Child Care Worker (Mon-Fri 8am-1pm)

Location: The Salvation Army Sallie House, St Petersburg, FL 33713

Position Type: Regular Part-Time at 25 hours/week, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Pay Range: $14.50/hr

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About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for providing childcare services for adolescents including personal care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, and specialized programs.

"The Sallie House, which began operation in 1990, exists as a safe haven for children up to 17 years of age who have been removed from their home because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. The physical structure operates in dormitory style in conjunction with local and state authorities, with The Salvation Army providing a place of respite for young people in need."

Key responsibilities:

· Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.

· Implements age-appropriate activity and development plans utilizing discovery areas and hands-on activities.

· Observes the needs and progress of the children, communicates with Lead/Case Manager providing input and documentation on the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of the individual children.

What we are looking for in you:

· High school diploma or G.E.D. AND

· Two years’ Childcare experience (experience with teens preferred)

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.

· Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification

· Must possess valid State Driver’s License and safe driving record.

· Must be able to pass background screenings including Local Law Enforcement, State of Florida Dept. of Children and Families (DCF), and FBI/FDLE.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal childcare environment where changes in weather and discomforts associated with outdoor activities may occur.

Duties are performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

Employee Benefits

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Voluntary supplemental benefits and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

· Passionate

· Compassionate

· Uplifting

· Brave

· Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 03/28/2025 – until filled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15