Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
DescriptionThe Child Care Therapy Aide establishes effective relationships with children living in residential programs to provide structure and routine and to assist with managing challenging behaviors. They function as part of a team as a teacher of life skills, planning and engaging children in meaningful group activities.Responsibilities:Model appropriate behavior and conflict resolution skillsTeach and coach residents in activities of daily living skillsDemonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal mattersMaintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within agencyDemonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external customersSupport and communicate with supervisor and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative mannerModel and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactionsRelate positively and professionally with families and residentsFollow pre-established treatment plansAssist in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate programming through meaningful activities, recreational outings, etc. that are appropriate to the goal objectives and methods outlined in the treatment planSupervise and assist in transporting children as requiredMonitor and help ensure a safe and secure environment for the childrenImplement appropriate infection control proceduresRespond calmly and objectively in situations involving children with extreme/sustained behaviorsTransport residents to and from appointments and activitiesOvernight staff are responsible for providing appropriate supervision, including bed checks, no more than 10 minutes apartUtilize appropriate techniques of behavior management and crisis interventions as indicated in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention guidelines; implement strategies to address escalating behaviors; i.e. time-out, discussion, conflict resolutionComplete required paperwork and reports in a timely mannerComplies with all agency policies and proceduresShift Information: Full-Time (40 hours) 2pm-12am; Part-Time schedule and hours are varied based on needMinimum Qualifications:Prefer Bachelor's Degree or higher in Human Services, education or other related field of studyAbility to deescalate and manage difficult behaviors of childrenSelf-motivated and driven to influence the lives of youth in a positive wayEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to create documentation that is clear, concise and understandable that may become part of a legal recordValid NYS driver's license and continued automobile insuranceAbility to initiate or participate in physical interventions when necessaryStanding, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling and occasional lifting and/or moving 25 poundsCompetitive Pay Rate of $19 per hourDiversity Statement:Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)