Child Care Attendant

Child Care Attendant- Samaritan House

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Our Purpose

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants.

Purpose of Position

A Child Care Attendant at Catholic Charities:

• Develops positive relationships with parents and families of each child
• Plans and implements activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive)
• Assists in the coordination of activities with other staff
• Ensures that the classroom is safe, clean and orderly
• Assists in the organization and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment
• Participates in the preparation, setup, serving and clean-up of meals and snacks
• Provides crisis intervention including, but not limited to, child abuse reporting
• Ensures safe environment by following safety rules
• Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities' vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics
• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information
• Regular and predictable attendance

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience working with children under 12 years of age in a group setting
• Conflict resolution skills a plus, but not required
• Ability to interact well with children from birth to 12 years old
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with children, parents and co-workers
• Ability to remember schedules, programs, policies, and other details
• Ability to remain calm, and calm others, in an emergency and/or confrontational situation
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Shelter staff and with a diverse client base

Education and/or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent GED
• Courses in Early Childhood education preferred but not required
• Experience leading fun play, physical and reality-based activities

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $22.00 per hour. $1.00 bilingual differential.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Shift is Full Time
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included.)
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent's premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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