Child Care Therapy Aide- Full Time& Part Time
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Child Care Therapy Aide- Full Time & Part TimeJob Category: Therapy AideRequisition Number: CHILD002441DescriptionThe Child Care Therapy Aide establishes effective relationships with children living in residential programs to provide structure and routine and to assist with managing challengingbehaviors. 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 the agencySupport 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 mannerComply 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 de-escalate 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 hour#J-18808-Ljbffr