Child Supervision Specialist (Part-Time)

Fellowship Recovery•St. Louis Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Supervision Support Staff provides temporary, limited supervision of clients’ children while the parent is participating in treatment services at Fellowship Recovery. This role exists solely to ensure the health and safety of children for short durations and is operated under the child care licensure exemption in accordance with Minn. Stat. §245G.19, subd. 5 and Minn. Stat. §245A.03, subd. 2(a)(6). This position does not provide child care services, education, or programming and does not replace parental supervision. Supervision is limited to less than three (3) hours per day, and the parent must remain in the same building or a contiguous building at all times.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to maintain continuous supervision within sight or hearing as required.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to follow written policies, procedures, and supervision limitations.
Must successfully complete a Minnesota DHS background study prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid Certification
Mandated Reporter Training (Minn. Stat. §260E)
Orientation to Fellowship Recovery policies and emergency procedures

Responsibilities

Provide continuous supervision of children based on age and developmental needs: Infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children must remain within sight or hearing at all times. School-aged children must have staff readily available to ensure safety and provide assistance.
Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment during supervision periods.
Monitor children for signs of injury, illness, distress, neglect, or abuse.
Ensure immediate and ongoing ability to contact the parent at all times.
Respond calmly and appropriately to safety concerns or emergencies in accordance with agency protocols.
Document supervision start and end times in accordance with program requirements.
Complete incident reports for any injuries, safety concerns, or unusual occurrences.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable data privacy laws.
Follow all Fellowship Recovery policies and procedures, including: Mandated reporting requirements, Incident reporting protocols, Emergency procedures.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
Refrain from providing treatment, counseling, discipline, or structured child care services.
Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding concerns or incidents.
Support a safe and respectful environment consistent with Fellowship Recovery values.