Child Care Worker Job at The Children's Home, Liberty, MO

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  • The Children's Home
  • Liberty, MO

Job Description

Who We Are

The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families, and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$18-$19/hour (Full Time and Part Time available)

Position Summary
Join our dedicated team of  2nd, 3rd shift or relief Childcare Workers , where your compassion and support make a real difference to the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role, you’ll engage with youth of all ages in both residential and community settings, fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. You'll actively participate in assessing each child's progress, serving as a positive role model and creating a nurturing environment that promotes their physical and emotional well-being. If you're ready to inspire and uplift young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain therapeutic-positive relationships with the children and their families.
  • Promote the growth of guardian-child relationship.
  • Provide for the safety and well-being of the children in care and supervision of their whereabouts, attention to their needs and remembrance of their unique life situation always.
  • Communicate regularly with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed on each child’s progress, behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
  • Provide for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling and directing them in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, daily routines and work habits.
  • Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas.
  • Provide safe and responsible transportation for youth, families, and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by program expectations.

Requirements

Education

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED with  1 year experience working with children.  (preferably with disabilities, behavioral/emotional issues, drug use, foster care, etc.)  Required
  • Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university   Preferred

Experience

  • High school or GED - 1 year experience working with children.  (preferably with disabilities, behavioral/emotional issues, drug use, foster care, etc.)  Required
  • Must have a valid driver's license   and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment.   Required
  • Must be 21 years or older to be eligible for this role

Benefits

Full Time

  • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
  • 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
  • PTO plus 9 paid holidays
  • Childcare Reimbursement
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for Professional Development

Part Time

  • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for Professional Development

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Relief, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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