What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Assistant position at DCCCA?
Pay begins at $15.68 per hour
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
- Assists in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
- Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
- 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
- Shares the evening meal with clients and other staff members
- 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
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours
- 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, First Aid and annual TB testing with a negative test result
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position
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