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Per Diem / On Call Direct Care Worker

About the Graham School – Residential Education & Treatment Center (RETC) 
Situated on a bluff overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, the Graham School serves over 300 at-risk day and residential students from the New York City metropolitan area. The first of its unique areas of emphasis is on the development of a therapeutic pro-social/pro-self-milieu. A sustained and concentrated focus on permanency planning (permanent homes for all our students) is our second distinguishing feature. Our family-driven service model recognizes the central role that families play in the lives of children and honors the very special bond that exists between children and their families. Our third distinguishing feature is our educational program. The Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, located on campus, provides a year-round K-12 educational program for every Graham School student. 

Position Summary: 
Direct Care Workers are responsible for carrying out the daily routine, adhering to the program structure of routines, discipline, and the environment of the facility during the shift. They keep order, maintain the standards of care and assure high quality service o the youth. Understands the issues, responds with counseling techniques that demonstrate sensitivity toward the youth’s particular needs; manages the peer group, paying attention to peer group dynamics, intervening where necessary to keep order in the facility, promote positive interactions between peers and head off contentious interactions through counseling and mediation. Attends to medical issues, student educational/vocational needs, casework, clinical appointments, etc. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  
High School Diploma or GED required; Experience working with youth especially in the residential setting; Must possess valid state driver's license 
An applicant for employment will not be hired if his or her driving record reflects any of the following infractions; some examples include but are not limited to: 
• Suspended, revoked or otherwise invalid license 
• Reckless , high risk or otherwise unsafe driving behavior within the past 3 years 
• 6 or more points on license  
IT IS A PLUS IF YOU:  
Are Bilingual; Have knowledge of OCFS regulations and mandates ; Previous experience in: community organizing, political campaigns and/or customer service ; Have prior experience with the Juvenile Justice or Prison systems. 
Per Diem / On Call position; Salary ($18.2693/hr.) based on hours worked.