Childcare Worker FT- BFLA

Barrier Free Living Family of Companies

Helping people with disabilities help themselves
Freedom House for People with Disabilities ~ Secret Garden ~BFL Apartments

Job Description
Position Title: Child Care Worker

Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Non-Exempt X Full time Hours Per every two Weeks: 35
Agency/Program: BFL Apartments X
Supervisor: Program Director/ Senior Childcare Worker/Director of Social Services
Barrier Free Living (BFL) is dedicated to helping New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community.
Through its various programs, BFL provides a broad range of residential and non-residential services to disabled
survivors of domestic violence, transitional shelter to the disabled homeless, and support to physically disabled
individuals with mental health and/or chemical addiction issues.
BFL Apartments (BFLA) is a supportive housing program. BFLA offers services to vulnerable and needy populations
with disabilities who are survivors of domestic violence, specifically, homeless disabled adults and disabled veterans
and for families who have a head of household with a disabling medical condition. BFLA program is physically
designed and equipped to serve people with physical disabilities. This program’s facility is located in the South
Bronx. There are two buildings: a 70-unit studio apartment building for adult singles and a 50-unit apartment
building for families. BFLA’s supportive housing program is located on Cypress Avenue and East 138 th -139 th Streets.
Responsibilities:
Follow curriculum and lesson plans.
Engage children in recreational and play activities.
Maintain effective disciplinary policies.
Maintain good communication and share concerns with clinical team
Pick up children from school
Report to work on time
Provide direct child care
Facilitate recreational activities/groups
Maintain group notes
Qualification:
18 yrs and older
High School Diploma
Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
Must be enthusiastic and constantly alert.
Must have 2 years of experience working with children in an Educational setting (school, day care, head start
program or nursery).
Must be available to work one late shift depending on program need during the week. Must be available
Saturday/Sunday to coordinate and plan events as needed
Teacher Assistant Certification preferred. If candidate does not have the certificate, must obtained or have
completed process by the 90 days review/appraisal period.
Acceptable background clearance including fingerprinting.
Must communicate effectively with the children and their parents, as well as with other child care workers.
Workers should be mature, patient, understanding, articulate and have energy.
Skills in music, art, drama, and storytelling also are a plus
CPR is Mandatory.