Night Child Care Assistant

Mercy•Lutherville Timonium, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is hiring a Night Child Care Assistant to monitor a unit of children ages 5–13 with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities during sleeping hours at St. Vincent’s Villa, a residential treatment center. The role is responsible for youth safety, active overnight supervision, and responding to concerns or emergencies. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The minimum age requirement is 21, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.06.06. The position includes six weeks of hands-on training for full-time staff to complete TCI and CARE certifications. Depending on the assigned position and unit, duties may also include building supervision, staffing coverage, routine rounds, transportation of youth during emergencies, and related administrative tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of prior experience in residential care, youth services, or a comparable setting.
At least 21 years of age.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within 45 days of hire.
Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) training within six months of hire.
CPR/First Aid within 45 days of hire.
For Genesis Unit positions, Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification or completion 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 co-workers; 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, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work with minimal direction or supervision.
Comfort working in an environment where patients or clients cannot perform basic life duties.
Basic understanding of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas, and thorough knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
For senior positions requiring driving: valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence, at least two years of driving experience, no state-issued restrictions that impede required vehicle operation, and no more than three points on the driving record.
For senior positions requiring driving: ability to drive an agency and/or personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

For senior positions, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

Monitor youth during sleeping hours, remain alert, conduct active supervision, and respond promptly to concerns or emergencies.
Lead and carry out the safe evacuation of youth during emergencies or drills in accordance with agency protocols.
Conduct and document visual inspections of each child in the bedroom area at least every 15 minutes, or more frequently as required.
Implement prescribed nighttime treatment interventions, including special isolation procedures, suicide precautions, and scheduled wake-ups.
Follow agency policy, Cornell University’s CARE model, and Trauma-Informed Care principles in interactions with youth.
Implement individualized team behavior support plans consistently.
Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies 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 accurate and 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 positions, assist with building supervision during call-outs and unit crises, building security, routine rounds, apartment assignments, daily coverage sheets, and other night staffing needs.
For senior positions, transport youth to off-site locations or health care facilities during emergencies and maintain safety and required documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.