Children's Services Technician

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 day-to-day 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 well-being 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 well-being.

• Helps to contribute to the child-friendly 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 follow-up 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 large-scale 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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Education:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• One (1) year of direct experience working with children

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent child-friendly communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm and perform in a high-stress environment.

• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.

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.

Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time 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

• E-Verify 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.