Childrens Services Technician - Bilingual
Childrens Services Technician - Bilingual
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Job Description
Position Description
About Harris County Children Assessment Center:
The Childrens Assessment Center (The CAC) provides a safe haven to sexually abused children and their families a place where they can receive the kind of care and treatment they so richly deserve.
We employ an extraordinarily effective multidisciplinary team approach in the prevention assessment investigation referral for prosecution and treatment of child sexual abuse. Our goal is to promote the complete healing of child victims of sexual abuse and their families.
Childrens Services Technician Position Overview:
The Childrens Services Technician works with the Supervisor and Staff to plan and execute childcare activities for children 0 17 years old who are attending core services at The Childrens Assessment Center.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists with daytoday operations of the Activity Center in the Childrens Services program. Coordinates activities and special events monitors and interacts with children and ensures the safety and wellbeing of children.
Completes reports and interacts with parents Childrens Assessment Center and Child Welfare Staff.
Performs routine caregiving tasks and helps ensure care is provided in accordance with standards.
Plans and provides childcare activities for children 0 17 years old.
Assists with daily operations of the Activity Center.
Monitors and interacts with children to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
Helps to contribute to the childfriendly environment of The CAC by maintaining a safe space for children to explore and play as they await services including providing meals clothing entertainment and activities and helping to ensure each childs emotional social and physical needs are met while at the CAC.
Assists Supervisor in planning volunteer training and education; oversees volunteers and assists with scheduling and followup to ensure coverage in the Activity Center.
Assumes responsibility for data entry for Activity Center visitors; maintains and updates daily monthly and yearly reports.
Assists in planning preparing and implementing all Childrens Services special events including largescale holiday events.
Assists in the transport of supplies and donations.
Attends child development child maltreatment and other relevant training to enhance skills
Other duties as assigned.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university
Experience:
One 1 year of direct experience working with children
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Excellent childfriendly communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and perform in a highstress environment.
Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish Verbal
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related area such as Child Development or Psychology
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
FullTime Regular
Monday Friday Hours will be discussed during the Interview process.
40 hours per week
Commensurate with experience
Additional Information:
CPS and Criminal Background checks required
EVerify upon Hire
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
