Night Child Care Assistant - PT

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•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 focuses on keeping youth safe, actively supervising them overnight, responding to concerns or emergencies, and supporting individualized treatment plans. The work schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The posting also describes responsibilities for Genesis Unit and Senior Night Child Care Assistant classifications. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. The position requires a minimum age of 21 under COMAR 14.31.06.06. Full-time staff receive six weeks of hands-on training to complete TCI and CARE certifications. Required training includes TCI within 45 days of hire, CARE within six months, and CPR/First Aid within 45 days. Genesis Unit staff must hold or obtain RCYCP certification within six months of hire.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age, as required by COMAR 14.31.06.06.
High school diploma or GED.
Six months of prior experience in residential care, youth services, or a comparable setting.
Complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within 45 days of hire.
Complete Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) training within six months of hire.
Complete CPR/First Aid training within 45 days of hire.
For Genesis Unit classifications, hold Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification or obtain it within six months of hire.
Ability to use or learn basic computer systems and software, including web browsing, online training, and email; Senior classifications require basic Windows PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook skills.
Ability to maintain a safe environment for children and coworkers; reliability, punctuality, and 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 with clients who cannot perform basic life duties.
Basic knowledge of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas, plus thorough knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
For Senior classifications, valid state-issued driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience, no more than three points on the driving record, and no state-issued license restrictions that impede agency-required driving.

Nice To Haves

For Senior classifications, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain youth safety and welfare during sleeping hours through alertness, active supervision, and prompt responses to concerns or emergencies.
Lead and carry out the safe evacuation of youth 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 and use appropriate crisis intervention, de-escalation, and, when necessary, approved physical restraint 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 timely and accurate documentation, including the Night Monitor Log, supervisory or medical communications, and youth observations.
Perform housekeeping and laundry duties, train new staff in unit procedures, participate in orientations, wake youth for morning routines, and assist incoming day staff with shift transitions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For Genesis Unit classifications, provide direct care while maintaining accountability for youth supervision, safety, and compliance with agency policies.
For Senior classifications, assist with building supervision, staff coverage, crisis response, building security, routine rounds, apartment assignments, and daily coverage sheets during night shifts.
For Senior classifications, transport youth to off-site locations or health care facilities during emergencies and complete related safety and documentation responsibilities. Driving an agency or personal vehicle is required.