Childcare and Transportation Advocate

Cherokee Family Violence Center•Canton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare and Transportation Advocate role involves supervising and monitoring the safety of children, maintaining client confidentiality, and assisting children with personal hygiene and sanitation. The position requires creating a positive and organized environment, following a curriculum, and transporting children offsite. The role also includes attending department and agency meetings and working cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle crisis situations in a calm, deliberate manner.
Ability to drive 15-passenger van and maintain clean driving record.
Understanding of child development stages.
Familiarity with community resources and service providers.
Ability to work with a diverse group of youth and their parents.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with children.
Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends, based on program needs.
Minimum 21 years of age with a clean driving record & a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass background check.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, & community partners.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred (English & Spanish)

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor safety of children in their care.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Protect confidentiality of client information and shelter location as per policies and Georgia statutes.
Assist children with personal hygiene needs like hand washing, diaper changing, and ensuring proper sanitation practices.
Maintain cleanliness of children’s areas.
Actively engage with children during support groups & childcare.
Actively monitor children’s safety during groups & childcare.
Create a positive and organized environment & establish appropriate transitions.
Follow established curriculum and daily lesson planning.
Transport children as needed offsite (schools, daycares, parks, etc).
Attend all department and agency meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.