Social Services Aide - Center for Family Success - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD • Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

94d

About The Position

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Based Services/Center for Family Success, Department of Health and Human Services. This position involves assisting with the direct care, safety, development, and well-being of all child participants. The role requires a commitment to implementing developmentally appropriate program activities for infants and toddlers, providing informal parenting education, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for children and families. The position is part-time, with a regular schedule of 34 hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Must have 90 clock hours Core Knowledge Training.

Nice To Haves

• 45 clock hours of Infant and Toddler Training.
• Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of family support.
• Possess child growth and development knowledge from birth through five years of age.
• Maintain respect for confidentiality.
• Relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member and leader.
• Ability to schedule and manage time.
• Ability to follow direction/curriculum/lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the direct care, safety, development, and well-being of all child participants.
• Assists with the implementation of developmentally appropriate program activities for infants and toddlers.
• Provides informal parenting education to parent participants.
• Observes child behavior and notes observances.
• Assists with screenings and assessments.
• Records and enters data.
• Maintains records and reports.
• Provides a clean and appropriate environment.
• Enforces health and safety standards.
• Assists with transportation of families to and from the Center.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED