Childcare Worker
Description
Location: New Rochelle Family Court
Hours : Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Rate of Pay: $16-$17 per hour dependent on experience
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The Guidance Center’s Children’s Center in the New Rochelle Family Court provides a safe, fun, and playful experience for children while their families attend court appointments. Staff care for children while they play, create artwork, and read in brand new facilities well-equipped with toys, books, games, and activities. Workers are trained in supporting children’s social/emotional well-being and provide families with connections to vital community resources they need.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Provide childcare and active supervision for children from six weeks thru twelve years of age while their families are attending family court sessions
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in which children can learn
- Complete OCFS mandated trainings prior to and throughout employment
- Maintain up to date attendance and health records for children in care
- Release children only to custodial parent or other authorized by custodial parent in writing
- Provide information about community resources to families
- Follow all guidelines and regulations as defined by STATEWIDE CHILDREN’S CENTERS PROGRAM, New York State Office of Court Administration Division of Professional and Court Services
- Mandated reporter
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Continue in professional development including 30 hrs of OCFS required training per License cycle and other training as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Flexible and collaborative in working with a team of professionals and families of many backgrounds
- Ability to maintain calm during emotional experiences
- Ability to create a safe, nurturing experience for children of various ages and abilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma, minimum of two years of experience working with young children. CPR/First Aid Training required within 3 months of employment.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must be capable of working in close proximity with young children.
- Must be capable of working with children on the floor, running, and assisting with self-help skills including diapering/toileting
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
- Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V
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