Residential Care Assistant Part Time

New Boces in Gillette WY is looking for 5 residential care assistant to join our strong team. Our ideal candidate is selfdriven punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

The job of Child Care Asst. was established for the purpose/s of assisting assistant cottage managers and residential case manager in providing a safe comfortable clean and wholesome environment for students in residence at N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. with specific responsibilities of interacting with students and helping them to accomplish their daily living tasks; and assisting students with special care needs. This job reports to Cottage Team Trainer and Residential Cottage Manager.

Adheres to safety guidelines as defined by the N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. administration for the purpose of ensuring the students are maintained in a safe environment.

Administers first aid and prescription medication (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of providing emergency and necessary care in compliance with established guidelines.

Administers medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering tube feeding colostomy bags etc. for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing childrens daily living activities and behavioral skills.

Applies proper physical restraint techniques when necessary for the purpose of protecting the safety of students and staff.

Assists residential case manager and assistant cottage managers with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities (e.g. games art music hygiene laundry etc. for the purpose of reinforcing I.E.P. goals and academic concepts.

Assists students in preparing their nightly and weekend meals for the purpose of ensuring they are well nourished and they are following correct and safe practices in preparing their meals.

Attends meetings and inservice presentations (e.g. emergency procedures computer training first aid CPR CPI building meetings etc. for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Cleans and maintains residential area for the purpose of ensuring area is in a sanitary and safe condition.

Communicates with teachers residential case manager assistant cottage managers and administration for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing I.E.P. objectives.

Drives school vehicles for the purpose of transporting N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

Guides NEW BOCES students in completing their IEP goals (e.g. personal interactions daily work tasks personal hygiene laundry etc. for the purpose of ensuring they stay on task and complete their work in a timely efficient and safe manner.

Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. instructional tools computers etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. residential areas field trips walks etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Organizes indoor/outdoor activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in learning activities with children.

Possesses a knowledge of student medical concerns behavior management plans and transportation plans for the purpose of ensuring student IEP goals and objectives are met.

Prepares logs reports and documents (e.g. behavioral/accident reports documentation of activities etc. for the purpose of conveying information providing written reference and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.

Removes snow for the purpose of ensuring sidewalks and entry ways are safe for people to travel on.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Benefits:80 Health Dental and Vision paid by Employer

100 Wyoming Retirement

$40000.00 Life Insurance Policy

Paid Sick Leave one day per month

Access to 457 and 403b

Training and Travel

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; controlling and motivating students; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age appropriate activities; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting 50 lb. minimum) carrying pushing and/or pulling; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20 sitting 40 walking and 40 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent. Equivalency None Specified

Required Training & Testing Certificates & Licenses

Preemployment Drug Screening Administering Medication Certificate; Blood Borne Pathogen

Certificate; CPR/First Aid Certificate; Crisis Prevention

Intervention Certificate; Sexual Harassment Certificate; and Therapy Electronic Documentation

Valid Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training Criminal Justice

Fingerprint/Background Clearance; Local

background check; and T.B. Test

We are looking forward to reading your application.

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