What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Worker position at VQ?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Child Care Worker provides direct care supervision for youth residing in the designated VQ residential program. This role is responsible for fostering a safe environment that facilitates learning and behavioral management in a supportive manner in accordance with VQ, local state and federal policies and procedures.
This position is located in Woolford, MD.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
- Assists with the planning and coordination of special educational events, acculturation activities, holiday celebrations, recreational outings, school drop off/pick-ups, medical and dental appointments.
- Observers, reports, and documents identified behavior patterns and required information that merit documentation such as SELF, close observation, nightwatch checklist, bed check logs, outing logs, incident reports, transfers, etc.
- Ensures proper supervision of youth while maintaining a safe, clean and hazard-free facility by maintaining clean common areas, restrooms, kitchen, laundry, and outdoor areas.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to listen actively.
- Positive and compassionate attitude, solid relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent degree.
- 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.
- Required to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays).
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently.
- Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day.
- May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary $15.00 per hour
VQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
