What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT position at Human Services Programs of Carroll County?
Responsible for providing support to the child development functions of the Family Support Center.
Essential Functions (specific duties include – but are not limited to):
- Contribute to an environment that encourages, supports and empowers participants
- Provide childcare to children in the Child Development Room and lead parent-child activities
- Administer developmental screenings and keep written observation records and developmental profiles on children
- Attend field trips to assist parents with supervision of children
- Model appropriate practice with children
- Maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing environment in the center, including doing laundry, dishes, cleaning in the Child Development Room, changing bedding and washing toys
- Prepare snacks as needed
- Participate in staff meetings and on-going training
- Participate in outreach and recruitment efforts
- Other duties as may be required or requested
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance at all times.
- Provide proof of automobile insurance at hire and annually
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidates for this position must possess the following skills: ability to interact with young children and their families; effective verbal/written communication skills; knowledgeable and comfortable in the use of technology; knowledge of development and behaviors of young children; project warm and nurturing interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to make calculations, organize and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. Must be positive, cooperative and supportive. Bi-lingual is a plus. Candidates are required to have a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit. Candidates hired for this position will be subject to the “Criminal Record Check” process.
Educational Requirements: Candidates for this position are required to have a diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited high school or equivalent program. Candidates for this position are required to have one-year experience working with young children, 90-hour certificate preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Work Environment: Contact with all levels of personnel within the organization, participants in the Family Center and their children. This position works in a child’s environment. Must be able to bend and lift children up to 50 lbs. Must have the ability to get up and down off of a floor.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time (20 hours per week; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). Normal office hours with some flexibility according to the Center’s needs, evening hours may be required.
