A Childcare Worker works as a member of the treatment team and together with other members provides treatment services to young people. A Childcare Worker is a role model and is responsible for the care, welfare, safety and security of young people. The nature of the care varies depending on the young person’s needs. The work involves physical care and custody, guidance in personal hygiene, work and study habits, and social, spiritual and recreational activities. Childcare Workers supervise young people in housekeeping chores and responsibilities and in recreational activities. Childcare Workers record observed positive and negative interactions for the individual young person with both peers and adults. Childcare Workers have housekeeping and food service responsibilities. Childcare Workers will also be responsible for transporting young people to appointments and other agency events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Critical Physical Demands:
Definition: Critical demands are the physical capabilities required to perform the essential functions of a job.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to turn repetitively to the right and left while standing.
• Must be able to half-knee/kneel at a constant level.
• Must be able to sustain a forward bending position.
• Must be able to stair climb without a heart rate exceeding 90% maximum heart rate at anytime.
Skills:
Knowledge of childcare and housekeeping methods. Ability to understand the problems and needs of youth who are substance abusers and who have been involved with the Juvenile Justice System. Ability to supervise groups of young people on work assignments and in their recreational activities. Ability to maintain discipline and order. Interest in young people and mature judgement in dealing with their behavioral problems. A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record is also required.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. BA/BS in Human services preferred.
Previous Experience and/or Training
One to two years' residential treatment experience preferred. Knowledge and experience working with young people aged 8-18.
- Location: Hamden, CT
- Compensation: $12.91 - $14.97
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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