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About the Role
Responsible for the safety and daily needs of children, acting in accordance with all defined policies and procedures. The role focuses on providing one-on-one daily care and supervision for medically or psychiatrically fragile minors and tender-aged children.
Responsibilities
- Administer and document medication in the medication log.
- Escort children to medical appointments.
- Supervise children admitted to the hospital.
- Provide coverage for Youth Specialists when required.
- Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
- Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
- Report any incidents that may affect resident safety.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Respond appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
- Demonstrate group management and crisis intervention skills.
- Represent and carry out agency, department, and unit policies and procedures.
- Monitor cleanliness and appearance of units.
- Respond appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
- Supervise recreational activities.
- Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
- Attend and participate in all assigned meetings.
- Provide effective supervision of children.
- Monitor hygiene and health problems of residents.
- Maintain appropriate ratios.
- Work cooperatively and be a good team player.
- Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Requirements
- High School diploma accepted.
- One year's experience in childcare required.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred.
- Ability to work with all children (medically fragile, psychiatric, differently abled).
- Experience as a home attendant is crucial.
- Familiarity with the ORR population.
- Must be able to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
- Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
- May frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
- May frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
- Required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the work day.
- May occasionally stoop.
- May occasionally kneel.
- May occasionally crouch.
Skills
- Group management
- Crisis intervention
- Computer proficiency
- Office equipment operation
- English fluency (speaking, reading, writing)
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred, other languages welcomed)
Location
- Irvington, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- One year's experience in childcare required
- Experience as a home attendant is crucial
Education Level
- Degree preferred
- High School diploma accepted
- All mandated certifications must be taken
Salary/Compensations
- $60000.00 - $62000.00