Child Care Worker
Child Care Worker
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0-1years
$ 18 - 19
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Join our dedicated team of 2nd 3rd shift or relief Childcare Workers where your compassion and support make a real difference to the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role you ll engage with youth of all ages in both residential and community settings fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. Youll actively participate in assessing each childs progress serving as a positive role model and creating a nurturing environment that promotes their physical and emotional wellbeing. If youre ready to inspire and uplift young lives this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Develop and maintain therapeuticpositive relationships with the children and their families.
- Promote the growth of guardianchild relationship.
- Provide for the safety and wellbeing of the children in care and supervision of their whereabouts attention to their needs and remembrance of their unique life situation always.
- Communicate regularly with the unit supervisor social worker and medical staff as needed on each child s progress behavioral emotional and medical needs.
- Provide 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 daily routines and work habits.
- Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas.
- Provide safe and responsible transportation for youth families and other Children s Home affiliates as required by program expectations.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience working with children. (preferably with disabilities behavioral/emotional issues drug use foster care etc. Required
- Associates Degree in Human Services Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university Preferred
- High school or GED 1 year experience working with children. (preferably with disabilities behavioral/emotional issues drug use foster care etc. Required
- Must have a valid drivers license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment. Required
- Must be 21 years or older to be eligible for this role
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- AgencyPaid CEUs License Prep Course and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6 employer contribution
- Ample PTO and Sick Time
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Must have a demonstrated interest in helping and caring for children and adolescents in out-of-home placement and/or attending a special education school. A willingness to receive and utilize training and supervision is required. Previous experience working in a child welfare, school, or other setting serving at risk children and adolescents is a plus. Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required. Must be 21 years old or older
Education
Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
Employment Type
Full Time
