*Part Time* Child Care Worker - Healthy Moms
*Part Time* Child Care Worker - Healthy Moms
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DEFINITION
- *PART TIME* CHILD CARE WORKER HEALTHY MOMSDepartment of Health & Human ServicesAre you interested in making a difference if so please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services!Join a compassionate team that empowers women to heal grow and thrive. At Healthy Moms you will support pregnant and parenting women on their recovery journey through caring familycentered services that include substance use treatment behavioral health support and onsite childcare. This is a place where your dedication makes a meaningful difference every single day.
Please note the following:- This is for a parttime regular position.
What Youll Do:
This position is responsible for a variety of duties including:- Provide childcare supervision to children typically ages 6 and under
- Provide support services to program identified needs including shopping clerical and cleaning
- Comfortable with women in recovery and able to lift small children
Where Youll Do It:This position is located at 2910 H St. Eureka CA.The schedule for this position varies and is up to 20 hours/week.Under direct supervision provides onsite child care for children of clients participating in community health education or other training programs; performs related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents in this class perform basic and routine child care duties under close supervision of the clinic manager. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provides direct care for children ages 0 to five years including age appropriate activities.
- Prepares nutritional supplements and/or meals following menus provided and in keeping with established health standards.
- Performs personal hygiene activities including diapering; uses proper sanitary precautions.
- Monitor childrens activities and behavior.
- May participate in periodic child development training as provided by the department and other qualified child care specialist.
- Provides assistance to parents in developing parenting skills.
- Performs routine housekeeping duties including cleaning and organization of the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge Of:
- Appropriate activities for very young children.
- Basic principles and techniques related to care of children ages 0 to 5.
- Safe and sanitary work practices related to food preparation and service for childrens meals and supplements.
- Sanitary methods of personal hygiene including diapering.
- Basic child development principles.
- Housekeeping practices.
Skill in:- Observing monitoring and interacting with young children.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Responding promptly to childrens emergency situations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and parents.
Desirable Education and Experience:A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:Experience in performing child care for young children in a day care setting and some college course work in early childhood education or child development. WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
A complete original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for.Applicants must apply online through the Countys automated application system at must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.
It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.
Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of additional application screening written and/or practical exam(s) oral interview or any combination thereof.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to fill out the application
- You should allow 30 45 minutes to fill out your application.
Can I change my application after submitting it
- No. Once an application has been submitted it is final. Applicants may submit a new application with updated information during the filing period if they wish. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will not be considered.
How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application
- You may receive communications regarding your application at different stages of the selection process. Important updates will be sent to the email address listed in your account at the time of notification. To ensure you dont miss any critical information we recommend keeping your email address current and regularly checking both your inbox and junk mail folders throughout the process. You can also log into your account at any time to check your application status. If you have any questions about your applications progress please contact the County of Humboldt Human Resources Personnel Division ator
Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam
- Yes you will be informed via email if you are not selected for an interview / Oral Exam.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC Disabled Persons Veterans LGBTQIA community members etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicants qualifications for a position.
If youre excited about this role but your past work experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we strongly encourage you to apply.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs activities and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources immediately at (707)so arrangements can be made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race religion or religious creed color age sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status medical condition mental or physical disability military service or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinances.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
A preemployment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS
Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES
Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California drivers license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a oneyear probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
It is the Countys intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.
Employment Type
Part-Time
