Children’s Specialist – Part-Time (2nd Shift)

Crisis Nursery•Urbana, IL

21h•$17 - $18

About The Position

Children’s Specialist provide a safe, trauma-informed environment for children, age birth through six. Children's Specialists are responsible for all aspects of daily care including feeding, diapering, and bathing. Each shift works as a team to complete housekeeping and other duties as assigned. Children's Specialists report to the Childcare Coordinator on shift.

Requirements

Genuine passion for the mission and goals of the organization.
Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in emergency situations.
Patience, creativity, and a nurturing demeanor.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, high-quality childcare including feeding, diapering/toileting, hygiene and bathing.
Oversee preparation and serving of meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines.
Ensure children practice good hygiene, such as handwashing and dental care.
Monitor and maintain children's health, including administering basic first aid and medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
Engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
Implement positive behavior management techniques to guide children behavior.
Use de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviors and conflicts.
Provide Trauma-Informed Care and utilize Conscious Discipline Practices when assigned to care for children and monitor the use of these practices by childcare staff at all times.
Provide a nurturing and comforting presence to children, offering emotional support as needed.
Conduct intakes and discharges alongside Crisis Support Specialist to ensure information and documentation completed with families.
Report concerns regarding child behaviors, disclosures, and parent concerns to Director of Programming in a timely manner.
Ensure the safety and confidentiality of the children at Crisis Nursery.
Report any knowledge of or reasonable suspicion of child abuse or maltreatment.
Complete all forms, reports, and documentation for the children in care with the required timeframes.
Read the daily shift reports of assigned children, noting and implementing effective care practices.
Understand and practice licensing rules and policies pertaining to care, as outlined in the DCFS state regulations and Crisis Nursery handbooks and policy manuals.
Carry out additional responsibilities that includes cleaning, sorting, inventorying, and organizing.
Attend daily pre-shift meetings, monthly team meetings and 1:1 supervision, bi-monthly all staff meetings, and any other scheduled shift/staff meetings and training sessions.
Complete and maintain all necessary training requirements and certifications for direct care employees as defined by license and State regulations.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.