Family After School Program Direct Care Worker Relief at Riverside Community Care

Riverside Community CareLove What You Do!Relief Direct Care Worker - Family After School ProgramGreat opportunity to join our Family After School Program as a Relief Direct Care Worker!Riversides Family After-School Program offers a structured therapeutic environment for children ages 6-12 in the Cambridge and Somerville areas who have faced challenges including neglect homelessness and trauma. With a focus on clinically intensive trauma-informed services the program helps children develop coping skills self-expression and peer relationships while supporting family involvement through regular events and collaboration.As a Direct Care Relief team member youll work collaboratively with a dedicated group of professionalsincluding the Program Director Clinical Specialist Child and Family Counselor and Young Adult Peer Mentorto deliver engaging programming that supports childrens emotional and social development.In this vital role you will:Partner with the program team to maintain a positive therapeutic environment addressing the emotional developmental and physical needs of each childPlan organize and lead engaging activities that promote learning structure and safetySupervise and interact positively with children throughout the program dayCommunicate with team members to ensure coordination of care and consistency across servicesProvide safe and reliable transportation for children to and from the program and on field tripsSchedule: Relief hours available Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.Pay Rate:$20.60/hourlyWhy Youll Love RiversideWe make a true difference in peoples lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare numerous professional development opportunities and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.Benefits include:Comprehensive high-quality health dental and vision insurance optionsFlexible Spending Accounts both medical and dependent careEleven paid holidaysSeparate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure) personal and sick timeTax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance PlanEmployee bonus for referrals resulting in hiringDiscounts to movie theaters sporting and entertainment eventsEmployee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiners feeLearn more about our benefits and culture:Our BenefitsOur CultureHear what employees think about working for Riverside!Required SkillsPrior experience or a comfort level supervising and/or working with children with special needs is preferredValid drivers licenseExcellent communication interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be dependable responsible and able to work both independently and as part of a teamRequired ExperienceHigh school degree required Bachelors degree recommendedAt least one year working with children in recreational school or community settingsRiverside Community Care is dedicated to respect integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender marital status sexual orientation military status national origin disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Key Skills Commercial Property Paralegal,Family Support,FMCG Sales,Admin Support,Adobe Flash Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1