Child Support Professional
WellLife Network is one of the region’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, with 1700+ employees in more than 100 locations throughout the New York and Long Island.
A career at WellLife Network can be very rewarding. The knowledge that your efforts make a difference in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals each year makes WellLife Network the ideal setting to put your talents to work.
WellLife Network offers a diverse range of career opportunities, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work for a well-regarded organization in New York State. Through our broad array of health and human services, WellLife Network offers positions in the fields of Behavioral Health, Disabilities, Housing, Youth and Family Services, Addiction Recovery, Care Management, Vocational and Administrative Services.
WellLife Network provides employees with a diverse range of health and welfare, leave and time-off, continuing education, professional development, and retirement benefit matching programs, to ensure market competitiveness, and be responsive to employees’ needs.
The Child Support Professional is a compassionate and dedicated member of the Community Residence Program team, focused on providing a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances. Reporting to the Program Supervisor/Social Worker and the Program Director, this individual plays a critical role in offering specialized care, supervision, and therapeutic activities to residents.
Salary: $19.19 per hour
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Individualized Resident Care: Offer tailored supervision and care for each resident, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Behavioral Modeling: Demonstrate positive behaviors and embody the program’s core values to influence residents constructively.
- Strength-Based Practices: Utilize strength-based techniques to foster resilience and asset-building among the youth.
- Skill Development: Assess and instruct residents in daily and independent living skills, while also tracking their progress.
- Therapeutic Environment: Maintain a nurturing and therapeutic milieu, encouraging appropriate socialization and emotional growth.
- Household Management: Create a homely atmosphere, showing responsibility in carrying out household duties alongside residents.
- Service Planning: Actively participate in the development and review of service plans, aligning with individual goals and objectives.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Apply trauma-sensitive practices in all interactions and care provided to residents.
- Transport and Supervision: Accompany residents to various appointments and activities, providing necessary supervision and transportation.
- Family Engagement: Promote and facilitate family involvement and potential reunification, maintaining regular communication and employing strength-based strategies.
- Counseling Support: Offer both formal and informal counseling and support to residents, contributing to their emotional and social development.
- Medication Management: Ensure strict adherence to prescribed medication regimens for each resident.
- Behavioral Support: Aid residents in managing their behavior and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Reporting: Promptly report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor and complete required documentation.
- Documentation: Ensure all assigned reporting and documentation are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Residential Upkeep: Assist with residence upkeep, including general cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and coach residents in these skills.
- Ad Hoc Tasks and Organizational Commitment: Willingly attend unique events, such as the annual Family Bonds retreat, and perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating a versatile and dedicated approach to the comprehensive well-being of the youth and the overarching mission of the organization.
Job Qualifications:
The role demands a minimum of a high school diploma, with experience in managing children with emotional challenges, and prefers candidates with an Associate degree. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
Please apply on the Well Life career website and select the referral source as NYCHA: www.welllifenetwork.org/careers