Group Home Worker-Gloversville

As a Group Home Worker, you will be responsible for creating a therapeutic and nurturing home environment for youth in a group home setting. The goal of the position is to maintain a safe, secure atmosphere conducive to the youth’s positive growth and change. This includes teaching daily and independent living skills, mentoring and promoting community integration.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to plan and engage youth in activities
• Demonstrated decision making, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, including attention to detail
• Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families
• Work with a culturally and economically diverse population
• Knowledge of group dynamics preferred

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Human Services preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with at risk youth preferred
• TCI, First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain and maintain certification
• Flexible availability required including night and weekend hours
• Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency
• MS Office skills required

Pay

• $20 per hour; $ 2 shift differential (overnights)
• Weekly pay

Schedule

• Evening and overnight shifts as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer