Day Care Specialist - Marillac

St Catherine s Center for Children•Albany, NY

45d•$20 - $24

About The Position

We are seeking a Day Care Specialist for our Marillac Family Homeless Shelter. This position ensures a safe, secure, healthy, clean, and positive environment for infants and pre-school aged children (ages 0-5 years) and their families, as they make their transition from homelessness through after-care. This full-time position is M-F, 7:30am to 3:30pm w/flexibility to work hours outside of regularly scheduled hours, as needed.

Requirements

Ability to work: Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm
High School diploma (or) GED Equivalent is required; College preferred.
Local travel is required; A current Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) is required.
Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.
Proficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Business Workspace Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, Sheets, etc.), and use secure Internet practices.
Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
Capacity and openness to work with individuals from culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged populations; many with mental health issues, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain professional working relationships with residents; maintain appropriate personal boundaries; establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff members, in accordance with all agency procedures, policies, and practices.
Assist with and facilitate recreational activities for children and conduct family-oriented programming.
Provide a safe and therapeutic environment in which children (infants and pre-school aged children) can be cared for while their primary caretaker is absent.
Maintain respect, support, care and a family atmosphere for residents of the facility and fellow staff members.
Provide infant and pre-school children with age-appropriate developmental and recreational experiences.
Provide parents the opportunity to develop practical child care skills.
Ensure a safe, secure, healthy, and clean environment be reporting situations which need attention, and providing follow-up, as needed.
Document interactions with families, using critical incident reports, intake information forms, progress note section of case files, log, etc.
Collaborate with various staff members in providing recreational and educational activities and events for children and families.
Respect the rights of others and protect all confidential information.
Intervene in crisis situations and assist with conflict resolution as needed by providing mediation and facilitating communication.
Participate in professional development programming on a regular basis.
Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
Clearly communicate concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Actively contribute to the maintenance of a “client-supportive” and respectful community.
Safeguard and maintain all agency recreational equipment and space.
Supervise families during activities at the facility.
Transport families to planned recreational activities/events.
Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/ director.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement and Travel & Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development and Career & Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.