WHO WE ARE: The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$17.00-17.50/hr
2nd shift, 3rd shift, and part time opportunities available

Position Summary: Join our dedicated team of Childcare Workers, where your compassion and support make a real difference in the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role, you’ll engage with kids of all ages in both residential and community settings, fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. You'll actively participate in assessing each child's progress, serving as a positive role model and creating a nurturing environment that promotes their physical and emotional well-being. If you're ready to inspire and uplift young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain therapeutic-positive relationships with the children and their families.
• Promote the growth of guardian-child relationship.
• Provide for the safety and well being of the children in care and supervision of their whereabouts, attention to their needs and remembrance of their unique life situation at all times.
• Communicate regularly with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed on each child’s progress, behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
• Provide for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling and directing them in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, daily routines and work habits.
• Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas.
• Provide safe and responsible transportation for youth, families, and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by program expectations.

Education:
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:
• Must have a demonstrated interest in helping and caring for children and adolescents in out-of-home placement and/or attending a special education school.
• A willingness to receive and utilize training and supervision is required.
• Previous experience working in a child welfare, school, or other setting serving at risk children and adolescents is a plus.
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
• Must be 21 years old or older

FULL TIME BENEFITS:
• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development