Child Care Attendant

• Provides a clean, safe and fun childcare environment.
• Checks infants and children in and out while providing basic childcare.
• Ensures safe play conditions and follows established security procedures.
• Observes specific parent directions for feeding, nap times, and special needs.
• Orients parents regarding policies and procedures of childcare center and maintains positive rapport with all parents and patrons.
• Develops and implements activities for the children and attentively watches and attends to the children.
• Administers first aid to children when injured, completes detailed accident reports, and promptly communicates with parents, supervisor, and Senior Manager.
• Handles complaints and comments and refers comments to proper personnel.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in compliance with childcare licensing requirements; attends a minimum of 10 hours of training each year on workshops or classes on childhood development or childcare guidelines/instructions.
• Maintains a clean environment; performs janitorial duties as required or assigned to include body fluid cleanup, sanitizing area, and light housekeeping.
• Participate in all mandatory program and division meetings and training, as assigned by his/her supervisor and division director.
• Prepare reports in accordance with program requirements and Division policies.
• Conduct background checks on all pre-eligible applicants and household members aged 13 and older.
• Maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 and other funding requirements for audit purposes.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values.
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events.
• Regular attendance required.

• More than one year of childcare experience and or child development certification/degree.
• Knowledge of basic childcare and feeding, as well as an understanding of infants and child development.
• If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol-free is required.
• Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Clearance.
• TB test required (Not more than (3) month prior to or (7) days after Date of Hire and renewed annually thereafter).
• CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Valid government issued photo identification or driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. 
• Experience working with homeless families is preferred.

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

• This position is responsible for working in “client friendly” environments and is required to visit other shelters and homeless access centers as part of their duties. There is some responsibility to work in noisy environments where children and adults are present.

• The Family Response Team Lead typically spends time sitting, standing, typing, thinking, writing, walking, effectively communicating, and carrying (max. 35 lbs.), listening, speaking. 

• This position will require the individual to be able to handle any/all the following: constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules: be able to process information, think and conceptualize.

Salary : $20 - $25