Job description

SCO Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs.

Postion available in Jamaica, NY and Springfield Gardens, NY

• The primary focus of the position of Senior Direct Care Worker is to provide quality care consistent with treatment recommendations and Agency Policy.
• Support, train, orientate, mentor and supervise staff along with the Child Care Coordinator (if applicable) and Program Manager.
• Develop and carry out a therapeutically oriented activities based on the needs of the individual residents, as well as their group needs; Implement recreational and therapeutic activities to make leisure time a positive and rewarding experience.
• Promote and foster positive values, i.e., integrity, honesty, dignity, self-respect and self control.
• Promote a sense of personal responsibility towards maintaining personal property and equipment, as well as petty cash.
• Motivate, guide and support each resident as he/she works toward achieving his/her goals; Promote independent behavior, in keeping with treatment recommendations and guidelines.
• Oversee daily care and cleanliness of living units.
• Responsible for daily log entries, bed checks and data collection on behavior plans and school communication books.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamaica, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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