Child Care Worker-Thrive (5085)

The House of The Good Shepherd•Utica, NY

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The House of the Good Shepherd (HGS) has been changing children’s lives for over 150 years. We provide individualized, compassionate care to youth and families through a range of residential, educational, community, and foster care programs across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the North Country. Our agency is built on a foundation of empathy, resilience, and the Sanctuary Model of care, which guides our commitment to healing and hope. CTTP has a new name: Thrive Together. This new name reflects the program’s mission to support youth and families through challenging transitions and help them move from crisis to stability. Thrive Together offers short-term respite and intensive, phase-based care management for youth returning to the community after hospital stays. This model strengthens HGS’s continuum of care and enhances our ability to serve children, youth, and families. As a Child Care Worker, you’ll be a steady presence for children and teens who have experienced significant trauma. In this role, you’ll help create a sense of structure, safety, and security as they navigate daily life in a residential setting. The work can be challenging, but your support will be a key part of a young person’s healing journey.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid NYS driver's license

Nice To Haves

Mission-driven individuals who are passionate about youth development, responsive care, and teamwork.
Dependable, compassionate, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

Be a steady presence for children and teens who have experienced significant trauma.
Help create a sense of structure, safety, and security as they navigate daily life in a residential setting.
Provide support as part of a young person’s healing journey.