Overnight Child Care Worker

Overnight Child Care Worker The overnight child care worker is responsible for the safety and supervision of the children during these critical overnight and early morning hours. This counselor must remain awake, and is responsible to ensure the students are safe at all times and comfortable throughout the night. Respond to all needs of the students throughout the night and morning hours, including but not limited to supervision, support, crisis intervention, and behavior management. Conduct child checks at least 4 times each hour; more frequently when identified as at risk for self-harm or running away. Follow all special instruction related to individual students. (Example: sit outside door until child falls asleep; wake child during the night to prevent bedwetting). Assist day staff with morning routine, waking children, supervising breakfast, and ensuring proper hygiene practices. Complete students daily logs. Ensure any concerns are appropriately communicated to all agency personnel including high-risk behaviors. May be delegated and trained to conduct medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities for students. Some lifting and restraints may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, The Learning Center for the Deaf embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. Employees may be asked to occasionally travel, requiring they work outside of their regular hours. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. Requirements Human Service experience preferred High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Safeguard and maintain confidentiality of all student, staff, and organizational information Demonstrates strong judgment, reliability, and professionalism Ability to write reports, document incidents, and emails Strong conflict resolution skills Ability to maintain appropriate adult/student boundaries Capable of managing crisis situations calmly and effectively Exhibits high levels of patience, empathy, and respect Ability to be trained in and implement Pro-ACT crisis management approaches, including physical restraint, when necessary; skilled in assessing potential issues and utilizing strategies to redirect or de-escalate a student's behavior Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred ASL classes may be required and are free to employees Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties Willingness to transport students in TLC vehicles Must be able and willing to swim with students to provide safe supervision during water activities Perk: Free meals included when on duty