Job Description
Job Description
SCHEDULE: Part time, Monday 4pm-12am, Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 8am-4pm
PAY RATE: $19-21 per hour
OVERVIEW:
Childcare providers are responsible for the direct supervision of children (birth - 18 years old) enrolled in a crisis nursery program, ensuring their physical safety at all times. The provider must be able to balance safety consideration with the child's need to be active.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recognize, document and take appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident
- Maintain a clean, organized, appealing environment that promotes comfort and security
- Maintain clean materials and equipment
- Maintain constant surveillance of the surrounding outdoor environment
- Ensure that each child receives nutritious meals, meeting their daily requirement
- Maintain fair and orderly control, with constant supervision of children
- Help children learn through setting limits
- Work with other childcare providers, volunteers and parents to best meet the needs of the children in our care
- Be professional when consulting with parents, provider and family members' maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Record timely, complete, legible documentation of child's observed behaviors
- Represent the program in a positive and professional manner to all areas
EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:
Candidate must:
- Adhere to ethical conduct
- Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
- Be non-judgmental and respectful
- Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
- Be youth centered and positive
- Be family friendly
- Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
- Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
- Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
- Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
- Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
- Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
- Comply with NYS Child Care Provider and NY State OCFS regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a high school diploma AND at least 2 years' experience in paid or unpaid childcare. Must be at least 18 years old.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.