Childcare Provider

SBCS Corporation•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

The Childcare Provider works in SBCS’s Child Well Being and Family Wellness Department within the Emergency Shelter program. Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, this role provides childcare services and support to women who have experienced domestic violence and their children, consistent with the agency’s goals, mission, and service approach. The shelter is a confidential, year-round emergency program that serves victims of domestic violence and their children. The position is regular, part-time, scheduled for 10 hours per week, and pays $23.00 per hour. The schedule may include some evenings, with work extending until 7:30 p.m. The provider offers nurturing, developmentally appropriate care, supervises children, plans age-appropriate activities, communicates with parents, maintains childcare records and room organization, and participates in required team meetings and trainings. The provider is also a mandated reporter and must communicate critical incidents to a supervisor. Employment may be conditioned on satisfactory completion of background clearances, which may include a Department of Justice fingerprint-based criminal background check, screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug testing, tuberculosis testing, and other program-required clearances. Candidates or employees receiving a conditional offer must undergo controlled-substance testing in accordance with applicable County of San Diego and federal policies. SBCS states that employment is at-will. SBCS describes itself as an organization serving San Diego County with 470 employees and volunteers and an annual budget of $68 million. The posting describes benefits for full-time employees; it does not specify benefits for this part-time position. SBCS is committed to accessibility and reasonable accommodations and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a similar position.
Experience working with children in a daycare or other childcare-related setting.
Knowledge of child development.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to work with a diverse population, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work under deadlines, manage various projects, and deal with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
Ability to remain stationary during a shift and move throughout the building.
Ability to move, raise, or lower objects or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and transport objects weighing 20 to 50 pounds across the facility.
Ability to exert force to move objects away from or toward oneself.
Ability to ascend or descend stairs and ladders when applicable; body agility is emphasized.
Ability to balance while ascending, descending, or traversing.
Ability to stoop by bending downward and forward at the waist.
Ability to handle objects or office machinery by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with them.
Ability to communicate ideas and convey detailed or important instructions accurately or quickly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of domestic violence.

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing, compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and supportive care to children.
Care for and actively supervise children during childcare hours.
Be aware of children’s special circumstances, including health concerns, peak stress times, and emotional difficulties.
Maintain contact with children’s parents and contact them in an emergency.
Plan and facilitate educational, age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children.
Communicate with parents about their children’s behavior.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the childcare room.
As a mandated reporter, report suspicions of child abuse or neglect to relevant authorities as required by law.
Maintain sign-in sheets accurately and submit them to the Program Coordinator in a timely manner.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings and trainings as required, and attend all agency-required meetings and trainings.
Communicate critical incidents to the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.