Childcare Worker II
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
SUMMARY:
To provide childcare services for residents under the direction of the Family Therapist. Provide parenting support and parenting education to families. Act as family and child advocate to collateral agencies within the community that are providing services to the family.
Why Work for SMOC?
+ Flexible schedule, work/life balance and a 35-hour work week.
+ Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
+ Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment.
+ Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer.
+ Dental w/ Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer
+ EyeMed Vision Insurance
+ 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one.
+ Additional voluntary benefits including – additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.
+ Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Provide childcare services during assigned hours.
+ Complete assigned documentation in a timely manner
+ Role model healthy behavior when interacting with children and parents.
+ Support parents when they are utilizing new parenting skills.
+ Provide parenting education and support groups as assigned.
+ Communicate with clinical staff on regular basis, attendance at treatment team meets.
+ Respond effectively and inform the program management team of any emergency.
+ Provide on-site age and developmentally appropriate activities for children.
+ Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
+ Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
+ Maintain cleanliness of daycare area.
+ Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
+ High School / GED preferred or 1 years’ experience working with children in a daycare or pre-school setting.
+ Ability to pass CORI / SORI as required.
+ Good interpersonal skills.
+ Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Ability to lift 25 pounds
+ Ability to remain active for extended periods of time.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
+ Directly reports to the Family Therapist
+ Direct reports of this position are none.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Residential setting specifically daycare room / play area. Ability to climb stairs.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
35 Hours per week
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