Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with the children and their families that are responsive to their needs. •Promoted the growth of parent-children relationship as indicated by the diagnostic evaluation.•Conferred regularly with the coordinator and diagnostic social workers as needed on each child's and family's individual and group progress. •Dispensed medication without error to children as ordered by the medical department.•Provided for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling and directing them in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines and work habits. •Fostered the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each child.