Youth and Child Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bronx, New York, United States The New York Foundling Full time
Job Title: Youth and Child Care Specialist - Per Diem

The New York Foundling is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth and Child Care Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our residential program, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for pregnant and parenting teens.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and support pregnant/parenting teens, promoting their development of independent living skills and effective parenting abilities.
  • Implement recreation and structured programming for residents, including teaching independent living skills and co-facilitating groups as needed.
  • Provide safe childcare and developmentally appropriate learning for children in the program.
  • Administer medications to adolescent mothers, pregnant teens, and children as instructed, accurately documenting medication on required forms.
  • Prepare rooms for new admissions, sanitize and clean rooms, make beds with fresh linens, and create welcoming baskets.
  • Collaborate with the case planning team to ensure youths' goals are identified and consistently monitored.
  • Promote and maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for residents.
  • Escort residents to ER visits, medical appointments, and school as directed.
  • Participate in orientation for new client admissions, treatment updates, and case planning meetings.
  • Ensure all residents attend structured program activities, including weekly therapeutic groups, independent living groups, birthing & parenting groups, health & human sexuality groups, tutoring, and mentoring groups.
  • Remain flexible and comfortable with changing duties and schedules to accommodate program needs.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Must have supervisory experience and experience working with adolescents and children.
  • Clean and valid NYS Driver's License required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • At least 1-2 year's experience working with pregnant and parenting teens; 1-2 year's experience taking care of infants and toddlers.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills; computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Good organizational skills and inter-personal relational skills; ability to engage difficult and acting out adolescents.
  • Knowledge of pregnancy, infant development, and adolescent development.
  • Ability to support, nurture, and discipline children and youth in a structured environment.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, honoring experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Salary Range: $22.06 - $23.89 per hour

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