Full-Time

Position Overview:

• Builds a safe, comfortable and caring group atmosphere where client children learn to express feelings, to discuss drug abuse/prevention and family relationships by participating in age appropriate activities
• Meets with children and/or mothers individually to provide basic information, make simple suggestions and assist with referrals as necessary
• Gathers and arranges resources, materials, toys and other items needed for group activities
• Coordinates volunteer coverage for the children's program as necessary
• Implements and follows approved activity and lesson plans
• Disciplines and guides children as necessary
• Allows parents to add input on the program
• Establishes and maintains good communication/relationships with parents on a daily basis
• Informs fellow staff members of program goals and developments that relate to the children and parents

Requirements Include:

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); however, a Bachelor's degree in social work, education, child development, counseling or other closely related field is preferred
• Requires at least one year of related experience in day care or early childhood education
• Requires a detailed understanding of the treatment model utilized
• Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing with a negative test result 
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, drug screening, and fingerprinting