Night Child Care Assistant - FT

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

6d•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 at a Residential Treatment Center. The role is responsible for youth safety and welfare overnight and responding to concerns or emergencies. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The minimum age is 21, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.06.06. Full-time staff complete six weeks of hands-on training for TCI and CARE certifications. St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. Depending on the assigned position or unit, duties may include direct care in the Genesis Unit, supporting building supervision and overnight staffing needs, and transporting youth during emergencies. 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; CARE training is required within six months. Genesis Unit staff must have or obtain RCYCP certification within six months of hire. The job involves medium physical work, including moving objects up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing or sitting, and communicating to exchange information.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21 years.
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 Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) training within six months of hire.
Complete CPR/First Aid within 45 days of hire.
For Genesis Unit assignments, hold Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification or obtain it within six months of hire.
Maintain a safe environment for children and co-workers; demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
Demonstrate good relational skills and a courteous demeanor toward staff, youth, and visitors.
Remain calm in stressful situations; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and work with minimal direction or supervision.
Be comfortable working with clients who cannot perform basic life duties and understand basic personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
Know safety hazards and the proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
Ability to use or willingness to learn basic computer systems and software, including web browsing, online training, and email.
For senior assignments, have a valid state-issued driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience, no license restrictions that impede required driving, and no more than three points on the driving record; driving an agency and/or personal vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure youth safety and welfare during sleeping hours by remaining alert, conducting active supervision, and responding promptly to concerns or emergencies.
Lead and carry out safe youth evacuations 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 when required.
Implement prescribed nighttime treatment interventions, including special isolation procedures, suicide precautions, and scheduled wake-ups.
Align interactions with agency policy, the CARE model, and Trauma-Informed Care principles.
Consistently implement individualized team behavior support plans.
Use de-escalation and, when necessary, approved physical restraint in accordance with TCI standards to address disruptive behavior and maintain safety.
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, communications, and observations, to support regulatory compliance and continuity of care.
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 Genesis assignments, deliver direct care and maintain accountability for youth supervision, safety, and policy compliance.
For senior assignments, assist with building supervision during call-outs and unit crises, support building security, complete routine rounds and apartment assignments, and prepare daily coverage sheets and other staffing needs.
For senior assignments, transport youth to off-site locations or health care facilities during emergencies and maintain safety and required documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.