Relief Childcare Provider

Center for Youth Services • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Center for Youth partners with youth to help them realize their full potential by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting social justice. During a crisis—such as an accident, sudden illness, or housing emergency—a caregiver may bring children to the Crisis Nursery or Owen House. Staff provide free, temporary, professional care for children from birth to age 14. This is a part-time relief position, with hours that may vary depending on program needs. The pay rate is $17.00 per hour. Offers may be contingent on a background check and a driving record and automobile insurance that meet the agency insurance carrier’s requirements.

Requirements

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Two years of paid or unpaid childcare experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Offers may be contingent on a background check and driving record and automobile insurance that meet agency insurance carrier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recognize, document, and take appropriate action in cases of suspected abuse, illness, or accident.
• Maintain a clean, organized, appealing environment that promotes comfort and security.
• Maintain constant surveillance of the surrounding outdoor environment.
• Ensure each child receives nutritious meals that meet daily requirements.
• Maintain fair and orderly control while constantly supervising children.
• Help children learn through setting limits.
• Work with other childcare providers, volunteers, and parents to best meet the needs of children in care.
• Be professional when consulting with parents, providers, and family members.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Record timely, complete, and legible documentation of children’s observed behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED