Night Child Care Assistant-Genesis (FT)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a full-time Night Child Care Assistant for the Genesis unit. This role involves monitoring one unit of youth (ages 5-13) with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities during their sleeping hours in a Residential Treatment Center, ensuring their safety and responding to any issues. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children whose behavioral and emotional needs require specialized intervention. The position includes a full-time work schedule from Sunday through Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m., and offers 6 weeks of hands-on training for TCI and CARE certifications.

Requirements

Minimum age requirement of twenty-one (21) years in accordance with COMAR 14.31.06.06.
High school or GED.
Six (6) months of prior experience working in residential care, youth services, or a comparable setting.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within 45 days of hire.
Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) training within six (6) months of hire.
CPR/First Aid within 45 days of hire.
Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification or within six (6) months of hire.
Maintains a safe environment for children and co-workers.
Shows reliability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
Good relational skills with courteous demeanor toward staff, youth, and visitors.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision.
Comfortable in an environment in which patients/clients cannot perform basic life duties.
Grasp of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety and welfare of youth during sleeping hours by remaining alert, conducting active supervision, and responding promptly to concerns or emergencies, resulting in a secure and stable overnight environment.
Responsible for leading and executing safe evacuation of youth during emergencies or drills in accordance with agency protocols.
Conducts and documents visual inspections of each child in the bedroom area at least every 15 minutes, or more frequently as required, ensuring continuous supervision and compliance with safety standards.
Implements prescribed nighttime treatment interventions (e.g., special isolation procedures, suicide precautions, scheduled wake-ups) with accuracy and vigilance to support individual treatment plans and safeguard youth well-being.
Ensures all interactions align with agency policy, Cornell University’s CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) model, and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles, promoting a respectful, therapeutic, and supportive environment.
Implements individualized team behavior support plans consistently to promote stability and behavioral progress.
In response to disruptive behaviors, applies appropriate crisis intervention strategies — including de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, approved physical restraint — in accordance with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) standards to maintain safety.
Immediately reports behavioral concerns to the Night Supervisor and communicates all medical complaints to both the Night Supervisor and Health Office staff, ensuring timely intervention and coordinated care.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation, including completing the Night Monitor Log every 15 minutes (or as directed), recording supervisory or medical communications, and documenting youth observations to ensure regulatory compliance and continuity of care across shifts.
Performs additional operational duties, including housekeeping and laundry tasks, training new staff in unit procedures, participating in orientations, waking youth for morning routines, and assisting incoming day staff, ensuring smooth shift transitions and a prepared, organized environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Delivers direct care services within the Genesis Unit, maintaining accountability for youth supervision, safety, and compliance with agency policies.
Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform position functions (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills.).