Child Care Worker (All Shifts)
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Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plans preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Position Details:

Supervise and provide care, direction and guidance to children and youth 0 -16 years of age. Assist with the record keeping and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of the children and youth within the programs which also includes the upkeep of the facility.

• Manages groups with the focus on age-appropriate activities and socialization.
• Provides attention and support for medical issues, students education/vocational needs, and all appointments.
• Develops healthy and helping relationships with children/youth and families.
• Coordinate individual activities and group activities such as games and trips.
• Logs all reports, incidents and informs the caseworkers and supervisors of any issues related to children/youth.
• Provides basic care to infants, toddlers and children in program including meals and snacks, as well as attending to developmental, health and safety needs.
• Supervise visits with infants, children and youth and their families.

• Must be able to travel from the various locations and sites of Rising Ground.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Clean Drivers License.

Shifts Available

Bruner Location:

3030 Bruner Ave

Bronx, NY 10469

7:00 am 3:00 pm

3:00 pm 11:00 pm

11:00 pm - 7:00 am

New View Location:

3620 Marolla Pl.

Bronx, NY 10466

8:00 am 4:00 pm

4:00 pm 12:00 am

12:00 am - 8:00 am