What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Worker - Harlem position at Urban Resource Institute?
POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Assist the Child Care Supervisor in maintaining the Child Care room by ensuring supervision of children at all times.
- Assist in the preparation of the child care curriculum.
- Work with the children through play and educational activities to promote learning.
- Assist with field trips and special activities and events.
- Escort residents on outside and cultural activities.
- Promotes nutritional diet and exercise programs.
- Provide feedback to the Case Manager on the needs of the children.
- Attend the monthly child care meeting and monthly staff meeting.
- Assist the residents in finding a permanent child care placement.
- Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
- Regularly assess safety and well-being of all the children.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma and /or Associates Degree.
- Two (2) years’ experience working with children is required.
- Must be knowledgeable of and sensitive to concerns of child development, domestic violence, and child abuse.
- Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to DV issues.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
- Must have CPR, First Aid Certification
- Must have demonstrated skills in interaction with children and proven ability to engage children ages 4 months to 8 years or elementary school.
- Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
- Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
- Good communication skills.
- Child friendly and energetic.
All new hires, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date unless they have requested a reasonable accommodation for medical, disability or religious reasons from URI’s People & Culture Department.
Experience
Required- Two (2) years’ experience working with children is required.
Education
Required- High School or better
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