Children's Program Worker (Part-Time)

Brightpoint•Chicago, IL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a Children's Program Worker to join the Parents Care & Share team. This role is crucial for a child abuse prevention program, providing nurturing care, supervision, and organized activities for children aged birth to 17 while their parents attend support groups. For children over 3, activities will focus on structured group time and social-emotional development to enhance self-esteem and conflict resolution skills. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring 2-6 hours per week.

Requirements

High School diploma/equivalent required
One year of experience working with children required
At least 18 years of age
Ability to physically interact with children through bending, stooping, walking, sitting and rising from the floor, standing, kneeling, and bending from the waist required.

Nice To Haves

Some Child Development or Human Services college coursework preferred
Bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation

Responsibilities

Checks room for safety issues and remedies them before each group starts.
Provides attentive supervision and organized activities for children ages birth to age 17 during Parents Care & Share support groups.
Provides primary care for infants through 2-year-olds, depending upon the age range of the group assigned.
Facilitates structured activities during group time for children ages 3-17, as assigned, including structured social-emotional activities.
Provides appropriate behavior management interventions and redirects children’s behavior.
Serves snacks to children, depending upon location and need.
Assists children with keeping good hygiene, such as hand-washing before eating.
Promotes and assists in creating a friendly and welcoming environment for the parents and children.