Child Care Specialist; Catonsville, MD

About the job Child Care Specialist (Catonsville, MD)

Child Care Specialist needed for non profit client in Catonsville, MD. The Child Care Specialist will be responsible for monitoring resident behavior and activity by following each resident's program plan to ensure the therapeutic, educational, and personal needs of residents are met, including the safety and health. Possible contract to hire position. The non-negotiable pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Implementing activities and monitoring resident behavior.
• Follow residents treatment plan to ensure that the therapeutic needs of all residents are met.
• Follow procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the residential, day, and education programs and the safety and health of all residents.
• Implements individualized programs to ensure that each resident receives home‑like therapeutic, educational and personal care.
• Assist and monitor residents with activities of daily living skills, including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, selection of appropriate clothing, and care of all personal possessions.
• Assist and monitor eating behaviors of all clients through the sharing and provision of meals and snacks.
• Develop, implement, and participate in all resident activities and outings, including but not limited to recreational activities and work‑study.
• Transport residents using client vehicles.
• Monitor the daily planning and implementation of recreational, educational and work‑study activities for residents.
• Provide assistance to volunteers who provide social and recreational activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years working with emotionally disturbed children in a Residential facility is required.
• License or Certification within six months of employment specifically:
  Maryland Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner.
• Associates Degree in Human Services, Education or Health field is required.
• Must be able to work from 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday through Friday with a 30 minute non paid lunch.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, own vehicle and good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a FBI background check and drug test.

We offer weekly pay, sick pay hours, health insurance, referral bonuses, a one time longevity bonus, holiday pay and a Roth 401K plan. Certain restrictions apply.