Residential Child Care Worker - Overnight Shift

Newly hired, full-time, Child Care Workers will receive a $2,000 bonus after completion of 1-year of active, full-time employment.

SHIFTS OPEN: Thursday to Monday 11pm - 7am

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Job Description

Abbott House is seeking compassionate Child Care Workers to implement, monitor and evaluate the Youth’s service plans. As a Child Care Worker, you will provide the youngster individual and group services and will ensure that the day-to-day routines of the youth are maintained. You will assist the youngsters under your care with their daily schedules, daily hygiene, food preparation, and morning and nighttime routines

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that children are provided with a clean and safe environment.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and other school activities.
• Inform Residence Manager of any problem affecting the functioning of the residence.
• Manage the transportation of children to and from approved destinations.
• Manage the purchase and preparation of food.
• Evaluate the clothing needs of children and the purchasing of these items.
• Assist with scheduling medical and dental appointments for the children

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you enjoy working in the social services field while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to being successful in this role.

• You have a high school diploma

What We Offer:

• Professional growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits
• Paid Family Leave Program
• Employee Recognition Awards

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours)

Salary: $19.23 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $20.00 - $23.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• Please advise as to which shift(s) you are available to work (Eg. 7-3p, 3-11p or 11p-7A)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• child welfare/residential: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person