Child Care Worker I or II

Sacramento Children's Home • Sacramento, CA

2d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Worker I or II assists with the Sacramento Crisis Nursery’s child care and supervision functions under the supervision of the Crisis Nursery Supervisor and the work direction of the Lead Childcare Worker. The position ensures the health, safety, and basic needs of children ages 0–5 and performs household tasks required to meet program standards. The Crisis Nursery provides emergency and overnight care to families during difficult times, with the mission of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families in crisis.

The role includes caring for children individually and in groups, supporting their development and well-being, responding to changes in their physical or emotional condition, and communicating observations to supervisors and professional staff. It also involves working with children and families during intake and discharge, applying crisis intervention techniques, preparing meals and snacks, maintaining the nursery, completing required documentation, and providing transportation when needed.

The position is located at the North Crisis Nursery in Sacramento, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a mandatory staff meeting on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Driving is an essential function; employees must provide their own vehicle for work use and have a valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, minimum insurance coverage, and provide a personal vehicle for use in the course of employment; driving is an essential job function.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 40–50 pounds, including children.
• Must have knowledge of child development and be able to care for children ages 0–5.
• Must be able to understand and implement program and Community Care Licensing policies, systems, and standards.
• Must relate to children in a nurturing and respectful manner and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
• Must follow work direction, accept constructive feedback and supervision, and demonstrate positive teamwork.
• Must work effectively independently and as part of a team, including cooperatively with families, staff, volunteers, and external representatives.
• Must be able to perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, washing clothes, and preparing meals.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Must have basic mathematics skills for tasks such as preparing meals and distributing medication.
• Must work cooperatively with a culturally diverse resident population and workforce.
• Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm and supportive during challenging situations.
• Child Care Worker I: High school diploma or GED, plus either 12 postsecondary semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in early childhood education, child development, or child health from an accredited college or university, or 9 such semester units (or equivalent quarter units) plus six months of work experience in a licensed group home, licensed infant care center, comparable group child care program, or family day care.
• Child Care Worker II: High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Child Care Worker I: Six or more months of experience in a licensed group home, licensed infant care center, or comparable licensed group child care program.
• Previous experience working with infants and children up to age 5; highly desired for Child Care Worker II.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related behavioral health or social services field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children’s safety and provide supervision, protection, and care individually and in groups at all times.
• Help children participate in groups and address individual problems; administer discipline and set behavioral limits.
• Document children’s progress, identify possible needs for professional services, and communicate findings to professional staff.
• Administer medications and treatments according to prescribed dosages and times recorded in each child’s chart.
• Attend to children’s care needs, including diaper changes, bathing, feeding, one-on-one interaction, and discipline.
• Monitor children for physical or emotional changes that may indicate illness and report significant changes to a supervisor.
• Conduct intakes and discharges with children and families.
• Apply crisis intervention techniques to help ensure the safety of children and staff.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks family style.
• Perform household tasks, including washing dishes, stocking supplies, laundry, cleaning, organizing, inventory, making beds, vacuuming, and sanitizing beds.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and support children during transitions between activities, naps, and meals.
• Provide transportation for parents and children when needed.
• Provide breaks to staff.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the nursery’s interior and exterior in accordance with program and Title 22 regulations.
• Complete written documentation by required deadlines and in compliance with agency policy and Community Care Licensing regulations.
• When qualified and directed, cover for Lead and Lead Awake Childcare Workers.
• Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers.
• Attend required approved training classes, weekly site meetings, and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development support.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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