Night Child Care Assistant

Mercy•Lutherville Timonium, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is hiring a Night Child Care Assistant to monitor a unit of youth ages 5–13 with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities during sleeping hours in a Residential Treatment Center. The role is responsible for maintaining the youth’s safety, providing active supervision, and responding to concerns or emergencies. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The minimum age for the position is 21, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.06.06. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. Full-time staff receive six weeks of hands-on training to complete TCI and CARE certifications. Depending on the position assignment, staff may provide direct care in the Genesis Unit, assist with building supervision and overnight staffing needs, and transport youth during emergencies. Driving is required for Senior Night Child Care Assistant positions. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and six months of prior experience in residential care, youth services, or a comparable setting. TCI training and CPR/First Aid are required within 45 days of hire, and CARE training is required within six months. Genesis Unit staff must obtain Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification or complete it within six months of hire.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Six months of prior experience working in residential care, youth services, or a comparable setting.
Complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within 45 days of hire.
Complete CPR/First Aid within 45 days of hire.
Complete Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) training within six months of hire.
For Genesis Unit roles, hold or obtain Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification within six months of hire.
Ability to use or willingness to learn basic computer systems and software, including web browsing, online training, and email.
Maintain a safe environment for children and coworkers; be punctual and maintain consistent attendance.
Good relational skills and a courteous demeanor toward staff, youth, and visitors.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work with minimal direction or supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort working in an environment where clients may be unable to perform basic life duties.
Basic understanding of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
For Senior Night Child Care Assistant roles, a valid driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience, no license restrictions that impede agency-required driving, and no more than three points on the driving record.
For Senior Night Child Care Assistant roles, ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle as required.
Ability to perform medium work involving moving objects up to 50 pounds, remain stationary while standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and communicate to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is desired for senior roles.

Responsibilities

Monitor and actively supervise youth during sleeping hours, remaining alert and responding promptly to concerns or emergencies.
Lead and carry out safe evacuations during emergencies or drills according to agency protocols.
Conduct and document visual inspections of each child in the bedroom area at least every 15 minutes, or more frequently when required.
Implement prescribed nighttime treatment interventions, including special isolation procedures, suicide precautions, and scheduled wake-ups.
Follow agency policy, the CARE model, and Trauma-Informed Care principles in interactions with youth.
Implement individualized team behavior support plans consistently.
Respond to disruptive behavior with appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies, and use approved physical restraint when necessary and in accordance with TCI standards.
Immediately report behavioral concerns to the Night Supervisor and communicate medical complaints to the Night Supervisor and Health Office staff.
Complete accurate, timely documentation, including the Night Monitor Log every 15 minutes or as directed, communications, and youth observations.
Perform housekeeping and laundry tasks, train new staff in unit procedures, participate in orientations, wake youth for morning routines, and assist incoming day staff.
For senior roles, assist with building supervision, staff call-outs, unit crises, building security, routine rounds, apartment assignments, daily coverage sheets, and other overnight staffing needs.
For senior roles, transport youth to off-site locations or health care facilities during emergencies, with appropriate safety judgment and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.