Child Care Specialist
Child Care Specialist
St Catherine's Center for Children offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children and families we serve.
DESCRIPTION
St. Catherine's Center for Children's Residential Program has immediate openings for Child Care Specialists. Our Residential Program serves both boys and girls, between the ages of 5 and 13. We are looking for bright, creative, energetic employees to work with children with special needs in our Group Homes.
This is an on-call position, with the ability to have an on-call, part time or full time schedule. Applicants must be able to work evening hours and weekends.
We are looking for people that will be able to:
- Help create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the children who live in our facilities.
- Participate in the daily routines and activities of the children in accordance with current standards of therapeutic treatment of children and the philosophy and mission of St. Catherine's Center for Children.
- Maintain composure and assist clients during crisis situations.
- Establish appropriate and respectful relationships with our clients and help them gain the skills and confidence they need to learn and grow.
- Assist with the general upkeep of the physical environment.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Effectively implement the skills and techniques learned through required trainings.
Requirements:
- Clean and valid NYS Driver's License for at least one year
- Professional experience working with emotionally disturbed children, preferred.
- High School diploma/GED equivalent
REQ NUMBER RES-20-00001
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.