1 Job in Bellingham, WA
Opportunity Council is Hiring a Support Services Aide Near Bellingham, WA
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or coursework in ECE preferred.
- One year volunteer or work experience in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working with families under stress preferred.
- If recruitment is for a Bilingual position: Must bilingually speak, write and read with fluency and proficiency between English and Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, and/or other languages.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or coursework in ECE preferred.
- One year volunteer or work experience in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working with families under stress preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Able to work effectively with parents, volunteers, children, and staff.
- Basic language skills including ability to read and express oneself clearly verbally and in writing.
- Competent in documentation and record keeping.
- Demonstrated ability to relate in a supportive, non-judgmental manner to families of varying cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of other languages and cultures preferred.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet applications, and data base input and e-mail for communication and record keeping.
- Able to adapt interpersonal skills in response to individual styles, personalities and cultures.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRING:
- Initial health examination indicating you are fit for duty and free from communicable disease within 60 days of hire. Medical checkups are required every two years thereafter.
- Completed TB test and test results submitted to HR prior to hire date.
- Criminal record check (Portable Background Check through DCYF) to ascertain that the applicant has not been convicted of a child abuse or neglect offense per Washington State Child Abuse Law (Ch. 486, Laws of 1987) or DSHS licensing requirements.
- Current First Aid card and Infant/Child CPR training (or obtain within 30 days) and must maintain current certificates for length of employment.
- Have (or obtain prior to hire date) and maintain Washington State Food Handler’s Permit during length of employment.
- Policy Council approval prior to start of employment.
Essential Employee: No, but required to follow Head Start/ECEAP and school district requirements.
Remote Work: This is an on-site position.
Working Conditions: Work is generally performed in a noisy, active preschool classroom or office environment, following current COVID-19 mandates. Regular exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids and occasional crisis situations. Regularly requires local travel to and from classroom sites, special workshops and trainings, and other job-related activities. May drive program vehicles to transport children.
Benefits@Opportunity Council
Opportunity Council offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- Paid time off earned on an accrual basis (vacation, sick, personal holidays)
- Paid time off for wellness needs
- Employer-paid holidays (13 in 2023)
- Employer-paid HDHP and low-cost traditional health care options
- HSA and FSA, subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for Critical Illness coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan (5% employer contribution)
- Eligibility for health coverage for legal dependents
- Eligibility for employee/family dental and vision coverage
- Voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, long-term care and personal legal services
Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. For over50 years we have offered a broad scope of services that range from addressing immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency in our community (early childhood education, home weatherization). For more details, please visit our website at https://www.oppco.org.
Job Summary
Full Time
$27k-37k (estimate)
04/14/2023
09/16/2024
oppco.org
Bellingham, WA
100 - 200
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