Rochester Group Home Worker
About The Position
The Group Home Worker creates a therapeutic, nurturing, safe, and secure home environment for youth in a group home setting to support positive growth and change. The role includes teaching daily and independent living skills, mentoring youth, promoting community integration, and planning and engaging youth in activities. The position serves a culturally and economically diverse population and involves forming therapeutic relationships with youth and families. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at the Rochester Group Home in Rochester, New York. The assigned schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with start times between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM and days off Monday and Tuesday. Flexible availability, including nights and weekends, is required. Travel may be up to 25%. The salary range is $20.00–$21.08 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- TCI and First Aid/CPR certification required, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
- Flexible availability, including night and weekend hours, is required.
- Current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history to the Agency.
- MS Office skills required.
- Decision-making, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
- At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth preferred.
- Knowledge of group dynamics preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create a therapeutic and nurturing home environment for youth.
- Maintain a safe, secure atmosphere conducive to youth’s positive growth and change.
- Teach daily and independent living skills.
- Mentor youth and promote community integration.
- Plan and engage youth in activities.
- Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families.
- Work with a culturally and economically diverse population.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
