The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being.

We are currently looking for a motivated Assistant Supervisor for our Unaccompanied Children (UC) Program. The Assistant Supervisor assumes leadership responsibilities in the unit as assigned by the Supervisor and acts in place of the Supervisor in his/her absence. The Assistant Supervisor assists in the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of staff, assigning staff job-specific tasks, providing supervision of youth, implementing program schedule, and accommodating program activities. At the end of every shift, the Assistant coordinates quality improvement reviews and reports daily activities to House Supervisor, if not on duty.

Benefits:

• The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Pay: $21 - $23 per hour

Full Time Position

Essential: (Required)

• Capable of vigorous physical activity, active participation in recreation, and the physical crisis intervention program of the agency at all times.
• Capable, at all times, of evacuating the children in an emergency via all primary and secondary exits.
• Positive, friendly attitude toward children.
• AAS Degree or High School Diploma plus a minimum three years child care experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated potential and/or experience in management skills, leadership qualities
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency.

Non-Essential: (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong personal interests in variety of life activities.
• Related skills, training, or certificates.

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  The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.