Child Care Worker

SCO Family of Services • Dix Hills, NY

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About The Position

SCO Family of Services is currently seeking compassionate Child Care Workers join our team in our Madonna Heights Morning Star programs. Our Morning star II program allows Mothers in recovery to live and bond with their children at the residence will strengthening their parenting skills. As a Child Care Worker, you will: Supervise all children in the Play Room Guide the child by establishing and maintaining an environment that is orderly, healthy, nurturing, educational and secure. Model positive parenting techniques. Protect children from being hurt physically or abused emotionally. Organize the daily activities for all children. Oversee children at mealtimes and snacks, making sure a balanced diet is maintained. Understand the program’s policies, routines and regulations. Remain alert to problem identification and crisis resolution as required. Attend in-service training session, conferences and/or workshops as required and authorized by the Program Director. Participate in staff meetings and supervision with Program Supervisor. Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Clean and Valid driver’s license
• A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or adolescents (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise all children in the Play Room
• Guide the child by establishing and maintaining an environment that is orderly, healthy, nurturing, educational and secure.
• Model positive parenting techniques.
• Protect children from being hurt physically or abused emotionally.
• Organize the daily activities for all children.
• Oversee children at mealtimes and snacks, making sure a balanced diet is maintained.
• Understand the program’s policies, routines and regulations.
• Remain alert to problem identification and crisis resolution as required.
• Attend in-service training session, conferences and/or workshops as required and authorized by the Program Director.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervision with Program Supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision and Dental (for FT staff)
• 100% agency paid life insurance
• 403B retirement plan
• generous PTO package
• paid training
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts on phone services & more!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED