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Child Care Worker

Community Housing Innovations
Smithtown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHY CHI?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer :

  • Paid time off
  • 2 personal days awarded annually
  • Health insurance and health reimbursement account
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Flexible spending account
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance
  • Voluntary plans
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Working Advantage- Employee Perks
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly trainings and career development plans

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

CHI is looking for a full-time Child Care Worker for our Medford location. You will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to care for young children. You will ensure the development and safety of the children in accordance with relevant federal, and state policies. The ideal applicant is respectful of children and parents and will ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. This is accomplished by performing the following functions :

  • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program
  • Provide nutritious snacks and lunches
  • Develop excellent activities, experiences, and programs that are culturally appropriate
  • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe
  • Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
  • Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures
  • Ensure supervision at all times
  • Create experiences and activities for children including songs, games, and story telling
  • Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time
  • Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
  • Implement positive discipline when required
  • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress
  • WHAT DO I NEED?

  • Education : High School Diploma or GED. Experience in a related field preferred.
  • Experience : Knowledge of community resources required. One to two years experience in the child care or a related field preferred.
  • Certificates or Licenses : Valid driver’s license.
  • Insurance : Valid automobile insurance.
  • Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
  • Computer Skills : Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, internet, and other software as required.
  • Math Skills : Must be excellent.
  • Physical Performance : Ability to tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs.
  • Reasoning Ability : Ability to prioritize, make judgment calls, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Other Skills : Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. Ability to develop, plan, and implement activities.
  • Other Requirements : Must have reliable transportation.
  • ANYTHING ELSE?

  • Salary : $18.00
  • Overtime available
  • Open shifts : M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Apply online at www.communityhousing.org / about -chi / chi-careers / .

    Company Description

    Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.

    CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.

    CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.

    DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

    Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

    Email : careers@communityhousing.org

    Company Description

    Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing. CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life. CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them. DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Email : careers@communityhousing.org

    Salary : $18

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