Child Care Worker - RE049

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

9d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The NARA NW Child Care Workers play a vital role in nurturing and supporting young children’s development. They create a safe, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Child Care Workers are responsible for providing care and supervision for children whose parents are receiving and participating in NARA’s health and wellness services and special events.

Requirements

Either a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
Must be registered on the Central Background Registry
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests
Must pass a criminal background and DMV checks

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred
Two years' experience in the field of childcare relevant to duties and responsibilities noted above preferred

Responsibilities

Provide education and recreational activities for children.
Notify Children’s Case Manager and the Child Development Center Managers of children’s progress or problems regarding childcare.
Help facilitate ASQ questionnaire/SE for all children within required timeframes
Keep documentation daily of child’s progress.
Know and practice child safety policies and procedures in manual and complete required PSU training.
Assures the safety of children and maintains a safe environment.
Follow Policies and procedures per Nara NW, DELC, DHS, and OSHA regulations
Prepare and serve snacks to children.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC