Night Child Care Assistant-Genesis (FT)

Pay Rate: $20.47 per hour 

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking Night Child Care Assistant, who will monitor one unit of youth with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities (ages 5-13) during their sleeping hours in a Residential Treatment Center ensuring the safety of the youth and responding to any issues that may arise.  The full-time work schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.  

St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children, ages 5-13, whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services.

-6 weeks of hands on training for full-time staff to complete TCI and CARE certifications. 

**Minimum age requirement of twenty-one (21) years in accordance with COMAR 14.31.06.06.**

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the safety and welfare of youth during sleeping hours by remaining alert, conducting active supervision, and responding promptly to concerns or emergencies, resulting in a secure and stable overnight environment. Responsible for leading and executing safe evacuation of youth during emergencies or drills in accordance with agency protocols.
• Conducts and documents visual inspections of each child in the bedroom area at least every 15 minutes, or more frequently as required, ensuring continuous supervision and compliance with safety standards.
• Implements prescribed nighttime treatment interventions (e.g., special isolation procedures, suicide precautions, scheduled wake-ups) with accuracy and vigilance to support individual treatment plans and safeguard youth well-being.
• Ensures all interactions align with agency policy, Cornell University’s CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) model, and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles, promoting a respectful, therapeutic, and supportive environment.
• Implements individualized team behavior support plans consistently to promote stability and behavioral progress. In response to disruptive behaviors, applies appropriate crisis intervention strategies — including de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, approved physical restraint — in accordance with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) standards to maintain safety.
• Immediately reports behavioral concerns to the Night Supervisor and communicates all medical complaints to both the Night Supervisor and Health Office staff, ensuring timely intervention and coordinated care.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation, including completing the Night Monitor Log every 15 minutes (or as directed), recording supervisory or medical communications, and documenting youth observations to ensure regulatory compliance and continuity of care across shifts.
• Performs additional operational duties, including housekeeping and laundry tasks, training new staff in unit procedures, participating in orientations, waking youth for morning routines, and assisting incoming day staff, ensuring smooth shift transitions and a prepared, organized environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC:

Night Child Care Assistant-Genesis (404100)

• Delivers direct care services within the Genesis Unit, maintaining accountability for youth supervision, safety, and compliance with agency policies.
• Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform position functions (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills.).

Senior Night Child Care Assistant- Genesis (408100)

• • Delivers direct care services within the Genesis Unit, maintaining accountability for youth supervision, safety, and compliance with agency policies.
  • Assist with building supervision to support staff for call-outs, unit crisis, and security of the building, complete routine rounds, apartment assignment, daily coverage sheets and other staffing needs during the night shifts.
  • Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions. Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e. Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook skills required.  Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive desired.
  • Provides transportation for youth to off-site locations or health care facilities during emergencies, exercising sound judgment and full accountability for safety and documentation requirement.
  • Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.   There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or GED.
• Six (6) months of prior experience working in residential care, youth services, or a comparable setting.

Certification/Licensure:

• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within 45 days of hire and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) training within six (6) months of hire.
• CPR/First Aid within 45 days of hire

Genesis Unit Certification/Licensure:

• Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP) certification or within six (6) months of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Maintains a safe environment for children and co-workers.
• Shows reliability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Good relational skills with courteous demeanor toward staff, youth, and visitors.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision.
• Comfortable in an environment in which patients/clients cannot perform basic life duties.
• Grasp of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
• Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

             Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

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