Residential Youth Worker Evening Shift

Job Details

The Children's Home of Kingston offers an outstanding benefit package which includes:

• PTO accrual of up to 7 weeks

• Very affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement with company match program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Agency paid trainings'

• A collaborative team work environment!

Retention Bonus after 6 months of continuous employment

Residential Youth care Worker Responsibilities:

• Provides the physical care and protection needed for the children
• Schedules, organizes, encourages and participates in various kinds of games and activities in accordance with the therapeutic planning for the individual child and the other members of the community
• Maintains that the Cottage is clean and orderly and assists residents with performing chores that correspond with this objective
• Guides the resident to meet Cottage expectations. Utilizes a variety of counseling techniques including: listening, giving information, reassurance, as well as support
• 5 days on, 2 days off schedule / 3p-11p

Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree Preferred
• Valid NYS Drivers License

Additional benefits include Agency paid:

• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term disability
• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria

As a Residential Youth Worker your primary responsibility is to provide care for the youth in our residential setting but your real job, the job you'll remember, is to show these boys what it feels like to have somebody care about them, in return, you'll understand what it means to change the direction of another person's life. This flexible opportunity with evening and weekend hours will allow you to do something you're passionate about while gaining real-world experience. You'll oversee the daily and/or overnight care of boys who have experienced trauma. The Youth Workers aren't sitting on the sidelines observing they are engaged and active with children. You are constantly thinking of ways to keep daily life inclusive and interesting.

 The Children's Home of Kingston

 06/01/2024

 Kingston,NY