Job Description

Abbott House is seeking compassionate Non-Secure Detention Workers to implement, monitor and evaluate the Youth’s service plans. As a Non-Secure Detention Worker you will provide the adolescent individual and group services and will ensure that the day-to-day routines of the youth are maintained. You will assist the adolescent under your care with their daily schedules, daily hygiene, food preparation, and morning routine.

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals, morning and afternoon.
• Ensure that beds are cleaned.
• Ensure that bed linens and clothes are washed as needed.
• Ensure that the laundry, storage and electrical room is cleaned,
• Prepare hygiene boxes for new intake.
• Prepare bed linens for new intake.
• Ensure that adolescents are provided with a clean and safe environment.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and other school activities.
• Inform Residence Manager of any problem affecting the functioning of the residence.
• Manage the transportation of adolescents to and from approved destinations.
• Manage the purchase and preparation of food.
• Evaluate the clothing needs of children and the purchasing of these items.
• Assist with scheduling medical and dental appointments for the adolescents.

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you are enjoy working in the social services field while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.

• You have a high school diploma
• You have a valid driver's license
• You are able to cook all ACS/DYFJ dietary menus
• You have or taken & pass the NYC DOH Food Protection Course and Food Handler certification training
• You are able to do food shopping for up to 12 residents and staff
• You are able to handle small administrative events quarterly & monthly, as needed
• You are able to transport residents to court, as needed
• You have good communication skills and be able to work with House Managers & staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.63 - $19.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Elmhurst, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person