Part-Time Youth Care Worker
About The Position
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a PART-TIME YOUTH CARE WORKER (105-09) Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community! About Cayuga Centers Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have program offices across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us! At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging. Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. About the Program and Youth Care Worker Position: Join Cayuga Centers and be the difference in a youth's life! Cayuga Centers is looking for professional and responsible direct care team members for part-time positions in the Youth and Family Resource Center. This dynamic staff member will work in partnership with the team to provide care, support, and supervision to youth placed in the short-term program through mentorship, recreation activities, and skill development activities. How you get to use your skills as a Youth Care Worker… Support the daily schedules for the group of children and youth, including daily routines, academic study times, family time, and recreational activities Engage children and youth in planned activities to help them learn, grow, and achieve their goals Assist children and youth during difficult times and be a safe and supportive adult role model Provide and maintain supervision of youth at all times based on need Have fun while making a difference in the lives of children and youth in our community!
Requirements
- Caring and nurturing people who can develop therapeutic relationships with children and youth
- People who are able to follow directions and routine guidelines while balancing the need for flexibility
- People with experience working with children and youth in the child welfare system preferred
- High School Diploma or GED and NYS license required
- Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
- Lifting to 50 pounds
- Ability to transport individuals and drive for up to 4 consecutive hours
- Ability to walk, run, jump, and participate in physical activities with the individuals
- Ability to stand/walk for a minimum of 6 hours on an 8 hour shift and 10 hours on a 12 hour shift.
Nice To Haves
- People with experience working with children and youth in the child welfare system preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the daily schedules for the group of children and youth, including daily routines, academic study times, family time, and recreational activities
- Engage children and youth in planned activities to help them learn, grow, and achieve their goals
- Assist children and youth during difficult times and be a safe and supportive adult role model
- Provide and maintain supervision of youth at all times based on need
- Have fun while making a difference in the lives of children and youth in our community!
Benefits
- Union Position
- Union bonuses
- Up to 200 hours of Vacation based on length of service
- Personal and Sick time accrued separately
- 9 Holidays, Medical Appointment Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
- Corporate Discounts Program
- Sick Leave Pool
- Identity Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
