Residential Child Care Worker

Duties:

-Providing supervision to residents in the facility and during off-site activities.

• Provide support to the Child Care Supervisor.
• Participating in pre-intake assessments when requested.
• Conducting 15 minutes safety check on each child.
• Supervision of children while participating in recreational outings such as going bowling, an
• amusement parks, or sporting events.
• Providing additional staff to assist with behavior management during group sessions.
• Implementing group and individual behavioral intervention strategies.
• De-escalating crisis development.
• Observing residents in the completion of their daily routines and hygiene time.
• Assist and supervise the residents with daily living, grooming, housekeeping, food shopping, meal preparation, doing laundry, cleaning common areas and ensuring their rooms are clean and beds are made.
• Enforcing rules and guidelines by setting clear, concise, and enforceable limits.
• Supervising and role modeling basic living skill activities.
• Providing supportive services to reduce stress and/or develop, restore, or maintain skills and behaviors which result in an increased level of functioning.
• Assisting in carrying out assigned activities related to assessments, service planning, linkage and referral, monitoring, crisis assistance, and advocacy.
• Providing transportation to and from appointments and other activities, as necessary.

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in Child Care or a related field is preferred
- Ability to lift and assist with transfers as needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques is a plus
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Allentown, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person