CHAPERONENY

Location: 492 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016Employment Type: Full-Time Relief PositionDepartment: Childcare / Direct CareReports To: Facility Manager / Supervisor## Position SummaryQuality Healthcare Staffing is seeking a qualified and dependable Chaperone to provide safe, reliable, and compassionate supervision of ACS youth during transportation and off-site assignments.The Chaperone will accompany youth to medical appointments, hospital visits, court hearings, schools, field offices, placement sites, and other required services across the five boroughs and surrounding counties. The Chaperone is responsible for ensuring youth remain safe, supervised, and appropriately supported throughout each assignment.When not assigned to an escort, the Chaperone will remain on standby at the facility and be available for additional assignments as directed by the supervisor. ## Key Responsibilities * Safely accompany and escort ACS youth to and from hospitals, medical appointments, NYC Family Court, DOE schools, field offices, pre-placement sites, and other required locations. * Assist youth with entering and exiting vehicles and safely navigating transportation and facility environments. * Maintain continuous supervision of assigned youth during transportation, appointments, court hearings, school activities, and other off-site assignments. * Ensure youth are never left unattended and remain safe and appropriately supported. * Provide age-appropriate companionship, reassurance, guidance, and basic assistance within the scope of the role. * Monitor behavior and respond to behavioral concerns in a calm, professional, and trauma-informed manner. * Communicate with facility staff, transportation personnel, medical providers, court personnel, school staff, and other authorized parties to support safe and timely transitions. * Promptly report delays, incidents, appointment changes, behavioral concerns, illnesses, injuries, safety concerns, or other significant issues to the appropriate supervisor. * Maintain awareness of assigned schedules, destinations, appointment times, and transportation requirements. * Remain on standby at the facility when not assigned to an external escort and respond to new assignments as directed. * Follow all transportation, supervision, safety, confidentiality, and facility procedures. * Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with youth, families, facility staff, and external service providers.## Qualifications & Requirements### Education & Certifications * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. * Current CPR certification required. * ACS fingerprinting required; candidate is responsible for the $102 fingerprinting fee. * COVID-19 vaccination card showing at least one or two doses; booster is not required. * Demonstrated commitment to the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children.### Experience * Minimum 2 years of experience working with children, youth, or individuals with disabilities. * Experience as a Direct Support Professional, Paraprofessional, Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Provider, or in a similar child/youth support role. * Private babysitting experience alone does not qualify.### Required Documents Upon Hire * Valid State ID or Passport and Social Security Card * High School Diploma or GED * COVID-19 vaccination card * 10-Panel Drug Test * Physical clearance, including PPD, Rubella, Rubeola, and Varicella * Statewide Central Register (SCR) documentation and fingerprinting clearance## Skills & Competencies * Strong communication, interpersonal, and de-escalation skills. * Ability to maintain close and consistent supervision of children during transportation and off-site assignments. * Ability to remain calm, attentive, patient, and professional in changing environments. * Ability to safely accompany and assist children during transportation, appointments, and external a