The New York Foundling
Youth & Child Care Specialist - Per Diem
The New York Foundling, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Youth & Child Care Specialist - Per Diem
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The New York Foundling .
Overview At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, aid families struggling with conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities The Youth & Child Care Specialist oversees pregnant and parenting residents, ensuring a supportive and nurturing living environment. They encourage the development of essential independent living skills among the teens in our care.
Core Responsibilities
Assist youth in foster care with activities of daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, childcare, laundry and shopping) to model and encourage independent living skills.
Assist the pregnant and parenting residents in developing effective parenting skills and positive behavior by modeling to ensure sustainable independence.
Attend personal care appointments to provide support and educate on how to navigate community resources.
Read communication log at the beginning of each shift; accurately document what transpires during the shift to ensure continuity of care and compliance with oversight regulations.
Ensure that proper documentation is submitted in a timely manner, including but not limited to daily shift logs, program notes on residents, medication reports, and incident reports to maintain program compliance and high standards of care.
Participate in recreational activities with the pregnant and parenting residents and their children to engage them and their child in programming while building rapport.
Adhere to regulation requirements such as 30‑minute room checks and conducting fire drills to ensure the safety and well‑being of the youth and children in the program.
Participate in obligatory evidence‑based model trainings such as EQ2 and Power Source Parenting to enhance program services provided to the youth in foster care.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
1–2 years’ experience working with pregnant and parenting teens.
1–2 years’ experience caring for infants and toddlers.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal relational skills.
Ability to support and nurture children and youth in a structured environment.
Clean and valid NY/NJ/PA driver’s license preferred.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Education Required High School / G.E.D.
About the Organization The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, honoring your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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Youth & Child Care Specialist - Per Diem
role at
The New York Foundling .
Overview At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, aid families struggling with conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities The Youth & Child Care Specialist oversees pregnant and parenting residents, ensuring a supportive and nurturing living environment. They encourage the development of essential independent living skills among the teens in our care.
Core Responsibilities
Assist youth in foster care with activities of daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, childcare, laundry and shopping) to model and encourage independent living skills.
Assist the pregnant and parenting residents in developing effective parenting skills and positive behavior by modeling to ensure sustainable independence.
Attend personal care appointments to provide support and educate on how to navigate community resources.
Read communication log at the beginning of each shift; accurately document what transpires during the shift to ensure continuity of care and compliance with oversight regulations.
Ensure that proper documentation is submitted in a timely manner, including but not limited to daily shift logs, program notes on residents, medication reports, and incident reports to maintain program compliance and high standards of care.
Participate in recreational activities with the pregnant and parenting residents and their children to engage them and their child in programming while building rapport.
Adhere to regulation requirements such as 30‑minute room checks and conducting fire drills to ensure the safety and well‑being of the youth and children in the program.
Participate in obligatory evidence‑based model trainings such as EQ2 and Power Source Parenting to enhance program services provided to the youth in foster care.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
1–2 years’ experience working with pregnant and parenting teens.
1–2 years’ experience caring for infants and toddlers.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal relational skills.
Ability to support and nurture children and youth in a structured environment.
Clean and valid NY/NJ/PA driver’s license preferred.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Education Required High School / G.E.D.
About the Organization The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, honoring your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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