About the Role
This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of children in a residential emergency shelter, assisting with record keeping and program functions to ensure the overall care and well-being of the children.
Responsibilities
- Supervise youth in the Shelter program.
- Act as a mentor and set a positive example.
- Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
- Encourage completion of daily chores and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provide one-on-one supervision or support as needed.
- Document resident progress and report significant behavioral changes.
- Report incidents affecting resident safety.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Respond appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
- Maintain awareness of children's whereabouts.
- Demonstrate group management and crisis intervention skills.
- Represent and implement agency, department, and unit policies and procedures.
- Monitor unit cleanliness and appearance.
- Respond appropriately to fire alarms and drills.
- Supervise recreational activities.
- Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
- Attend and participate in assigned meetings.
- Use TRC vehicle appropriately and complete van logs.
- Provide effective supervision of children.
- Monitor residents' hygiene and health.
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-resident ratios.
- Work cooperatively and as a team player.
- Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Ability to operate office equipment (fax, copier, scanner).
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
- Ability to write in English with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to frequently lift 0-25 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally lift 25-50 lbs.
- Ability to rarely lift over 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force.
- Ability to occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force.
- Ability to rarely push/pull over 45 lbs. force.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the work day.
- Ability to occasionally stoop.
- Ability to occasionally kneel.
- Ability to occasionally crouch.
Skills
- Group management
- Crisis intervention
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Location
- Irvington, NY 10533
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 35 Hours per week
Experience Level
- One year's experience in childcare preferred
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
- Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
