Child Care Therapy Aide (Full-time Overnight) Child and Family Services -
Buffalo, NY
Child Care Therapy Aide (Full-time Overnight)
Position Summary:
This employee serves as a front line worker and caregiver with the individuals being served during the overnight and early morning hours. The employee functions as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team as a teacher of life skills and behavior management. He/She must remain awake and alert to ensure appropriate supervision of the residents, that satisfactory fire, safety and sanitation standards are met, and to monitor the general security of the building and grounds. The employee must complete random bed checks no more than 10 minutes apart for each resident. The employee must understand and respond to the varied needs of a culturally diverse population. This employee must be aware and respond to the individual and family needs to the client as well as the need for overall structure and consistency within the group or unit.
We accept resumes for this job on a quarterly basis, you will only be considered for candidacy during the quarter in which your resume/application is received. If you wish to be considered for the next quarter you must resubmit your resume/application.
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS in Human Service, Associates degree in Child Care Work or Human Service, or High School Graduate and some direct experience working with emotionally disturbed children
Dependable, stable, mature and warm character
Ability to establish relationships, set limits and offer understanding to emotionally disturbed children
Work as member of a team
Physically active and mobile, participate in and supervise all activities including sports
Previous experience working with children, experience with groups of emotionally and mentally disturbed children preferred
Able to manage hostile and aggressive behavior of children
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must have mobility to access multi-level buildings
Valid drivers license
Responsibilities:
Professionalism:
Demonstrate appropriate verbal/written communication skills
Exhibit appropriate work attitudes, language, dress, and performance standards.
Dependable, proper work attendance and punctuality
Respectful and courtesy in all interactions and communication; internal and external to the agency
Demonstrate interest, knowledge and support for the agency mission, values, goals, and philosophy
Flexible, creative approach and adaptable to change
Awareness of own approach and its impact on children
Dedication to the goals and values of the agency
Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal matters
Self directed, good organizational skills
Team responsibilities:
Support and communicate with supervisor and co-workers in a cooperative manner
Demonstrate and understanding of the boundaries of the position as they relate to both responsibilities and limitations
Incorporate the Agency mission, values and philosophy in decisions, behavior and actions
Demonstrate initiative and seeks supervisory counsel when appropriate
Accepts constructive criticism and uses professional supervision appropriately
Diversity management:
Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
Shows willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity
Client management:
Present a professional and respectful image to the clients, families and co-workers.
Counsel clients in identifying and resolving social or other problems
Implements appropriate behavior management techniques to include low level and therapeutic physical interventions
Develop and maintain appropriate boundaries in client interactions
Awareness and knowledge of the individual's diagnosis, emotional, social and physical needs and interactions appropriately to those needs
Assist individuals in the development of their gross, fine motor and communicative abilities. Tolerate pathology while holding out normal expectations for children
Teach clients living skills such as decision making, personal control, interpersonal communication and problem solving
Coach residents in activities of daily living skills
Tutors and assist clients in formal education endeavors
Instructs and monitors to ensure that the daily routine, structure and rehabilitative programming is maintained and all related standards are met
Programming:
Understand the residential treatment process and follow methods outlined in the treatment plans
Good understanding of human growth and development
Assist in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate programming through culturally diverse activities and recreational outings that are appropriate to the goals objectives and methods outlined in the treatment plan
Supervise and assist in transporting clients as required
Environment:
Monitors and helps ensure a safe and secure environment for the clients
Adheres to infection control procedures
Support, communicate and cooperate with interdisciplinary personal and co-workers an all endeavors concerning the therapeutic, educational and medical care of clients
Therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI):
Implement all steps of the TCI training appropriately and safely utilizing lower level techniques effectively and appropriately
Use physical intervention appropriately and safely
Create and maintain event reports which include descriptions of antecedents, the event and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner
Actively participates in TCI training and updates
M/F/D/V/EOE
To apply for this position, please complete the online application .
Child and Family Services - 30+ days ago
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