Job description
Picture yourself as a Child Care Worker at Gaudenzia!
Gaudenzia is one of the leading organizations, providing substance use and mental illness treatment to thousands of impacted individuals on an annual basis! Here at Gaudenzia, we understand the complexities and that the impact that addiction has on individuals, families and our communities and that is why we need you! We realize the importance of delivering quality services to those impacted by substance use disorders; services that are individualized and specialized to meet the needs of our clients. We are an employer of choice in the field of treatment for substance use disorders, and welcome new ideas and capabilities - that is where you come in! Are you someone looking for a rewarding, life changing and fulfilling career? Here at Gaudenzia, we are committed to improving the quality of our client’s lives by equipping them with the skills they need to reach and sustain recovery. We value our employees and create an atmosphere where innovation, respect, equality and professional growth and development are valued. As our organization continue to grow, we continue to need talent to help us meet the needs of our clients and our communities. We are seeking talent for a number of positions. Join us and become a valuable contributor to our team!
Gaudenzia’s Mission
Meet Our Team
As a key contributor to our team, you will work closely with our clients at one of our treatment facilities. You will work alongside other Child Care Workers and peers and will report to the House Manager Supervisor (or other deemed supervisor) at your respective facility.
Who You Are
You are a Child Care Work who is passionate about helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders and/or mental health illnesses. Your responsibility will be to see that all the needs of the children in the facility are being met while the mother is involved in the various stages of treatment. These needs will include emotional and physical, and the approach is to be geared specifically to the individual child. The Child Care Worker assists the mother in gaining a greater understanding of the child, of childcare and development, and the relationship of mother and child. Duties may include, but are not limited to: being responsible for developing and implementing activities for those children who are too young to attend public school. You will be required to teach the child basic skills, how to care for him/herself, keep necessary records, participate in group counseling activities, work with community agencies and provide necessary support for mother and child in reference to parenting and education about child development. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but the person is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in achieving objectives. You will be required to pass all clearance checks as required by Act 33 of the Child Protection Services Law.
What you'll do at Gaudenzia:
- Implement the care, and activities of children in residence and manage all activities of the childcare component
- Implement Drug & Alcohol early intervention/prevention activities for the children
- Continue specialized training as designated by the Supervisor
- Provide individual and group counseling for the children/mothers; monitor emotional/psychological status of children and arrange/recommend referrals to ancillary clinical services when indicated
- Assist in conducting mother-child and family therapeutic sessions in conjunction with other clinical staff
- Maintain clinical records and correspondence concerning the children and ensure compliance with all confidentiality procedures of the Child Care component
- Maintain contact with outside agencies and consulting/information resources as necessary for the continuing development and improvement of the Child Care component
- Provide training and guidance to adult residents in childcare and parenting skills; observe parent/child interactions in daily settings and advise on recommended adjustments
- Participate in regular consultations with other clinical staff concerning mother/child relationships, and the problems and needs of the children
- Monitor educational progress of the children and maintain contact with school; arrange tutoring when necessary; maintain dialogue with mothers concerning educational needs and progress of children
- Maintain valid driver’s license.
What Gaudenzia Offers You:
- An organization who’s committed to diversity, equity and inclusion as such efforts remain at the core of Gaudenzia’s values. We believe to be engaged, you must feel included and valued. Our diversity and inclusion committees meet frequently to ensure differences are valued and all employee’s voices are heard.
- Opportunity to work with professionals who effect lives daily and work on impactful projects and initiatives.
- A rewarding career that does lifesaving work daily.
- Competitive salary
- Strong support network
- Opportunities for growth and advancement with a clearly defined career path for upward mobility
- Casual and innovative work environment
- Access to 100’s of trainings in a virtual environment by way of Relias learning
- Generous benefits package with some “free” and low-cost options for eligible employees:
Benefits & Perks:
Medical, Dental (Free), Short-Term Disability Insurance (Free), Life Insurance (Free), Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (Free), Vision Insurance, Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA), Generous Paid Time Off Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment, Generous Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment, Paid Holidays per calendar Year “10 annually”, Paid Bereavement Leave, Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement), Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Match and Employee Assistance Program (24 hours/day, 7 days/week).
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
- Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of child care, prevention activities and early childhood development.
- Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in an alcohol and drug program.
- Knowledge of the drug and alcohol abusing subculture.
- Knowledge of the physical and emotional characteristics and manifestations of alcohol and drug dependency.
- Knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with them.
- Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to specific problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients, and other members of staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.
Gaudenzia is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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