Child Care Member

Child Care Member The Child Care Member position requires someone who is compassionate and attentive and enjoys working with children of all ages. The child care member will help develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and non-violent environment for children when their non-offending parent is receiving services at an IH location. The child care member must be emotionally resilient and able to manage challenging behaviors. Responsibilities Supervise and monitor the safety of children in a trauma-informed environment. Develop age-appropriate activities to engage the children while in IH care. Communicate with IH staff and children’s non offending parent. Adhere to the confidentiality policy at IH. Complete all necessary paperwork for IH and reporting for the VSS grant. Comply with contract reporting requirements. Complete all necessary paperwork. Must work evenings, nights, or weekends when necessary to meet program needs. Other duties as appropriate and assigned which support the staff and clients at IH. Attend mandatory meetings and training courses as identified by Supervisor. Qualifications High School Diploma and/or GED with related experience. CPR & First Aid Certification. Patience, creativity, effective communication skills, and knowledge of trauma informed care. Ability to function as part of a team. Other Requirements Completion of the IH Domestic & Sexual Violence Training. Satisfactory Criminal Background Check (CORI/SORI). Must possess a valid MA driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance and have access to a vehicle during work hours. Must obtain or maintain an account with a financial institution for direct deposit of paychecks. Independence House, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, martial status, sexual orientation, medical condition, or disability and denial of family medical leave and pregnancy leave. This search is being conducted by Independence House, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hyannis