Child Care Therapy Aide- Full Time & Part Time

The Child and Family Services Residential Program offers a supportive environment for up to 46 children across three specialized programs. The 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.

Requirements

• Model appropriate behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Teach and coach residents in activities of daily living skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal matters
• Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within agency
• Support and communicate with supervisor and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner
• Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
• Relate positively and professionally with families and residents
• Follow pre-established treatment plans
• Assist in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate programming through meaningful activities, recreational outings, etc.
• Supervise and assist in transporting children as required
• Monitor and help ensure a safe and secure environment for the children
• Implement appropriate infection control procedures
• Respond calmly and objectively in situations involving children with extreme/sustained behaviors
• Transport residents to and from appointments and activities
• Overnight staff are responsible for providing appropriate supervision, including bed checks, no more than 10 minutes apart
• Utilize appropriate techniques of behavior management and crisis interventions as indicated in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention guidelines
• Implement strategies to address escalating behaviors
• Complete required paperwork and reports in a timely manner
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rate of $20 per hour