc.) Required• Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university Preferred• Must have valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment. • Must be 21 years or older to be eligible for this roleJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hourBenefits:403(b) with 6% employer contributionDental and vision insuranceHealth Insurance with HSA/FSA accountsEmployee assistance programEmployee discountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementChild Care ReimbursementSchedule:10 hour shiftDay shiftOvernight shiftWeekends as neededApplication Question(s):
Minimum Salary: 17.00 Maximum Salary: 17.50 Salary Unit: Hourly