Non-Secure Detention Worker - Overnight Staff
About The Position
We are seeking Non-Secure Detention Workers for our Non-Secure Detention Program located in East Elmhurst and Richmond Hill, NY. JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT: Group Homes – DYFJ/ Non-Secure Detention JOB TITLE: Child Care Counselor REPORTS TO: Residence Manager JOB LOCATION: East Elmhurst, NY or Richmond Hill, NY FLSA: Non-exempt STATUS & HOURS: Full-Time- 40 Hours per week Date Submitted/Updated: October 2023 JOB SUMMARY The Childcare Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision and monitoring of youth in a non–secure setting. The Childcare counselor must ensure the day-to-day safety and security of the residence and the routines of the youth. The counselor assists the youth with various tasks including accomplishing their daily schedules and routines, completing their daily hygiene, and preparing their food among others.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- 3 years relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Ensure that children are provided with a clean and safe environment.
- Take residents to school and assist with homework.
- Monitor residents involved in activities
- Monitor residents throughout shift by ensuring residents are always in sight
- Inform Residence Manager of any problems
- Complete the Safety Crisis Management training satisfactorily
- Manage the transportation of youth to and from court and all other destinations.
- Manage the preparation of food and monitor residents at mealtimes.
- Attend monthly staff meetings and yearly trainings as designated.
- Prepare regular written reports, in the form of Logs and Critical Incident Reports.
- Perform all necessary activities assigned to further the agency’s mission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
