Child Care Worker (3pm-11pm)

Brightpoint • Rockford, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Brightpoint’s Child Care Worker implements the Crisis Nursery program, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, basic needs, and general care of children from birth through age six. The worker also works closely with parents to assess immediate family needs, make service referrals, and identify community resources that may reduce stressors affecting their ability to care for their children.

This is a full-time, hourly position at the Rockford Crisis Nursery in Rockford, Illinois, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Compensation is $17.05–$19.26 per hour, with offers based on experience and other relevant factors. Brightpoint offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; more than three weeks of paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure; 11 paid holidays; supplemental insurance options; and a 401(k) with match. Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• One year of experience working with children, preferably children from birth to seven years.
• Ability to secure and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, Child Development Accreditation Certificate, or coursework in child development, early childhood education, or childcare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Crisis Nursery’s daily routine is followed while supervising and monitoring the safety, care, and wellbeing of children.
• Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Develop schedules and routines that provide children with sufficient physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Provide nurturing, age-appropriate, stimulating activities for infants, toddlers, and young children.
• Coordinate activities that promote children’s fine and gross motor skill development.
• Use appropriate behavior-management interventions and redirect children’s behavior.
• Admit children to the program and complete intake assessments, including the Relationship Assessment Tool, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and ASQ.
• Discharge children and follow up with parents regarding their use of the Crisis Nursery.
• Follow licensing standards for health, welfare, and safety, and maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
• Follow and complete the daily maintenance and sanitation schedule.
• Work with parents to assess immediate family needs, make referrals, and identify relevant community resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• More than three weeks of paid time off in the first year, with PTO increasing with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with match.
• Eligibility to work for an agency approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED