What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir, Daycare- Drueding position at Redeemer Health?
Drueding Center, located at 4th and Master Street in Philadelphia, partners with families experiencing homelessness to support them to build skills to heal from trauma, restore hope, and end the cycle of homelessness through a trauma informed and housing first approach. This work is accomplished through three interrelated departments – Residential Services, Community Services and Child Care.
SUMMARY OF JOB
SUMMARY OF JOB: In keeping with Drueding Center’s core principles of healing from trauma, restoring hope and rapidly ending homelessness, coordinates trauma informed, housing first services to families experiencing homelessness this position is responsible for the coordination and direction of Child Care. Insures that these services are delivered within the context of a trauma informed approach. Is an active participant of the Leadership team.
CONNECTING TO MISSION: Drueding Center continues the legacy of the Sisters of the Redeemer and embodies the mission of Redeemer Health, to care, comfort, and heal by providing trauma informed services to the most vulnerable among us, families who are or have experienced homelessness.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in ECE, Child Development, Special Education, or Elementary Education.
A current Director’s Credential.
Four years working with children, one of which is supervisory.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge and commitment to principles of social work.
Driver’s License preferred
Flexible hours with one evening a week and an occasional Saturday.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.