Child Care Worker - Domestic Violence Programs

URI Careers•New York, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Worker will assist the Child Care Supervisor in maintaining the Child Care room, ensuring constant supervision of children. This role involves preparing the child care curriculum, engaging children in play and educational activities to promote learning, and assisting with field trips and special events. The worker will escort residents on outside and cultural activities, promote nutritional diet and exercise programs, and provide feedback to the Case Manager regarding the children's needs. The position requires attending monthly child care and staff meetings, assisting residents in finding permanent child care placements, and participating in training seminars. Regular assessment of the safety and well-being of all children is crucial. This role is within the Domestic Violence Programs at URI, which is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and actively seeks a diverse candidate pool.

Requirements

High School Diploma and /or Associates Degree.
Two (2) years’ experience working with children is required.
Must be knowledgeable of and sensitive to concerns of child development, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to DV issues.
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
Must have CPR, First Aid Certification
Must have demonstrated skills in interaction with children and proven ability to engage children ages 4 months to 8 years or elementary school
Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
Good communication skills.
Child friendly and energetic.

Responsibilities

Assist the Child Care Supervisor in maintaining the Child Care room by ensuring supervision of children at all times.
Assist in the preparation of the child care curriculum.
Work with the children through play and educational activities to promote learning.
Assist with field trips and special activities and events.
Escort residents on outside and cultural activities.
Promotes nutritional diet and exercise programs.
Provide feedback to the Case Manager on the needs of the children.
Attend the monthly child care meeting and monthly staff meeting.
Assist the residents in finding a permanent child care placement.
Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
Regularly assess safety and well-being of all the children.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.