Child Care Worker

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Erie, PA

About The Position

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of child care, prevention activities, and early childhood development.
Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in an alcohol and drug program.
Knowledge of the drug and alcohol abusing subculture.
Knowledge of the physical and emotional characteristics and manifestations of alcohol and drug dependency.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with them.
Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to specific problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients, and other members of staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Implement the care and activities of children in residence and manage all activities of the childcare component
Implement Drug & Alcohol early intervention/prevention activities for the children
Continue specialized training as designated by the Supervisor
Provide individual and group counseling for the children/mothers; monitor emotional/psychological status of children and arrange/recommend referrals to ancillary clinical services when indicated
Assist in conducting mother-child and family therapeutic sessions in conjunction with other clinical staff
Maintain clinical records and correspondence concerning the children and ensure compliance with all confidentiality procedures of the Child Care component
Maintain contact with outside agencies and consulting/information resources as necessary for the continuing development and improvement of the Child Care component
Provide training and guidance to adult residents in childcare and parenting skills; observe parent/child interactions in daily settings and advise on recommended adjustments
Participate in regular consultations with other clinical staff concerning mother/child relationships, and the problems and needs of the children
Monitor educational progress of the children and maintain contact with school; arrange tutoring when necessary; maintain dialogue with mothers concerning educational needs and progress of children
Maintain valid driver's license.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Recovery Support Supervisor.