Waiting Room Attendant

Child and Family Guidance Center | CFGC • Palmdale, CA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities. Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys. Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services. We serve thousands of children and families annually and are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals. We are seeking passionate people to join our team. As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families. We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes. Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities. Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely in an oral and written manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have a good sense of judgment as pertaining to the position.
• Ability to complete projects and reports in a timely manner
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and families in a medical, mental health, or developmental center preferred.
• some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all children who are at the Center and temporarily unattended by their parents. Ensures that children do not stand or kneel on any furnishings. Immediately, wipes up all spills and calls facilities assistant when needed.
• Ensures that unattended children remain in the waiting room and are not exploring the halls, stairs, or parking lot. This may be coordinated with the Security Attendant, if needed.
• Supervises play and art activities of the children and intervenes in any potentially dangerous play or inappropriate language between other children or adults in the waiting room. Each week will have an “art project” scheduled for children in the waiting room. Ensures the “confidentiality of all clients at all times.
• Brings to the attention of the assigned therapist or Administrative Lead/Supervisor, any information about the child’s behavior that was inappropriate or that needs immediate attention.
• Organizes all materials in the waiting room throughout the day/evening. Checks for inappropriate reading/viewing materials, placing toys, art material in appropriate place/configuration. Coordinates projects for the waiting room bulletin board. Upon leaving, the waiting room is to be neat and organized. Stores all materials in appropriate storage area.
• Assists with checking in clients and guests in the evening and walking clients to therapy rooms, if needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• flexible time off policies
• Great training/learning opportunities
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.

What This Job Offers

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