Child Care Coordinator

12 Helping Up Mission, Inc. is a faith-based, non-denominational, Christian organization offering permanent solutions to those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Helping Up Mission, Inc. (HUM) provides hope through programs designed to meet their individual physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Compassionate and substantial residential care is given to almost 550 men and 250 women in need, without consideration of race, economic or religious status at its campus in East Baltimore. HUM provides competitive pay and benefits. BALTIMORE-BASED POSITION Job Summary The Child Care Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the daily operations of the childcare program in a welcoming and safe environment. This role will implement, lead, organize policies and procedures, activities and processes to ensure a high-quality of care for the Child Development Center at the Center for Women & Children. Primary Duties Facilitate communication and collaboration between HUM staff, Treatment Coordinators, Maternal Program Manager, Volunteers and supervise all activities pertaining to the Child Development Center. Supervise children and toddlers during program hours to always ensure safety and attending to children’s crises when necessary. Provide linkages alongside the Maternal Program Manager to areas of education, health, and assist parents in identifying appropriate day care resources for babies and toddlers as mothers progress through the 12-month recovery program. Creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, activities, and curriculum that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Maintaining a clean and safe environment, following health and safety regulations, administering first aid and medication (as needed), and monitoring children for signs of illness or injury. Overseeing daily routines such as mealtimes, nap times, and diaper changes, and ensuring smooth transitions between activities. Keep accurate records of attendance, child development, and any incidents or accidents. Keeping parents informed about their child's progress, addressing any concerns or questions, and fostering a positive relationship between the center and families. Other duties assigned, within the scope of the position. Job Qualifications Exhibit the Core Values of Helping Up Mission, Inc. Proficient in computer usage, particularly Microsoft products. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a fair, supportive, and cooperative manner. Bachelor’s Degree or background in early childhood education, childcare, social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred. Hands on experience with children, particularly at-risk populations. Sensitivity towards the needs, behaviors, and circumstances of parents and children experiencing homelessness and poverty due to addiction of family members. Excellent writing abilities, data collection, and analytic skills. Strong analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Addiction and recovery knowledge or applicable life experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Helping Up Mission